Issue - meetings

To update members on the progress of current planning appeals.

Members were updated on progress of current planning appeals. During discussion, the following points were raised:

·         The learning from appeals allowed on decisions made against officer recommendations

·         The request for a comparison of performance indicators with other authorities and national targets. It was acknowledged that there were difficulties in comparing such data

·         The need for viability of planning proposals to be considered during the planning application/permission process.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.