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Development Control Committee : Terms of Reference
Membership : 9 elected members, politically balanced
Quorum : 3
Advisory functions
- To make recommendations to Council, where such is considered desirable.
- To make recommendations to the Cabinet:
- In relation to matters of planning policy reserved to the Cabinet;
- Where such is considered desirable.
- To advise the Cabinet on any matters relating to claims and payments or statutory compensation arising from decisions on planning matters.
Delegated functions
The following delegated functions are to be exercised in accordance with the Council’s policies and strategies:
- All functions relating to:
- Development Control;
- Building Control;
- All functions relating to trees and hedgerows as specified in Section I of Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended).
Onward limits on delegations
Delegations to the Chief Executive, Strategic Directors, Executive Heads of Service and any limitations imposed are set out in the scheme of delegations to officers.
The specific responsibilities and functions delegated to this Committee are set out in detail in Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution (.PDF 258kb).
See also :
- Agendas, reports and minutes of Development Control Committee
- See list of councillors serving on this committee
- Dates of committee meetings
