new rules governing how planning applications are delegated
Merton Council has approved new rules for delegating planning applications, aligning with national changes due to take effect in October 2026.
Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee approved new rules for delegating planning applications in October 2026. These rules align with national changes to the planning system, which are set to come into effect later that month. The new system will classify applications into two schedules.
Under the new rules, Schedule 1 applications will be determined by officers, while Schedule 2 applications will be eligible for committee consideration if they pass specific criteria. The committee was informed that these national changes aim to streamline the planning process.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee approved new rules for delegating planning applications on 22 October 2026. Source
- National changes to the planning system, which these rules align with, are set to come into effect on 31 October 2026. Source
- The new rules classify planning applications into Schedule 1 (officer determined) and Schedule 2 (eligible for committee consideration). Source
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