Agenda item

The Committee was referred to the revised Public Participation Scheme, which was to replace the current Scheme, contained at paragraph nine of the Planning Code of Conduct, and the explanatory leaflet, both of which were attached at appendices A and B of the report.  With the agreement of the Chair, a document was tabled at the meeting, setting out further amendments to the Public Participation Scheme in order to make reference to the explanatory leaflet at appendix B and clarify the circumstances in which objectors and applicants are able to speak.

The Scheme had been amended to allow objectors to speak on an application where Officers had recommended the item for refusal.  Members voiced approval of the changes and agreed to recommend that the revised Scheme be approved by Council.

Recommended to Council  –  That the revised Public Participation Scheme including tabled amendments, as attached, be approved.