Decision details

Executive considered a report of the Portfolio Holder – Corporate Governance which provided a summary of the current issues affecting management and operation of the joint Planning Policy Team.  The report sought approval regarding possible changes to the existing arrangements.

Moved by Councillor Steve Fritchley and seconded by Councillor Clive Moesby

RESOLVED that –

1) officers take the necessary steps to dis-establish the joint Planning Policy Team by migrating officers back to their host Councils including opening discussions with North East Derbyshire District Council.

2) a review of the resulting structure, including consultation and a report to seek approval for any further changes be considered by the Employment and Personnel Committee.

(Director of Development)

REASON FOR DECISION:

To provide flexibility to address the potential impact of upcoming planning policy reforms and to be able to best reflect the priorities of each Council in respect of their Local Plans.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED:

A ‘do nothing’ option was rejected because this would not address the increasingly urgent case for change.  A ‘do more’ option was rejected because more work was needed first.

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