Decision details

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee in respect of a number of proposed changes to the Planning Enforcement Plan and options for a pro-active approach. 

Due regard was given to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the legal implications. 

In recognition that having an effective Planning Enforcement Plan in place ensured that there was a framework of prioritisation and decision making that reduced the risk of legal challenge, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Keers seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:That

(1)      the proposed changes to the Planning Enforcement Plan and the associated activity and timescales, set out in section 5 of the report, be agreed; and

(2)      the pro-active approach, proposed letter templates and direct action against s215 notices being issued and resourcing options, set out in section 7 of the report, be agreed.