Planning performance
68% of planning decisions exceeded the statutory determination period. The Planning service is under review.
The Council publishes performance information on the determination of planning applications in line with national planning guidance. This report covers the most recently completed reporting quarter.
Determination performance
| Application type | Statutory target | Average time to decision | Decided within target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Householder applications | 8 weeks | 19 weeks | 41% |
| Minor applications | 8 weeks | 27 weeks | 33% |
| Major applications | 13 weeks | 35 weeks | 22% |
| All applications | 25 weeks | 32% |
Overall, 68% of planning decisions issued in the period exceeded the statutory determination period set out in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015.
Service review
The Planning service is under review. The review is considering caseload, staffing levels and the use of extensions of time agreed with applicants, and will report its findings to the Planning Committee in due course.
Appeals
Information on planning appeals determined against the Council's decisions is published separately as part of the Council's quarterly performance reporting.