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New Convention for Planning Committee Relating to Decisions Contrary to Officer Advice

Environment Scrutiny are asked to review proposals for the introduction of a new convention for the planning committee in circumstances where decisions on major/sensitive planning applications are being considered, contrary to officer advice.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2014

Decision due: 8 Jul 2014 by Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure

Lead member: Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure

Lead director: Director of Environment

Department: Planning Services

Contact: Email: patsy.dell@cambridge.gov.uk.

Additional Information: This item will automatically appear on the agenda.

Background Information: Following the Station Road appeals in late 2013, planning committee considered a range of actions to provide greater risk management input to decisions being taken on major/sensitive planning applications. Environment Scrutiny Committee is asked to review the introduction of a new convention to apply at planning committee in cases where decisions are being taken contrary to officer advice. ESC is asked to make any recommendations to Council in July

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