Community councils are statutory consultees in the planning system, and we are aware of the importance of this role. Due to the workload and timescales involved the planning committee typically meets at least twice each month (usually on the second and last Mondays of the month). The committee has delegated power to act (ie comment or formally object on planning matters) without waiting for ratification by the full community council. The committee's actions are reported to the full community council for confirmation.
The documents which the planning committee considers are mainly of three types:-
- The Development Plan, which currently consists of the Fife Structure Plan, and the Local Plan. The Structure Plan will in due course be superseded by the TAYplan.
- Planning Applications. We consider major development applications for sites in and around St Andrews, applications for the two conservation areas in the town, and other applications of ‘public interest’ that are likely to affect life in St Andrews in some way.
- Consultation documents produced by the Scottish Government.
Members: Howard Greenwell (convener), Izzy Corbin, Ian Goudie, Judith Harding, Henry Paul, Andy Primmer and Penny Uprichard.
The minutes of the planning committee usually appear as part of the Agenda for the next full meeting of the Community Council.