Part 1 (Open to
the public)
ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To the: PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION REGULATORY PANEL
On:
Thursday, 22 May, 2003
TITLE: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PLANNING APPLICATION
DECISION-MAKING
RECOMMENDATIONS:
TO CREATE A GROUP TO IDENTIFY IMPROVEMENTS TO MEETINGS OF
THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION REGULATORY PANEL IN
RESPECT OF THE ACCOMMODATION, LAYOUT OF FURNITURE AND
PRESENTATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the exercise is to establish a group consisting of the Chairman of the
Panel/Lead Member and/or Executive Support Member, a Panel Member, together
with a representative of the Development Control and Building Control User Panel
and appropriate officers to identify improvements in the Panel meetings to improve
the quality of decision making
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel Quality Assurance Procedure
Code of Conduct for Members and Officers in Planning Matters
ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Low
THE SOURCE OF FUNDING IS:
N/A
LEGAL ADVICE OBTAINED:
Yes
FINANCIAL ADVICE OBTAINED:
No
CONTACT OFFICER:
Dave Jolley - 0161 793 3631
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATES:
ALL WARDS
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES:
Best Value; Equalities; Modernising Local Government; Standards; e Government;
DETAILS: