Pro Forma Question Form
Planning Applications
If you wish to speak either in favour of, or in objection to, a particular planning application then please read below.
Whilst it would be helpful if you could advise the Area Coordinator (either by telephone, e-mail or fax) that you wish to speak, it is not mandatory.
When the particular application you are interested in is reached, the procedure is as follows:
1. The planning officer will make a short presentation to the Committee.
2. The Chairman will ask if any member of the public wishes to speak against the application - if you do please make yourself known to the Chairman. You will be asked to state your name for the record and then you have up to 3 minutes to make your statement.
3. The Chairman will ask if any member of the public wishes to speak in favour of the application - same
rules apply as for those speaking against.
4. A representative (if present) of the appropriate Parish Council will be allowed to put forward the view of that Parish Council.
5. The respective County Councillor (if present) will be asked for their view.
6. The District Councillor(s) of the respective ward will be asked to state their view.
7. A motion will be put forward (and seconded unless proposed by the chairman).
8. A debate amongst the District Councillors will take place.
9. A vote will be taken, with the result being decided by a simple majority with the Chairman having a casting vote in the event of a tie.
No further comment is allowed from any member of the public or Parish Council after their opportunity to speak has ended.
A booklet explaining all of the above in more detail is available from the Area Coordinator. If you wish to receive a copy please contact Democratic Services:
Tel - (01722)
434236
Fax - (01722) 434478
E-mail - dsumail@salisbury.gov.uk
E- mail Northern Area Coordinator here