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Bath and North East Somerset – The place to live, work and visit Instances where planning cases are referred to the Chair of the Development Management Committee A Ward Member has, within four weeks of the publication of the Weekly List containing that application, made a request in writing specifying the planning reasons for the request An application has been subject of a letter of objection, comment or support from the Parish Council for the area including the application site (or for an adjoining area) which is contrary to officer recommendation and based on planning grounds
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Bath and North East Somerset – The place to live, work and visit The Chair referral process A report is drafted for the Chair by the Case Officer The Chair of the Committee will decide whether the application goes to Committee taking the following into account; Whether any material considerations raise significant planning concerns Whether there are any significant implications for adopted policy The nature, scale and complexity of the proposed development. The Chair will provide a written explanation of her decision and this is then communicated back to the relevant Member, Town or Parish Council
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Bath and North East Somerset – The place to live, work and visit Other referral types to Committee The Divisional Director, Development and/or the Group Manager, Development Management consider that the application should be considered by the Committee The applicant is a B&NES Councillor or a Council employee who works within planning services The application is one in connection with either a Councillor or Council employee who is privately employed in any capacity (e.g. as an agent or consultant) who has direct links with the Planning Service
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Bath and North East Somerset – The place to live, work and visit Chair referral decision making
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