3. Functions of the Planning Committee - Constitution - Chapter 1, The Articles

3. Functions of the Planning Committee

3.1. The Planning Committee shall perform the following functions:-

3.1.1. To determine and advise on all planning applications and any local development proposals;

3.1.2. To authorise or determine:- Planning obligations;

3.1.2.1. Revision Date: February 2020

3.1.2.2. All matters concerning public path orders required as a result of planning legislation;

3.1.2.3. Advertisement consents;

3.1.2.4. Conservation area consents and notices;

3.1.2.5. Revocation or modification of planning consents by order under planning legislation;

3.1.2.6. Any enforcement action including in respect of advertisement contraventions;

3.1.2.7. Tree preservation orders;

3.1.2.8. Consent to carry out all work to protected trees;

3.1.2.9. Listed building consents and notices;

3.1.2.10. Direct action by execution of works, taking steps and/or carrying out operations by or on behalf of the Council under any planning legislation, including the recovery of any costs or expenses;

3.1.2.11. Legal proceedings in respect of any breach of planning obligations;

3.1.2.12. Any other notices, orders, certificates, demands, permissions, consents and grants under planning legislation;

3.1.2.13. Observations, comments and representations on development proposals being determined by other bodies and/or in adjoining or neighbouring administrative areas.

3.1.2.14. Matters relating to Highways in respect of planning matters.

3.1.2.15. Representation of the Council in any appeal against determination of a Planning application

3.1.3. To exercise the Council’s statutory duties in respect of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

3.1.4. To do anything which is incidental, conducive or calculated to facilitate any of the Committee’s functions or which are necessary for the discharge of those functions.

3.1.5. To exercise all powers, duties and functions of the Council contained within or referred to in statutory provisions from time to time in force within the terms of reference of this Committee.

3.1.6. So far as the responsibilities may arise under the relevant legislation, functions set out in Part A of Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 as amended relating to other town and country planning and development control functions.