The Planning Committee shall be comprised of 6 Members to be appointed at the Annual Meeting, or when a vacancy arises.
To respond to planning applications where the Council is consulted.
To respond on behalf of the Council to Durham County Council in relation to planning applications.
N.B. All members of the Council will be sent information as to the planning applications which would be considered at each meeting of the Planning Committee in order that they may, if they wish attend the Committee.
Where necessary, because of timescale, the Town Clerk is authorised to respond on behalf of the Council provided that he has consulted with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee. All Members will receive details of planning applications which are dealt with under this delegation and may make comments.
