Most applications are dealt with under delegated powers and not by a planning committee. However, in the following instances applications will sometimes be determined by a planning committee:
- Where the proposal represents a major development
- Where the proposal represents a departure from the Local Plan and officers are recommending approval
- Where the proposal has generated significant public interest
- Where the proposal involves a Section 106 legal agreement to secure the payment of monies to the Council
- Where the application has been ‘called in’ by the relevant ward member within the first 28 days
- Where an application has been resubmitted following refusal by an Area Committee contrary to Officers recommendation
- Where the application relates to Council owned land or development proposed by the Council
- Where an application has been submitted by an officer or member of the Council or their spouses/partners