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The Decision Making Process
Making the decision
Normally applications are decided under the the delegated decision making procedure. This involves a report and recommendation by the Planning Officer which is considered and determined by the Planning Control and Conservation Manager. Decisions are made on a daily basis and the majority of applications are determined by officers in this way and not reported to a committee.
Major developments of strategic significance, applications by the Council or its officers and applications called in by Councillors or where a contrary view has been expressed by a statutory consultee are determined by the Planning Control Committe which meet on a 4/5 week basis.
There is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on planning applications at the meetings of the Council’s Planning Control Committee. The purpose is to allow applicants, their agents, objectors and supporters to make their views known to the Committee in person.
Having your say on planning applications at Planning Control Committee Meetings 
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Issuing the decision
Once the application has been decided the applicant or agent will be sent a formal notice stating the Council's decision. This is a legal document and should be kept with the Title Deeds. In addition those who have submitted representations will be advised of the decision.
Right to appeal
Once the applicant or agent has received the decision there is a right of appeal by the applicant to the Planning Inspectorate against a refusal or any condition attached to a permission. A note will be included on the decision notice giving details of how to do this. There is no right of appeal by a third party in respect of a planning decision. Those who have submitted representations in relation to the planning application will be notified of the appeal and invited to make any further representations.
Further information on making appeals can be obtained from the Planning Portal.
Information is provided on decisions and appeals on this website.
