URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1370

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Mitford Close (23/00702/OUT) was refused by Planning Committee contrary to officer  recommendation on 16 October 2024. A one-day Public Hearing has been scheduled for 26  June 2025.   A decision has been made to waive the market testing requirement of Contract Standing Orders under paragraph 3.10.2 due to the urgency, lack of consultants with the necessary skill set and that this is economically in the best interests of the Council.   A decision has been made to appoint James Bailey Planning Limited to a fixed fee of £13,500 plus the applied day rate of £1,500 per day of preparation and attendance at the Hearing.

Content: Mitford Close (23/00702/OUT) was refused by Planning Committee contrary to officer  recommendation on 16 October 2024. A one-day Public Hearing has been scheduled for 26  June 2025.   A decision has been made to waive the market testing requirement of Contract Standing Orders under paragraph 3.10.2 due to the urgency, lack of consultants with the necessary skill set and that this is economically in the best interests of the Council.   A decision has been made to appoint James Bailey Planning Limited to a fixed fee of £13,500 plus the applied day rate of £1,500 per day of preparation and attendance at the Hearing. To waive the market testing requirement of Contract Standing Orders under paragraph 3.10.2 to appoint James Bailey Planning Limited to a fixed fee of £13,500 plus the applied day rate of £1,500 per day of preparation and attendance at the Hearing.   Reason: Due to the urgency, lack of consultants with the necessary skill set and this is economically in the best interests of the Council.

Date of Decision: May 7, 2025