Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held 13 July 2022 (copy previously circulated).

The minutes of the meeting held on 13 July 2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Members to declare interests in any agenda items

Councillor D Welsh declared a personal interest in application DC/22/00345/HHA and removed herself from the meeting and therefore did not take part in the discussion or subsequent voting.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of Enforcement Team Activity between 23/06/22 and 20/07/22.

The enforcement team has received 154 new service requests and currently have 604 cases under investigation, with 135 cases resolved and 1 pending prosecution.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

Consideration was given to a report that informed of the progress of enforcement action previously authorised by the Committee.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of new appeals received and to report the decisions of the Secretary of State received during the period.

Since the last Committee there has been one new appeal lodged.

Since the last Committee there has been four new appeal decisions received.

Since the last Committee there has been no appeal cost decisions.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of the completion of Planning Obligations which have previously been authorised.

Since the last Committee there has been no new planning obligations.

Since the last Committee there has been no new payments received in respect of planning obligations.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

The Committee received a report advising them about the Call for Sites engagement exercise. The call for sites is to be undertaken utilising a digital platform to consult on and support the site selection process. The Call for Sites exercise will commence early August 2022 for a period of 8 weeks.

A Call for Sites is a way for landowners, developers, individuals and other interested parties to suggest sites for development, and to let the council know when they might be available for development. This is a normal part of Local plan making and an important part of finding out what land may be available. This includes sites which may no longer be required for their current use and could become available for development or redevelopment. Land owned by Gateshead Council will also be included for this purpose.

Members are advised to note the issuing of the call for sites engagement exercise which will inform ongoing Local Plan review and evidence base work. Note the intention to commence the Call for Sites using the digital platform in early August 2022 for a period of 8 weeks, after which a consultation report will be prepared and circulated.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.