Decision

The Director of Economic Development and Planning has decided to approve suggested responses to a consultation on reforming planning committees.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved with some minor amendments agreed upon by the Committee.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of suggested responses to a technical consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding reform of planning committees.

topline: The Director of Economic Development and Planning has decided to approve suggested responses to a consultation on reforming planning committees.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes to the delegation of planning functions, size and composition of planning committees, and mandatory training for members.

affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Economic Development and Planning", "Council members", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1264

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Director of Economic Development and Planning submitted a report updating Committee on the technical consultation recently published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) relating to reform of planning committees and to seek approval to the suggested responses to the questions included within the consultation.    This consultation seeks views on proposals around the delegation of planning functions, the size and composition of planning committees and mandatory training for members of planning committees. The suggested responses were discussed by Committee and a few minor amendments were agreed.   RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:   Approve the suggested responses to the consultation questions at Appendix 1 of the report (with some minor changes as set out by Committee), and delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development and Planning to submit a response on behalf of the Council.  

Date of Decision: June 26, 2025