Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 14, 2024

Purpose: To provide the Executive with an update on the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) peer review

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   a)      Endorsed the recommendations provided by Planning Advisory Service (PAS) in their Progress Review reports, October 2024; and   b)      Agreed the recommendations provided by PAS in their Progress Review reports, October 2024, are incorporated by the Planning Improvement Board (PIB) into the Planning Improvement Plan (PIP).     Reasons for Recommendations – ·       To maximise the benefit of the advice and recommendations received from PAS through their progress review of the Council’s Planning service  ·       To ensure that the Council continues its transformation of the planning service as part of its One Council programme ·       To ensure that customers and stakeholders of the Planning service receive maximum benefit from a harmonised and efficient service    Alternative Options Considered – The alternative option would be to reject the findings of the PAS Progress Review and to either continue operating the current planning service delivering business as usual, or to continue the work of the PIB having no regard to the advice and recommendations of the PAS Progress Review Team. These options are not advised as not implementing the recommendations would not bring about the best outcomes for the service, or its customers.