What is the duty of a planning committee?

The committee members’ role is to consider all the planning issues and merits of each application put forward in the report and then make a decision. The members cannot consider any other issues other than planning issues.

What council is Tunbridge Wells under?

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Tunbridge Wells. The Council is composed of 48 councillors representing 20 wards across the borough. Eight wards are within Royal Tunbridge Wells itself: Broadwater, Culverden; Pantiles & St Marks; Park; Rusthall; Sherwood & St John’s and St.

Is Tunbridge Wells a conservation area?

Whilst most conservation areas are confined to the historic core of villages, larger areas include centres such as Royal Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, and Cranbrook.

How many objections does a committee have?

However, generally speaking 5 – 10 good objections are often enough to get an application ‘called in’ to a committee meeting for councillors to decide (although this does differ between local authorities).

What do you say in a planning committee meeting?

Your argument should be based upon:

1. ‘Planning Grounds’: for example loss of light or privacy, or highway safety or parking issues due to a proposed development.
2. The proposal’s effect on the appearance of an area, or the impact on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas nearby.

How many people live in Tunbridge Wells Kent?

59,947
The town has a population of around 56,500, and is the administrative centre of Tunbridge Wells Borough and in the parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells….

Can objections stop planning permission?

Objections always slow down the planning process, because the planning department must consider them properly and that takes time.

Can I speak at a planning meeting?

Speaking at a Planning Committee meeting allows members of the public and applicants to comment directly on planning applications to the Councillors who make the decisions. You are able to speak if you: Object to/represent a group of people who object to a planning application which is recommended for approval.

Can you speak at a planning committee?

The Committee’s decision must be based only on planning considerations. Who can speak to the Committee about a planning application? Only the applicant and those who have commented in writing on the application or their respective nominated representatives may speak.

When was Tunbridge built?

1606
Royal Tunbridge Wells/Founded