Parish Council Guidance

Many thanks to the Parish Councillors and Parish Clerks who attended the Planning Guidance sessions held on 12th, 17th November and 3rd December 2009.

Please view our Presentation to parish councillors 2009 (PDF Document, 0.4 Mb) and the Notes of sessions (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)combined from the three sessions.

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What we covered at the sessions

1. What is the role of Parish Councils in the planning application process?

2. How do Parish Councillors find out more information about planning matters?

3. How can Parish Councils influence decisions on planning applications?

4. Do the Borough Council take notice of what Parish Council say?

5. Why are decisions on planning applications made by Officers?

6. What is permitted development?

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