Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 3, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for a Gloucestershire County Council Planning Performance Agreement Charter and delegated authority for the County Planning Authority to enter into Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) with future planning applications it has responsibility for.

Content: Cllr Julian Tooke sought Cabinet approval for a Gloucestershire County Council Planning Performance Agreements Charter and delegated authority for the County Planning Authority to enter into Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) with future planning applications it has responsibility for.   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and   RESOLVED to:     (a) approve the adoption of the Gloucestershire County Council Planning Performance Agreements Charter set out in the Appendix and (b) delegates authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, and those officers who the Executive Director authorises in writing (subject to the Executive Director complying with paragraphs 5.7.1 and 5.7.2 of the Constitution) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business, Economic Development, Planning and Infrastructure to:   1. Formally enter into individual Planning Performance Agreements based on the Charter.   2. Agree any subsequent variations or amendments to an approved Planning Performance Agreement.    3. Secure bespoke fees associated with any Planning Performance Agreement.