Councillors hear planning applications report (From Bridgwater Mercury)

One of the problems with the Planning Commitee Panel, is that when an Application, is referred for Members of the Planning Panel to decide the Merits of an individual Application, the Officer sets out the Case / Application, there can only be one speaker For / one Speaker Against, with only 3 Minutes each to promote their Case.
If it is the Applicant, then either they can speak, or their Agent, but not both.
Although, the Applicant, may wish to say different merits, than perhaps his Agent. With only 3 minutes limitation, it is difficult, whereas, if the Town Councils views are different, then the
BTC Clerk, can speak also, then also can SCC Highways, add their viewpoint, not always accurate or helpful. Finally then the Members, will ask questions of the Case Officer, or Highways, if there are points that need clarification, before they are then asked to vote.
Then you come to the actual Member
In the case of an individuals Planning Application, then it should be a simple decision to make.
However, with more complex large scale applications, then they have to decide, either to leave the room before the presentation starts for this Application, declare, personal or Prejudicial interests , ie: Have they taken part in discussion at say Parish or Town Council Meetings, or have they been to a meeting and taken part in any way of that meeting, other than to listen. Have they given any indication of their preferences for or against an Application, have they prejudged an application, before the Application has gone to Commitee.As this then becomes a case Predetermination, where they must leave the Planning Panel, whilst this case is being heard and debated, before any discussion takes place.
That's how difficult it is to be a Planning Commitee Panel Member on Sedgemoor District Council.
So for all you who thought its a walk in the park, try sitting all day, with your wits about you, having to assess every Application, on its own merit.
Regards Blue- Owl

The trouble is when plans go in for some houses in a place like highbridge and then a load of nimbys moan and groan because they dont want them and couldnt care less about the people on the housing lists. they just want the houses all build in bridgy.

What was that Blue Owl?
Can you repeat it please and use just a 2 or 3 sentences this time.

BaldCarl2 wrote:
What was that Blue Owl?
Can you repeat it please and use just a 2 or 3 sentences this time.

Carl, stop being a ****, just because you are thick or very clever, u think u r, why do you not post interesting comments!! Is that short enough for you to comprehend, or are the joined up sentence cues beyond ur capability.
Monday Morning. Blue - Owl.

BaldCarl2 wrote:
What was that Blue Owl?
Can you repeat it please and use just a 2 or 3 sentences this time.

BaldCarl: you are a so not witty!!
I'm still awaiting for actual input from you, obviously that takes putting your own thoughts together and typing them
Onto your Laptop or Computor, iPad.
Whatever!
Blue Owl

Blue Owl
You are back everywhere .....remember to much knowledge ...stay calm brother
Clr Smedley and the Labour Group have failed ...along with the Forward Backward group again
Planning have passed Tesco