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Planning Committees

Who sits on the Planning and Access Committee?
Snowdonia National Park Authority has 18 Members, all of whom sit on the Planning and Access Committee (details of all the Members are available on the Authority’s website). One Member acts as Chair to the meeting. Legal and Planning Officers will also be in attendance.

How often does the Committee convene?
The Committee usually convenes once a month on a Wednesday.

Location - Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog

22nd of June 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
27th of July 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
7th of September 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
5th of October 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
9th of November 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
14th of December 2011 at 10.00 a.m.
25th of January 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
22nd of February 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
21st of March 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
25th of April 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
20th of June 2012 at 10.00 a.m.

What happens prior to the Committee?
Three working days prior to the Committee meeting an agenda is published containing a report on each of the planning applications being considered. Individual reports are prepared by the planning officer dealing with that particular application. The Committee report will set out:

the details of the proposal
a summary of any objections or support received
an assessment of the proposal taking into account these representations and the Eryri Local Plan
a recommendation as to whether the application should be refused or approved.

Are the agendas and reports available for public inspection?
Yes, on this website, at the Authority’s head office, public libraries, through Community Councils and other venues. If you wish to see a report or attend a meeting, it is important that you contact the Authority’s head office to check the actual date the application is being considered.

At the Committee Meeting
You may attend any meeting of the Committee as an observer. You may also make a request to speak at the meeting subject to the guidance set out in the Public Speaking leaflet. All Committees are conducted through the medium of Welsh with simultaneous translation into English.

The discussion on applications will be in the following order:

The Chairman will announce the application
A planning officer will present the application to the Members of the Committee and report on any additional information received
Objector to address Committee
Community Council to address Committee
Applicant / Agent / Supporter to address Committee
Members questions and debate
Proposal
Any amendment
Vote

What decisions can the Committee make?
The Committee would normally make one of the following decisions on applications placed before them:

approved with or without conditions
refused (with reason for refusal)
deferred for a Site Visit
deferred for negotiations
deferred for further information

Can the Committee make a decision which is contrary to the Officer’s recommendation?
Yes, the Planning and Access Committee have the right to make a decision which is contrary to the planning officer’s recommendation, regardless of whether that would be for approval or refusal.