Agenda item

The Head of Development Management reported that the Authority was at risk of being designated as poorly performing with regard to major appeals.  This is based on a proportion of planning applications decided and only a loss of 10% for major appeals is given.  The number of appeals the Authority deals with effects this figure.  This also happened in the previous period and in that instance the Authority wrote to MHCLG explaining the position and MHCLG were satisfied that the Authority was not poorly performing.  Unfortunately that period overlaps with the current period causing the same appeal decisions to be included in the performance statistics.  Officers have sent a written explanation to MHCLG and will keep Members informed.

The appeals lodged and decided during the month were noted.

RESOLVED:

That the report be received.