Planning decisions

Planning decisions impact on people, the environment and our economy. We give wide publicity to planning applications and welcome the views of the public so that these can be taken into account when applications are decided.

• Find out how to comment on a planning application
• Find out how to get involved in planning consultations
• View planning applications

Complex or controversial planning applications are considered by the Planning Committee, but most applications (over 90%) are decided under powers delegated to the Head of Planning & Sustainability by the Committee. District councillors may also request that an application is decided by the Committee. You may therefore wish to make your views known to the councillor for your district as well as our planning department. Find your councillor

Planning appeals

See our planning appeals page for a current list of appeals determined.

Information about different types of planning appeals can be found on the Planning Portal website via the link below.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is made up of elected councillors. They review and make decisions about planning applications, granting or refusing them as appropriate.

Planning Committee meetings

Planning officers and other council staff attend meetings to advise the Committee and formally record the meeting. Other councillors may be present to speak on applications within their Ward, but are not allowed to vote. Any member of the public, including applicants, can attend to listen to the debate, and the press is usually present.

When applications are considered, the views of objectors and supporters are summarised in each report. In addition to this written report, in some circumstances members of the public, parish/town councils and agents can speak at meetings.

Membership of the Planning Committee
Council meeting dates
Speaking at Planning Committee

Planning Committee agendas and minutes

You can view the agendas, minutes and reports on our "Trove" electronic library. Please note: if you have a pop-up block running on your computer, you will need to press the Ctrl key when clicking on the meeting minutes link. Reports will be available five working days before the relevant committee date. Minutes from previous Planning Committee meetings will be available within one week of approval.

View Planning Committee meeting agendas, minutes, reports and appendices

Planning Committee meeting results

A list of the most recent committee's results is available to view or download at the bottom of this page.

Help using Trove

If you haven't used Trove before, you may want to know how to use Trove.