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This report updates members of the planning committee on the Local Planning authority's Appeal performance over the stated period.

The Committee considered a joint report from the Development Management Managers, a copy of which had been circulated and which appears as Appendix F to these minutes in the Minute Book

The report was for noting and provided an update on the Local Planning Authority's appeals performance over the stated period. The Committee was advised that the Local Planning Authority was performing within target. The report also provided a short summary of why two appeals in the month of June had been allowed.

The Development Management Manager responded to a question about the costs associated with the appeals process. He explained that for most appeals the costs related to officer time. It was noted that the Planning Inspectorate had recently taken steps to make the process more straightforward and less onerous for all. Public inquiries were generally more costly. The process followed when an application for costs was made was also explained.

Members agreed that the Planning Team should be commended for their efforts in reducing the percentage of appeals allowed and performing within target.

This report updates members of the planning committee on the Local Planning authority's'  Appeal performance over the stated period

The Development Management Team Leader presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'C' to these Minutes in the Minute Book. The report provided an update to the Western Planning Committee on the Local Planning Authorities Appeal performance over the stated period.

Whilst the LPA is performing within target for the national measure for the ‘quality of decision making’, it is still necessary to review and reflect on appeal decisions in order to provide high quality decisions, and to avoid the potential for successful cost claims. The report provided a summary of the reasons why 2 appeals (1 Rowington Hall, 4 Dover Close, Poole and 79 Salterns Road, Poole) were allowed in June.

RESOLVED that

The planning committee notes the contents of this report.

Voting: Unanimous