The North Lincolnshire Planning Committee is responsible for deciding on planning applications that are not delegated to council officers. This typically includes applications where there is an objection from a parish or town council, a statutory consultee, or significant public interest, or if approving the application would deviate from the council's planning policy. Councillors receive reports and recommendations from planning officers but are not bound by them, making the final decision based on planning merits and policy. Members of the public can speak at meetings, and councillors may conduct site visits before making a decision, which is reached by majority vote.