Decisions
Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.
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02/07/2026 - INFORMATION NOTE - SECRETARY OF STATE DIRECTION ref: 7888 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
The Development & Conservation Manager presented the Information Note entitled ‘Secretary of State Direction’.
02/07/2026 - INFORMATION NOTE - NATIONAL SCHEME OF DELEGATION ref: 7887 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
The Development & Conservation Manager presented the Information Note entitled ‘National Scheme of Delegation’.
02/07/2026 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 7886 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
The Chair confirmed that the registered speakers were in attendance.
02/07/2026 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 7885 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
(1) The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.
(2) The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.
(3) The Chair clarified matters for the registered speakers.
(4) The Chair confirmed the procedure for moving to debate on an item.
(5) The Chair advised that Section 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution applied to the meeting.
(6) The Chair confirmed the cut off procedure should the meeting proceed at length.
02/07/2026 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 7884 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
02/07/2026 - MINUTES - 4 JUNE 2026 ref: 7883 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED:That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 4 June 2026 be approved as a true record of the proceedings and be signed by the Chair.
02/07/2026 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 7882 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Claire Winchester and Ruth Brown.
02/07/2026 - 25/01766/OP LAND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF, COWARDS LANE, CODICOTE, HERTFORDSHIRE ref: 7890 For Determination
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED: That application 25/01776/OP be GRANTED planning permission subject to:
A) The completion of a satisfactory legal agreement that delivers the obligations set out in the agreed Heads of Terms at Table 1 and secure appropriate mitigation measures in respect of impacts on the Local Wildlife site, and where it is demonstrated that residual harm cannot be adequately mitigated, secure the provision of a compensation scheme as a measure of last resort.
B) The Applicant agreeing to extend the statutory period to complete the agreement, if required.
C) Providing delegated powers to the Development and Conservation Manager to update conditions and informatives with minor amendments as required.
D) The conditions and informatives as set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.
Lead officer: Anne McDonald
02/07/2026 - APPEALS ref: 7889 For Determination
Decision Maker: Planning Control Committee
Made at meeting: 02/07/2026 - Planning Control Committee
Decision published: 06/07/2026
Effective from: 02/07/2026
Decision:
The Development & Conservation Manager provided an update on Planning Appeals.
Lead officer: Helen Watson
01/07/2026 - PRESENTATIONS ref: 7881 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
Presentations were received from Abbie Robinson, MP Chris Hincliff and Heidi Hutton and Andrew Taylor on various topics related to the theme of the meeting ‘Working Together to Achieve More’.
01/07/2026 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ref: 7879 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
In accordance with Standing Order 4.8.10(c), one question was submitted by a member of the public by the required deadline date set out in the Constitution.
(A) Sewage Discharge Point into Norton Common
Jessica Crighton to Councillor Amy Allen, Executive Member for Environment.
01/07/2026 - NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS ref: 7878 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
There was no other business notified.
01/07/2026 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS ref: 7877 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
(1) The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.
(2) The Chair drew attention to the item on the Agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.
(3) The Chair reminded Members that the Council had declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency, and that Officers and Members should have this in mind when carrying out their various roles and tasks for the District. More details on this could be found on the Agenda front sheet.
(4) The Chair advised that the Cabinet Panel meetings on 13 January and 17 March 2027 had been cancelled after agreement by the Executive Member for Environment in consultation with Group Leaders.
(5) The Chair informed those present that the theme for this Panel meeting was ‘Working Together to Achieve More’ and that various speakers were in attendance to present on topics related to this at Agenda Item 7.
(6) The Chair advised of a change to the order of Agenda and that Agenda Item 5 would be taken after Agenda Item 7.
01/07/2026 - MINUTES - 1 APRIL 2026 ref: 7876 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Committee meeting held on 1 April 2026 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chair.
01/07/2026 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 7875 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Amy Allen.
Having given due notice, Councillor Val Bryant substituted for Councillor Allen.
01/07/2026 - INFORMATION NOTE - COUNCIL ACTIVITY UPDATE AND ACTION TRACKER ref: 7880 Information Only
This note highlights the topic for this Panel
meeting as well as a Council Activity Update, and Action Tracker
Review (at Appendix A) for the Cabinet Panel on the
Environment.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Made at meeting: 01/07/2026 - Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Decision published: 02/07/2026
Effective from: 01/07/2026
Decision:
Officers from the Policy & Strategy Team presented the Information Note entitled ‘Council Activity Update and Action Tracker’ including a verbal update on the work of the Council to progress their biodiversity aims.
Lead officer: Daisy Harris, Amber Smith-Howell