25.18 Decisions that go against the local development framework or officers' recommendations

If the officers recommend going against the local development framework, they should give full reasons in the report.

If a committee goes against the officers' recommendation, it must be for planning reasons and these must be clear and convincing. A detailed note of the reasons should be put on the application file. The personal circumstances of the applicant are rarely enough.

If a committee is thinking of voting against the officers' recommendation, officers should be asked to explain any effect it might have.

Page last reviewed 12 Jun 2007

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