Agenda item

The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted an update regarding cumulative appeal totals for 2016/17.

The report indicated that no appeals had been withdraw in July 2016 and one appeal had been dismissed.  Since 1^st April, 2016 7 appeals had been determined, 5 (71%) had been dismissed and 2 (29%) had been allowed.

The Head of Planning and Building Control also advised Members that an application by Barratt Homes, which had previously been considered by Members at the Planning Regulatory Board in January, 2016 had been refused by officers under delegated powers.  This was on the basis that it had not been possible to reach agreement on the level of the financial contribution towards additional primary school places, off site public open space and off site affordable housing.

Arising out of the discussion reference was made to the following:

·         The role of the District Valuer in the planning process and the assessment of land/building values

·         The implications of the Housing and Planning Act 2016  on reporting Financial considerations. 

It was suggested that further information on these issues should be issued to Members and it was further suggested that there was a need for an All Member Seminar to be provided particularly in relation to the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

RESOLVED  that the report and additional information be noted.