Planning Sub Committee

The Planning Sub Committee normally meets monthly on the second Monday of each month (except August). Meetings start at 7pm and normally end before 10pm.

Meetings currently take place at George Meehan House, 294 High Road, London N22 8JZ.

There are two general use disabled parking bays and four pay and display parking bays, which are free to use in the evenings.

Agenda

The agenda and committee papers are available on the Planning Sub Committee pages 5 working days before each meeting.

Previous agendas, minutes and other information can also be found there.

Information considered by the Planning Sub Committee

During the Planning Sub Committee meetings, Members consider:

• planning application reports, which they receive at least 5 days beforehand:
  • describing relevant characteristics of the site
  • planning policies
  • consideration of the application
  • recommendation to grant or refuse
• site plans
• drawings of the proposed scheme
• photographs
• consultation responses
• objector and supporter comments heard during the committee meeting

This range of information is usually sufficient to enable the Members to reach a decision.

Format of the meetings

The procedure followed during the Planning Sub Committee meetings for those wishing to speak:

1. Announce application.
2. Name public speakers.
3. Declaration of interests that have been made.
4. Officer presents the case including an update of any late representations.
5. Objectors to the development – up to 2 speakers.
6. Any interested councillors who are not members of the sub committee.
7. The applicant or any supporters of the development (limit 6 minutes).
8. Debate.
9. Summing up of discussion by Chair and moving of recommendation.
10. Vote and record decision.

Videos of meetings

The committee meeting is recorded for a live webcast. Videos of previous committee meetings are also available.

Further information

The Planning Protocol details how the Members of the Committee exercise their function, including behaviour in relation to applicants, residents and other third parties.

You can find the Planning Protocol in Part 5 Section E of the Council Constitution.