Decision

The Director of Place and Economy has decided to update the planning application validation checklist to include an AI declaration.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves updating the planning application validation checklist to include an AI declaration.

topline: The Director of Place and Economy has decided to update the planning application validation checklist to include an AI declaration.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves incorporating AI into the planning process, which may raise concerns or objections from local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Planning applicants", "Planning authority"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://democracy.middevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1434

Decision Maker: Director of Place and Economy

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Development Management consultation upon updated planning application validation checklist to include an AI declaration.

Content: Development Management consultation upon updated planning application validation checklist to include an AI declaration. The local validation checklist should be reviewed and republished as required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Part 3, Article 11 (3) (d). This requires a review every 2 years. The MDDC Validation Guidance Note was last updated in September 2025, however that review did not include provisions for dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI) when used to support the submission of planning proposals. Prior to adoption the planning authority should publish the draft document for public comment.  

Date of Decision: July 22, 2026