Western Area Planning Sub-Committee

Committee Members

Conservative x 8
Councillors Engall*, Bayram, Galbraith, Hudson, Ibson, Lane, Megson**, Rudd

Liberal Democrats x 2
Councillors Jefferies, McClure

Labour x 1
Councillor O'Neil

Other x 1

Councillor Preston

* Denotes Chairman
** Denotes Vice-Chairman

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Contact: Jayne Dale - Democratic Services 01482 39(3201)

• Map showing route to County Hall, Beverley

• Guide on speaking at Planning Committee meetings

Terms of Reference

To determine planning applications and related planning matters for each Sub-Committee area as laid down in the approved Scheme of Delegation in accordance with adopted Development Plan Policy, Supplementary Planning Guidance and such other guidelines as may be agreed by the Council.

Where an Area Planning Sub-Committee wishes to take a decision which is contrary to the framework of approved Development Planning Policy, Supplementary Planning Guidance, or other guidelines established by the Council, such decision shall be referred to the Planning Committee for determination.

Advisory Functions

To advise the Planning Committee on:-

1. Applications relating to part of the Sub-Committee's area which the Planning Committee is to determine but which have been referred to the Sub-Committee for comment.

Delegated Functions

1. To determine applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and related legislation as laid down in the Approved Scheme of Delegation to officers, other than those requiring a decision by the Planning Committee.

2. To alter names of streets pursuant to Section 18 of the Public Health Act 1925 in accordance with the Approved Procedure.

3. To object to proposed street names pursuant to Section 17 of the Public Health Act 1925.

4. To confirm, revoke or modify Tree Preservation Orders.

5. To authorise the making of orders and agreements in relation to public rights of way under the relevant legislation within each Sub-Committee's area.

6. To authorise the making of applications to the Magistrates' Court for the diversion or stopping up of highways pursuant to Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980 within each Sub-Committee's area.