After the consultation period expires, the application is primarily assessed against its compliance with the relevant planning policies. In addition, any other material considerations such as the history of the site and highway safety are considered.
There are three levels of decision-making for planning applications in Bassetlaw. These are Delegated, Planning Consultation Group (Advisory Body) and Planning Committee:
Delegated Decisions
If the proposal is considered to comply with policy and there are no letters of objection or committee requests from local councillors, the application can be GRANTED under the delegated powers of the Head of Community Prosperity.
Similarly, if the proposal is considered contrary to policy and there are no letters of support or requests for committee from local councillors, the application can be REFUSED under the delegated powers of the Head of Community Prosperity.
If the application does not fall within one of these two descriptions, it is usually referred to PCG.
Planning Consultation Group (PCG)
The PCG is an advisory body comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Opposition Spokesman of the Planning Committee, plus one other member of the Planning Committee chosen on a rota basis. Also present is the Development Control Manager or one of the Principal Planners. PCG meetings are held each Monday afternoon. If the proposal is considered to comply with policy, but there are letters of objection or committee requests from local councillors, the application must be sent to PCG with a recommendation to grant.
PCG discuss each application before they and members vote to either authorise the use of delegated powers or refer the application to the Planning Committee.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is a public meeting scheduled for every four weeks on a Wednesday evening, alternatively at Worksop and Retford Town Halls.
In most instances, a decision is made on the night. However, in some circumstances the decision can be deferred until the next meeting should there be further information required, or a change requested by members.
Appeals
You may have the right to Appeal Against the Council’s Decision to refuse your application, to impose conditions or non determination within the 8 or 13 week deadline. You can make your appeal to The Planning Inspectorate.
Last Updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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