Issue - meetings

To advise the Committee on the role of Ward Councillors in discussions with planning officers and applicants.

The Committee received a briefing clarifying the important role of ward Councillors during the processing of planning applications and appeals. The  additional constraints imposed on Members sitting on the Planning Committee were also reiterated, particularly the importance of avoiding any involvement with applications due to come before the Committee in advance of the meeting to avoid any perceptions of predetermination or bias towards cases.

RESOLVED

·        That the report be noted.