Decision details

(1)               That, subject to (3) below, the provision of “free” informal written advice as to whether or not planning permission is required for development proposals, be discontinued;

(2)               That, subject to (3) below, the introduction of charging of fees for pre-application advice, as set out in the report be approved;

(3)               That, solely in relation to householder development, the provision of one half-hour meeting per case be allowed without charge, but a charge be levied in the event of any further meeting or if written confirmation of the advice given is sought; and

(4)               That the Head of Planning and Development be requested to report back after six months on the implementation of these changes, the feedback received and the impact of them.