The applications on the agenda (which is published 5 days in advance) are presented to the Members of the Committee who may discuss the application and will then make a decision with guidance from the Head of Development Control. The Council operate two Development Control Committees, DC (North) and DC (South) which both meet once a month, usually on Thursdays.
Will my application go to Committee?
The Director of Planning and Regeneration deals with about 90 % of applications, including the vast majority of householder applications, under powers delegated to him by the Council. More controversial applications where there significant objections and when officers recommend approval contrary to the Development Plan or where a Member of the District Council has specifically asked for a Committee decision go before a committee of elected Councillors for decision at a public meeting.
Who are the Committee members?
Details of the Committee members can be found in the Committee section of the website.
You can access a list of the Development Control members by clicking here.
Can I access the Committees Minutes and Agendas?
Yes you can, all the Committee minutes, agendas and reports are published in the Council's online document library.
Yes – If you wish to speak at Committee please read the guidance notes before attending. The guidance notes are available from the development control service at Tedder Hall.
