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Regulatory committees

The Council has a number of regulatory committees and sub-committees that make what are called 'quasi-judicial' decisions to do with planning, licensing and rights of way. These are known as 'non-executive' functions and they cannot be dealt with by the Cabinet.

Chairmen of the committees are elected each year by the committee members to manage the business of the committee and provide leadership and direction. They must ensure that balanced decisions are taken based on all the relevant evidence with impartiality and fairness. Chairmen also liaise and consult with relevant Council officers where appropriate.

A vice-chairman takes on a full deputising role in the absence of the chairman as well as sharing and supporting the chairmans' workload. They also work actively with the chairman to co-ordinate the work of the committee.

Committee membership reflects the political membership of the Council.

Information about how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed can be found in the the Council's Constitution.

Development Control Committee and area Sub-Committees

The Development Control Committee is responsible for the control of development - that is, all planning applications, listed building and similar consents. It has two Development Control Sub-Committees, which cover the north and south areas of the district, to consider planning applications.

About 15% of the applications received by the Council are determined by committee. The rest are determined by the Head of Planning Services under delegated powers set out in the Scheme of Delegation (new window PDF 26KB) which is part of the Council's Constitution.

Major or controversial applications which will have a significant and widespread impact are normally reported to committee if there are representations contrary to the officers’ recommendation.

Follow the links below to find out:

The Council has a code of good practice (new window PDF 58KB) which sets out how it deals with planning and other applications.

Licensing & Health Committee and Sub-Committee

The Licensing and Health Committee is responsible for the some of the Council's functions in relation to the control of pollution, statutory nuisances and other environmental protection matters.

It is also responsible for the formation and review of the Council's licensing policy in relation to alcohol and entertainment licences, gambling and betting, and the licensing of taxis, etc.

The Licensing and Health Sub-Committee (made up of three committee members) and licensing hearings deal with the issue, renewal or revocation of licences and the registration of persons and premises.

Rights of Way Committee disbanded

At the Annual Meeting of the Council held on 26 May 2011 it was agreed, as an efficiency measure, to disband the Rights of Way Committee and pass its work to the Area Development Control Sub-Committees, whose terms of reference will be amended to include dealing with rights of way applications.

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