Government consultation on Planning Committee Reform

July 22, 2025 Corporate Director (Planning and Community) (Officer) Awaiting outcome View on council website
Full council record
Purpose

The Government is consulting on proposals
around the delegation of planning functions, the size and
composition of planning committees and mandatory training for
members of planning committees.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reform-of-planning-committees-technical-consultation

Officers have drafted a response to the consultation setting out
how the proposals will impact Tendring District Council.

Content

To respond formally on behalf of TDC to the
Government’s consultation.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - To respond formally on behalf of
TDC to the Government’s consultation.
Option 2 - Do not respond to the Government consultation. However,
it is important that the Council's views are considered as part of
this consultation.

Details

Decision date22 Jul 2025