Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member is asked to agree a consultation on a checklist of local information requirements to be submitted with planning applications. The list sets out the requirements for supporting information that should be submitted with different types of applications and must be updated every 2 years. 

Cabinet Member approval was sought to agree a consultation on a checklist of local information requirements to be submitted with planning applications. The list set out the requirements for supporting information that should be submitted with different types of applications and must be updated every 2 years.  

RESOLVED

      I.        That the validation list be updated, as set out in appendix 1 of the report, to bring it in line with current Local and London Plan Policies.

    II.        That that consultation should take place from 21 November 2016 -16 January 2017. 

   III.        Thatfollowing the consultation, the comments will be summarised and analysed.  Officers will consider all comments and where relevant, appropriate make amendments to the validation checklist to reflect these comments. A summary of responses and any changes will be presented to the Cabinet Member for final sign off.   

Reasons for decision

Updating the validation list is essential to ensure that all the necessary information is submitted with planning applications so that the LPA can consider applications in an efficient and consistent way while ensuring policy compliant developments. 

Alternative options considered

No other options were considered because there is an obligation to have up to date validation list.