Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

(a)         note and endorse the measures underway to improve and transform the planning service;

(b)          approve the actions required for the next 6 months as set out in the report;

(c)          endorse the additional in-year expenditure required to deliver ongoing service improvements for this financial year as shown in the financial implication section;

(d)          agree the proposed funding for the additional expenditure as shown in the financial implication section, with delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer to alter the final funding arrangements once the actual figures at the end of the financial year are known; and

(e)        delegate authority to the Director of Planning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning to review and deliver improvements to the process around planning application publicity.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Development, Growth and Regeneration

                           Community Safety and Regulatory Services

Reason

To support the transformation of the Planning Service to support the local economy and the areas communities and delivery of the Big Plan.