Issue - meetings

As outlined in the recommendation.

            Councillor Bithell introduced the Planning Enforcement Policy report which set out how the Council intended to deliver the service.  The policy provided clarity on the criteria the Council would take into account when considering the circumstances in which it would take enforcement action.

            It also gave clarity and transparency to those against whom action could be taken and was a key tool in implementing operational and cultural change in the delivery of Planning Enforcement.

            The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) explained that the need for a revised Policy was identified in 2016 and also following an audit of Planning Enforcement.  Planning Enforcement training would be delivered to all Members.

RESOLVED:

That the publication of the Planning Enforcement Policy be approved.