National Scheme of Delegation for planning decisions
Lambeth Council recently adopted a national scheme of delegation for planning decisions, a framework affecting how applications are determined.
Lambeth Council approved the adoption of a national scheme of delegation for planning decisions on 14 October 2026, as part of constitutional changes for 2026-27. This move, necessitated by The Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local..., aims to streamline governance processes and enhance democratic accountability, a story on 15 October 2026 reported.
The national scheme provides a standardised framework for how planning decisions are delegated, amending the council's constitution. It dictates which planning applications are delegated to officers and which are referred to committee, introducing a 'gateway test' for committee referrals. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
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