Planning and Licensing Remit and Membership

1. To consider planning applications and submit comments to Aylesbury Vale District Council or Bucks County Council on behalf of the Town Council. However the Committee may refer any contentious applications for discussion/comment by the Town Council.

2. To respond to consultation on local plans and other planning related issues on behalf of the Town Council. However the Committee may refer major planning issues to the Town Council.

3. To consider all matters relating to the physical environment of the town and liaise with County and District Councils, other agencies and local interest groups on such issues.

4. To respond to proposals and consultations of other authorities, organisations or utilities companies, including traffic regulation orders, radio masts, etc., on behalf of the Town Council.

5. To ensure that when the Town Council has made strong objections, a Member of the Planning & Licensing Committee, or other Town Councillors, attends meetings of the Aylesbury Vale District Council’s Development Control Committees and Licensing Sub-Committee.

6. To consider licensing applications and submit comments to the Aylesbury Vale District Council on behalf of the Town Council.

7. To consider the impact of licensing applications on the town and liaise with County, District Councils, Licensing Forum, other agencies and local interest groups on such issues.

8. To seek to ensure that appropriate licensing hours and conditions are applied to premises, and in particular where these are located in residential areas.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP