1. Who can speak at Planning committee?

Everyone has the opportunity to speak and make their comments known at planning committee.  However, for each application on the agenda:

• One person may speak to object
• One to support, and
• One representative of an affected town, community or parish council or community forum may speak.

Requests to speak are therefore managed on a first come, first served basis. 

For some large or complex applications the Chairman of the committee may allow additional speakers but this will not be the normal approach.

If you would like to speak, you will have the option to attend and speak in person or submit a speech to be read by someone on your behalf.  Please see our 'Guidance for speakers' for more information.