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RESPONSIBLE BODY Scrutiny Committee |
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ENQUIRY NAME Development Control – Speed of determination of
minor and major applications |
REFERENCE NUMBER SC/02/06 |
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OUTLINE OF ENQUIRY To identify the progress
being made on improving the performance targets in respect of determining
minor and major planning applications. |
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REASON FOR ENQUIRY To ensure that there is sustained improvement in
the determination of planning applications so that the Council’s performance
is in the upper quartile. |
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PROPOSED OUTCOME/S To identify any actions
or resources required to ensure continued improvement in the delivery of
planning matters through the identification of areas where delays occur in
the determination of minor and major planning applications. |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE To review relevant Quarterly Performance
Management data To monitor progress following the Best Value
Review of Planning Services Report and Action Plan from November 2003 To take into account the Audit Commission
Inspection Report of Planning Services dated December 2004 and the subsequent
Improvement Plan considered by the Council’s Executive at its meeting on 20
April 2005. Use of mainstream Planning Service budget and
Planning Delivery Grant. What will not be
included The outcome of any
individual planning application. |
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS ·
Expert technical advisers to the Development Control Committee ·
Members of the public ·
Members of the Development Control Committee ·
Developers ·
Other Planning Authorities ·
Architects |
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RELEVANT CORPORATE AND/OR COMMUNITY STRATEGY/IES Aim High: Drive the Sustainable Regeneration and Development
of the Island Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Island
Communities Create Safer and Stronger Communities To be a High Performing, Cost Effective Council Community strategy: Guaranteeing the Quality
of Life and Sustainability Improving Access to
Services and Facilities Supporting Jobs and the
Local Economy Developing Tourism Ensuring Quality in the
Built Environment |
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LEAD MEMBERS Mr Tony Marvin, Cllr Brian Mosdell |
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OFFICER INVOLVEMENT Lead
Link Officer: Andrew Pegram Overview
and Scrutiny Team: |
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DATE OF INITIATION 23.02.06 |
PROPOSED DATE OF COMPLETION September 2006 |