Agenda

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16^th July 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.

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To review how utility companies interact with the planning service, particularly in regard to large housing development applications.

Contributors:

Councillor Gary Hall, Deputy Cabinet Member for Enforcement

Eric Owens, Service Director, Planning & Environment

Claire Bayley, Head of Planning and Development

The Deputy Cabinet Member for Enforcement, Cllr Gary Hall will provide an update on the NPPF changes proposed by government.

The ‘National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - Consultation Response’ from the 16^th September Cabinet meeting is included in the agenda pack for background information.

The Committee will discuss and note the Work Programme for future meetings.

21^st November 2024 at 10.00am.