The Head of
Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report to advise the
Committee of the Government’s intended increase in fees for planning
applications and to advise how the associated expenditure will be determined.
The Head of
Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services advised members that the 20%
increase for Planning Applications and similar comes into effect on 17th
January 2018 (3.4 of the report).
Councillor Higgins
asked if this would apply to retrospective planning fees.
It was confirmed
that the increase applies ‘across the board’ and should prohibit retrospective
planning applications.
The Chair sought a
proposer and seconder to move the recommendations. All Members were in favour.
RESOLVED that the Committee note the content of the report.