Re: Re: Pre planning Consultation Meetings?

@billy no mates wrote:

Are the planning Authorities obliged to keep minutes or records of what is discussed in a pre planning consultation with a developer?
Are officials of the PA allowed to meet “unofficially” with a developer to ‘discuss’ his planning application?
Would this not be contrary to the requirements of the PA code of conduct?

Planning Authorities are not strictly obliged as such, but should generally keep note for their own records (often useful if elements of a planning condition are contested or disputed). A developer and his/her officials should document the proceedings of a meeting more than anyone at the end of the day – given the associated investment.

When you say PA officials – I assume you are referring to planners? Any meeting is a ‘meeting’ – and when it comes to discussing your project they should always be treated accordingly. If a planner comes to meet you to discuss your project – with regard to the planning process – there is no such thing as ‘unofficial’ – note-taking and your appropriate representatives should be present.