Agenda item

Performance Summary Q1/Q2 - 2019/20.

The Committee considered the Planning Development Management Performance Summary for Quarter One/Quarter Two 2019/2020 (for copy see file of Minutes).  Members were informed that the report would be submitted to each of the Council’s Area Planning Committees and the County Planning Committee. 

In discussing the report, the Area Planning Team Leader (Central and East) noted that in terms of performance the Central and East Team performance was above target, noting levels above the national average and of neighbouring Local Authorities.  She explained that in terms of appeals against decisions of the Area Planning Committee (Central and East) considered by the Planning Inspectorate, four had been submitted, with two having been upheld.  Members were asked to note the high levels of performance in respect of enforcement action.

Councillor M Davinson asked if the recent appeals that had been upheld by the Planning Inspectorate represented a trend.  The Area Planning Team Leader (Central and East) noted there did not appear to be a trend, referring to two recent decisions by an Inspector, one being dismissed and one upheld.

Resolved:

That the content of the report be noted.