How often do planning committees meet?

every 2 to 8 weeks
Planning committees generally meet every 2 to 8 weeks depending on the local authority, the time of year and the number of applications. Special meetings may be held for particularly important applications.

Are planning committee meetings open to the public?

Planning Committee meetings are open to the public. You do not need to register in advance unless you wish to speak. Planning Committee meetings are filmed for live or subsequent broadcast on our website. At the start of the meeting the Chairman will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed.

How do you control a committee?

Four Effective Strategies for Managing Committees

1. Understand Roles. Organization is key to the effectiveness of any committee.
2. Plan and Manage Your Strategies. Planning and management strategies are often dictated by the needs of each unique institution and department.
3. Engage with Committee Members.
4. Solve Problems.

Do all planning applications go to committee?

Do all applications go to Planning Committee? No. Applications aren’t automatically sent to Committee, unless they are very large or objections are received when the applicant (or their partner) works at the Council or they are a Councillor.

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How to contact Merton Council planning application committee?

Please email [email protected] or phone 020 8545 3445 or 020 8545 3448. Up to two objectors can register to speak for 3 minutes each and this is allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Who is head of democracy services Merton Council?

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Why was Merton TV not at the meeting?

Merton TV did not attend this meeting due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 safety advice. Merton Council filmed the meeting in… Taking into account the rapid increase of cases locally and the Government advice on social distancing, travel and “gatherings” Merton.TV…

When do the planning applications committee meetings take place?

Meetings 18 Jun 2020 7.15 pm 14 May 2020 7.15 pm 23 Apr 2020 7.15 pm- CANCELLED 19 Mar 2020 7.15 pm- Agenda, Decisions, Draft Minutes 13 Feb 2020 7.15 pm- Agenda, Decisions, Minutes 16 Jan 2020 7.15 pm- Agenda, Decisions, Minutes 12 Dec 2019 7.15 pm- CANCELLED 14 Nov 2019 7.15 pm- Agenda, Decisions, Minutes