Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to approve recommendations in response to the Government's consultation on planning committee reforms

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves responding to the Government consultation on 'Reform of planning committees: technical consultation'

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve recommendations in response to the Government's consultation on planning committee reforms

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes to planning committees which can impact local stakeholders and communities

affected_stakeholders: ["Wokingham Borough Council", "Local residents", "Developers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as it involves government consultation and planning policies

URL: https://wokingham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1475

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan - Stephen Conway

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To note the Council’s response to the Government consultation on ‘Reform of planning committees: technical consultation’ which ran from 28 May 2025 to 23 July 2025.

Content: To note the Council’s response to the Government consultation on ‘Reform of planning committees: technical consultation’ which ran from 28 May 2025 to 23 July 2025. RESOLVED:  That that the content of Wokingham Borough Council’s response to the Governments Reform of Planning Committees: Technical Consultation be noted as set out in Appendix A of this report.

Date of Decision: July 28, 2025