Planning decisions

Process for decisions

We approve (sometimes with conditions) or refuse applications after we've:

• visited the site
• considered comments
• consulted planning guidance

A planning officer usually makes a decision on your application but in some cases it may be up to a council committee. This process is set by a Scheme of Delegation:

• Download the Scheme of Delegation to Officers for Planning [PDF - 97KB]

Decision notices

We notify you (or your agent) of our decision. Other interested parties can:

Search applications and view decisions

Appeals and reviews

You have a right to challenge a decision in certain circumstances. However, there is no right of appeal against planning decisions for objectors.

• Find out about requesting an appeal or review