Probity in Planning

December 23rd, 2019 by James Goudie KC

The LGA has published an updated Guide on Probity in Planning for Councillors and Officers making planning decisions.  It addresses the planning system and the role of decision makers; Councillor and Officer conduct; registration and disclosure of interests; predisposition, predetermination, or bias; development proposals; lobbying of and by councillors; discussions before a decision is taken; Officer Reports to Committee; public speaking at Planning Committees; decisions which differ from a Recommendation; Committee Site Visits; reviewing past Planning Decisions and the outcomes; and complaints and record keeping.

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