Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the Council notes:
Local resident concerns about their reduced ability to object to building works under the changes to Permitted Development Rights which have been made under this Government.
Widespread concerns and condemnation of the Planning White Paper proposals across Local Government, The Planning and Architecture Sector, and organisations concerned with protecting green spaces and heritage.
That the Council is concerned that:
Government proposals to change the planning system will remove the rights of residents to influence or object to inappropriate development within the District.
If implemented, the Government's proposals will undermine the character of our district and give carte blanche to developers to build what they please across large 'zones' without having to make proper contribution to the community.
That the Council believes that:
Planning works best when developers and the local community work together to shape local areas and deliver necessary new homes as part of coherent communities, with a full range of facilities.
Residents’ rights to have a say over developments that will change the area must be protected.
Local councils, in consultation with their businesses and residents are best placed to understand the issues in their area and respond with a spatial strategy tailored to that area.
That Council calls for the Government to protect the right of communities to be involved in individual planning applications by scrapping its Planning White Paper and instead:
· Undertake a wholesale review of the Planning system, including Permitted Development Rights, in consultation with all those involved.
· Make the Planning appeal system properly accountable to local people
· Reduce the ability of Ministers to influence planning decisions, especially where they have an undeclared interest.
Minutes:
Audio Recording – 23 minutes 34 seconds.
Councillor Elizabeth Dennis-Harburg proposed the motion as follows:
“That the Council notes:
Local resident concerns about their reduced ability to object to building works under the changes to Permitted Development Rights which have been made under this Government.
Widespread concerns and condemnation of the Planning White Paper proposals across Local Government, The Planning and Architecture Sector, and organisations concerned with protecting green spaces and heritage.
That the Council is concerned that:
Government proposals to change the planning system will remove the rights of residents to influence or object to inappropriate development within the District.
If implemented, the Government's proposals will undermine the character of our district and give carte blanche to developers to build what they please across large 'zones' without having to make proper contribution to the community.
That the Council believes that:
Planning works best when developers and the local community work together to shape local areas and deliver necessary new homes as part of coherent communities, with a full range of facilities.
Residents’ rights to have a say over developments that will change the area must be protected.
Local councils, in consultation with their businesses and residents are best placed to understand the issues in their area and respond with a spatial strategy tailored to that area.
That Council calls for the Government to protect the right of communities to be involved in individual planning applications by scrapping its Planning White Paper and instead:
· Undertake a wholesale review of the Planning system, including Permitted Development Rights, in consultation with all those involved.
· Make the Planning appeal system properly accountable to local people
· Reduce the ability of Ministers to influence planning decisions, especially where they have an undeclared interest.”
Councillor Ruth Brown seconded the motion and reserved her right to speak.
The following Members participated in debate:
· Councillor Claire Strong
· Councillor Ian Mantle
· Councillor Sam Collins
· Councillor Ruth Brown
On the vote it was:
RESOLVED:
That the Council notes:
Local resident concerns about their reduced ability to object to building works under the changes to Permitted Development Rights which have been made under this Government.
Widespread concerns and condemnation of the Planning White Paper proposals across Local Government, The Planning and Architecture Sector, and organisations concerned with protecting green spaces and heritage.
That the Council is concerned that:
Government proposals to change the planning system will remove the rights of residents to influence or object to inappropriate development within the District.
If implemented, the Government's proposals will undermine the character of our district and give carte blanche to developers to build what they please across large 'zones' without having to make proper contribution to the community.
That the Council believes that:
Planning works best when developers and the local community work together to shape local areas and deliver necessary new homes as part of coherent communities, with a full range of facilities.
Residents’ rights to have a say over developments that will change the area must be protected.
Local councils, in consultation with their businesses and residents are best placed to understand the issues in their area and respond with a spatial strategy tailored to that area.
That Council calls for the Government to protect the right of communities to be involved in individual planning applications by scrapping its Planning White Paper and instead:
· Undertake a wholesale review of the Planning system, including Permitted Development Rights, in consultation with all those involved.
· Make the Planning appeal system properly accountable to local people
· Reduce the ability of Ministers to influence planning decisions, especially where they have an undeclared interest.