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RTPI steps up attack on member appeals

PlanningResource, 10 January 2008

The RTPI this week renewed its attack on proposals to remove the right of independent appeal for minor planning applications.

The planning bill, released last y ear, proposes that minor applications would be determined by planning officers but could then be reviewed by review boards.

These would be made up of councillors from the planning authority and there would be no right of appeal to an inspector.

Speaking at a public bill committee session, RTPI secretary-general Robert Upton said this has attracted the most hostility of all proposals in the bill and that there is no evidence to show why the system should change.

"The public wants decisions made by competent and independent professionals," he argued.

But the Local Government Association insisted that councillors are more than capable of the task.

Chairman Simon Milton said: "It is ridiculous to think that councillors who make decisions on very complex matters can not make decisions on minor planning matters."