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That Council:-
 
a)   
Notes the progress achieved by the Planning
Improvement Board in its role as an advisory forum to guide and
oversee the operational improvements in the planning service;
and   

 
b)   
Notes the progress that has been made to date on the
formulation and implementation of the Planning Improvement Plan
(PIP) and endorses the proposed approach that the PIP be viewed as
a dynamic document that can be amended to address any changes in
circumstances.
 
Reason for Decisions: -
·        
The report demonstrates that the PIB has made
positive progress against the purpose set for it. There have been
improvements that have been secured within the Planning Service as
it continues on its transformation
journey. The PIB provides the forum to highlight these positive
steps that have already been achieved and helps to ensure that
there is no loss of future momentum.
 
Alternative Options Considered 
·        
Council has the ability
to trigger a review of the PIB. This is not considered to be
warranted at this time. The Board has made good progress in
gathering information, developing an understanding of the current
situation, and proactively holding workshops to consider the
future. The Board has successfully overseen the development of a
comprehensive PIP which is expected to be agreed at the forthcoming
PIB meeting in December 2024.