The Planning Committee is
responsible overall for the granting and refusal of planning
applications, Listed Building Consent and the regulatory functions
of the Council. The Committee meets every three weeks at the Town
Hall, Chesterfield and meetings are open to the public.
Committee reports are available
for public inspection five working days before each committee
meeting and we aim to publish the committee minutes within five
working days after each meeting.
Speaking at
Planning Committee meetings
Members of the public are
allowed to speak at the beginning of Planning Committee meetings
subject to certain conditions.
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When an application is being
reported to Planning Committee you, or a nominee, can speak at the
meeting if you have written to the Council objecting to or
supporting the application.
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You must make your request
to speak in writing or by e-mail received by Planning Services
before 17:00 hours, two working days before the
meeting.
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There is a limit on the
number of objectors or supporters (including the applicant) who can
speak at Planning Committee and this is normally restricted to two
from each side. If you are one of a number of people who have
requested the opportunity to speak at committee you will be
informed of the names and addresses of the others so that you can,
between yourselves, decide on a spokesperson.
A decision on an application
will not be held up if any person who had given notice to speak is
unable to attend the meeting or is not present when the application
is dealt with. For further information download our advice note -
Public speaking on planning applications
For details of Planning
Committee meetings and further information on the planning
application process visit the planning
portal on our website.
More information on the terms
of reference and responsibilities of the Planning Committee can be
found at
Part 3 of the Constitution.