CR852/10/26 - Amendments to the Constitution - Part 3 ‘Responsibility for Functions’ - National Scheme of Delegation (Planning).
October 29, 2026 Service Director Legal and Democratic Services (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Service Director Legal and Democratic Services approved amendments to the Constitution, Part 3 'Responsibility for Functions', to reflect changes implemented by the National Scheme of Delegation (Planning) on 29/10/2026. These amendments include a two-tier structure for planning application decision-making, with Schedule 1 applications automatically delegated to officers and Schedule 2 applications potentially referred to Planning Committee based on gateway criteria.
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Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To amend the Constitution - Part 3 ‘Responsibility for Functions’ to reflect changes implemented by the National Scheme of Delegation (Planning).
Amendments attached at Appendix 1 to this Officer Decision Record.
Alternative options considered
No alternative option, as the amendments are instigated by Statute and they may be made by the Monitoring Officer, in accordance with Article 1.06 c) of the Constitution.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Oct 2026 |