A report submitted to the Audit and Governance Committee on 14 June 2012 recommended a number of management actions following the internal audit report into the “Waste Transfer Station” (Lyme Green). As part of the report action B7 recommended that a task and finish group on Planning Enforcement be established, with the Environment & Prosperity Scrutiny Committee subsequently agreeing the terms of reference for the group.
The recommendations put forward contribute to the provision of a clear, organised approach to the planning enforcement service, aiding all those involved in the making of accurate and effective decisions. They include the development of a new policy that will lead to the development of a suitable management framework providing transparency in the decision making process, allowing consistency and fairness whilst helping members to monitor decisions taken.
Tackling key issues of performance management, public relations and working practices will build a proactive enforcement service that is considered a key component in an effective planning function.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination