Planning applications hearings procedure

After the hearing

Closing the hearing

The Chair or Convener will:

  • check if the Committee or Council has all the information needed
  • ask if participants are satisfied with how the hearing was run
    (responses will be recorded in the meeting minutes)

All parties will then return to the public gallery.

Decision-making

The planning officer will:

  • present their appraisal and recommendation

The Committee or Council will then:

  • consider and determine the application

Page last modified: 27 October 2025