Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 19, 2024

Purpose: To receive the Quarter 1 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report for Planning Policy.

Content:             R E S O L V E D – that:   A)   That the Committee’s Revenue and Capital budget forecast positions as at Quarter 1 / M3 (June) 2024/25 be noted.   B)   That the virements to:                                 i.        restructure the Committee’s budget to more accurately reflect line management and planned staffing structures; and                                ii.        distribute the £320k additional planning investment to Development Management and Enforcement   be approved.   C)   An overview of the planning team structure be provided to this committee which details current permanent and temporary staff, and open positions, to include a summary of the measures being taken to understand and mitigate the retention risks. This would detail the recruitment process and initiatives being taken to attract candidates with a report that includes the number of applications and outcome for each position.