Members noted the report on the current status of nine undetermined Major Planning Applications.  Three were subject to a Section 106 obligation/completion, one was subject to shared access resolution, one had been delegated for approval, one was ongoing subject to discussions regarding the Habitat Regulations Assessment, one was awaiting amended submissions, one had been amended and re-advertised, and one had been amended and discussions were being held regarding affordable housing provision. 

It was noted that since the report had been compiled, some of the applications had progressed further; notably the Clavering Walk (RR/2020/2260/P) application was currently with the drainage authority and would be submitted for consideration as soon as possible.   

Members were concerned at the length of time that planning applications were currently taking to determine; it was confirmed that the average time was between 100 and 150 days, meaning that some were determined in less time and others more.  The Development Manager had previously advised the Committee on the resource issues within the Planning Department that had resulted in the current backlog of applications and delays in determination.  

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.