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National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions
Meeting: 22/07/2026 - Council (Item 12.)
12. National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions 
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Purpose
To provide Members with a detailed overview of forthcoming changes to the functioning of Planning Committees in England which will come into effect on 31 October 2026 through The Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026.
Recommendation
1. Note the report;
2. Request that the Constitution Working Group further consider the implications of the new Regulations and how they need to be reflected in any changes to the Council’s Constitution, prior to the Regulations coming into effect on 31st October 2026.
Additional documents:
- Annex A Guidance for local planning authorities, item 12.
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