| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| PE 05/025 |
Development Control - Public Speaking |
The joint report of the Director of Planning and Transportation and the Chief Solicitor sought endorsement for revised arrangements governing public speaking on planning applications. Members noted the success of public speaking in bringing forward issues for consideration, with multiple speakers on an application co-operating in a commonsense way to cover the points of their case. Members noted that the principles of fairness and balance should always govern practice, and agreed that the arrangements should be the subject of ongoing review if necessary in the light of experience gained. RECOMMENDED: That Cabinet be advised to (1) reaffirm that there be no limit to the number of speakers on any report; (2) allow each speaker up to 3 minutes to speak; (3) apply a 3 minute limit in respect of each item with a separate application number; and (4) allow the right to register to speak until 1915 hours on the night of the meeting. *Referred to Cabinet |