The Town Council is not a Planning Authority, but under the Local Government Act 1972 is able to make observations to the Planning Authority upon applications in its Parish. The Planning Authority for Aylesbury Town Council is Buckinghamshire Council – Aylesbbury Vale Area.

The Planning Committee of Aylesbury Town Council holds on average 24 meetings per annum.

Terms of Reference

To consider planning applications and submit comments to Buckinghamshire Council on behalf of the Town Council. However, the Committee may refer any contentious applications for discussion/comment to full Council.

  1. The Committee shall consist of 9 members and the quorum is 3.
  2. The meetings shall be determined at the Annual Council Meeting, or otherwise by Council or this Committee’s decision.
  3. 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.
  4. To consider all matters relating to the physical environment of the town and liaise with Buckinghamshire Council, other agencies and local interest groups on such issues.
  5. 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.
  6. To ensure that when the Town Council has made strong objections, a Member of the Planning & Licensing Committee, or other Town Councillors, make such representations to the Buckinghamshire Council, Central Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee (as the Planning Authority).
  7. To consider licensing applications and submit comments to Buckinghamshire Council on behalf of the Town Council.
  8. To consider the impact of licensing applications on the town and liaise with Buckinghamshire Council, Licensing Forum, other agencies and local interest groups on such issues.
  9. To seek to ensure that appropriate licensing hours and conditions are applied to premises, and in particular where these are located in residential areas.
  10. To review Committee Terms of Reference in a regular and timely manner.

May 2023

Planning & Licensing