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The Role of the Planning Committee

Staffordshire County Council's Planning Committee comprise 14 members and have delegated power to determine all planning applications relating to 'county matters' ie minerals and waste developments together with applications for development to be carried out by the County Council, in Staffordshire. Over recent years there have been many changes in the planning field and the Committee also undertake regular training sessions and site visits to give them the necessary knowledge and expertise to be able to carry out their functions in a professional and efficient manner.

Planning Committee meetings

Agendas (reports) and minutes dating back to 2005 and current membership|||

The agendas (and committee reports) are published on the Wednesday in the week prior to the Planning Committee meeting.

The committee usually meets on the first Thursday of every month to consider reports about planning applications, planning policy and planning regulation matters.  

The meetings are normally held in County Buildings, Martin Street, Stafford.

PDF Download Icon||| County Buildings location map|||

NEW - The Planning Committee webcast| live for a trial period  - March and April 2012

Useful Documents and Links

PDF Download IconTerms of Reference|||
PDF Download IconPlanning Committee - Members' Guidance Protocol - updated June 2010||| 
PDF Download IconPlanning Committee - Public Speaking Leaflet|||
PDF Download IconPlanning Committee - Public Speaking Protocol - updated March 2010|||
PDF Download IconChairman's Site Inspections - updated October 2007|||
PDF Download IconPlanning Committee policy on when to have a site visit - new October 2007|||
PDF Download IconPlanning Committee Site Visit Protocol - updated March 2010|||
PDF Download IconPolicy on Requests for the Deferral of the Determination of Planning Applications||| 

How we consult you on planning applications and plan-making|||

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