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Written questions from Councillors.
A list of the written questions submitted by Members has been included in the agenda papers. This will be repeated along with the written answers received and will be taken as read as part of an addendum circulated separately at the meeting.
Minutes:
48.1 The Mayor reminded Council that written questions from Members and the replies from the appropriate Councillor were taken as read by reference to the list included in the addendum which had been circulated as detailed below:
48.2 (a) Councillor Simson
“What is the percentage of minor planning applications that have been refused by officers over the past twelve months under delegated powers and the percentage of those applicants that have subsequently appealed and the original decision overturned?”
Reply from Councillor Mac Cafferty, Chair of the Planning Committee.
The number of minor applications determined between 01/11/2013 – 30/11/2014 were:
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Number of minor applications determined under delegated powers |
937 |
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Number of minor applications refused |
281 |
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Percentage of minor applications refused |
29.99% |
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Number of minor applications refused and subsequently appealed |
32 |
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Percentage of minor applications refused and subsequently appealed |
11.39% |
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Number of minor applications where the original decision overturned – appeal allowed |
12 |
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Percentage of minor applications where the original decision overturned – appeal allowed |
37.50% |
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Number of minor applications where the appeal was dismissed |
18 |
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Percentage of minor applications where the appeal was dismissed |
56.25% |
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Number of minor applications where the appeal was withdrawn |
2 |
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Percentage of minor applications where the appeal was withdrawn |
6.25% |
Supporting documents:
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Item 48 Mem Written Questions, item 48.
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Item 48 Mem Written Questions + Answers, item 48.
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