Planning Committee

Under section 101 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Alderholt Parish Council has delegated its statutory powers and functions to this committee for the municipal year 2021/22 to deal with; 1. Commenting on new planning applications relating to Alderholt with the exception of larger-scale developments (over 10 units) as a consultee 2. Commenting, where appropriate on planning appeals relating to Alderholt with the exception of larger-scale developments (over 10 units) 3. To liaise with the LPA, public and other organisations concerning planning applications with the exception of larger-scale developments (over 10 units) 4. Commenting on matters relating to Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) 5. Consultations and larger-scale developments (over 10 units) will be dealt with by full Council 6. Procedures to be followed as laid down in APC Planning Protocol. Any changes to the protocol to be decided by the clerk in liaison with the assistant clerk and the Planning Committee Chairman. 7. If there are no applications received during the meeting cycle, the meeting may be cancelled at the discretion of the Planning Chairman and assistant clerk and/or clerk. 8. The assistant clerk will request a time extension from the LPA Dorset Council for any applications where the response date does not fit into the meeting cycle. If an extension is not possible, an additional meeting may be called or if the application is straightforward, at the discretion of the Planning Chairman and assistant clerk, members’ comments may be submitted by email to the assistant clerk. In the latter instance, a public notice must be displayed for 3 clear days inviting members of the public to make comments to the parish office before the council response is submitted. 9. This committee has no financial powers or budget allowance 10. That reporting Councillors were responsible for checking the status of their applications and sending the decision notice to the office for inclusion on the notices and decisions report to the next Planning Committee meeting.