Decision details
To temporarily suspend enforcement to those businesses providing services to the community in response to COVID 19
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To temporarily suspend enforcement of planning legislation and planning conditions associated with those businesses providing services to the community in response to the coronavirus (where they are operating in line with current guidance on the virus). This includes relaxing restrictions on these business such as:
- Hours of operation (i.e. increasing opening hours)
- Change of use (i.e. allowing pubs to operate as hot food takeaways)
- Additional service provision
- Delivery hours (allowing deliveries for extended hours)
- Temporary advertising providing information related to coronavirus
This suspension will last for 12 months, unless withdrawn prior.
Reasons for the decision:
Direct response for Coronavirus/Covid-19
Alternative options considered:
Continue with the status quo – detrimental to communities and businesses
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Agreed
Consultees
Lead of the Council
Director of Planning
Senior Enforcement Officer
Contact: David Oakhill, Senior Development Manager, Place & Growth 01242 264168 Email: [email protected].
Publication date: 23/03/2020
Date of decision: 20/03/2020