Agenda item

Members noted the report that detailed planning appeals which have been lodged, dismissed or allowed.

On the subject of appeals in general, a member asked if it would be possible to have monthly updates on the status regarding appeals and possible designation of the authority.

In response, the Senior Planning Adviser explained how appeal statistics were calculated and the timeframes involved for the Quality Decision indicator. Monthly updates would be difficult but six-monthly or annual updates would be possible, and when appropriate an update report would be provided to all members or each Area Committee. In his opinion the decision to two star major applications had been sensible, and Regulation Committee had carefully considered applications referred to them for determination.

The Senior Planning Adviser was thanked for his response and explanations.