Delegation of planning applications
Hounslow Council is updating its planning application delegation processes to comply with new national legislation.
Hounslow Council approved changes to its Planning Committee's terms of reference in October 2026, adapting its process for the delegation of planning applications. These revisions are a legal obligation for all local planning authorities, stemming from the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2026.
The new national legislation introduces a scheme for the delegation and referral of planning applications, and imposes a maximum limit of 13 members for planning committees. Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of the Council, stated that these updates are legally required.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council approved changes to its Planning Committee's terms of reference on 21 October 2026. Source
- The changes are due to the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and Town and Country Planning Regulations 2026. Source
- New legislation introduces a national scheme for the delegation and referral of planning applications. Source
- The new legislation imposes a maximum limit of 13 members for planning committees. Source
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