Decision details

Decision:

1.    That the need for a supplementary estimate for the Development Management service of £535,000 to cover the payments required to defend three significant appeals relating to Member overturn decisions which were subsequently heard at either public inquiry or as a hearing, be noted.

2.    That full Council (6 December 2022) be recommended to note the report and to approve the supplementary estimate.

Reason(s):

To ensure robust defence of planning appeals resulting from Member overturn decisions.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.