The terms of reference of the Development Control Committee are as follows:

(a) The functions of the Council as Local Planning Authority in relation to the control of development, the display of advertisements, listed buildings, tree preservation orders and conservation areas including deemed planning permission for development by the Council or development of Council land or property

(b) The formulation of observations or recommendations on planning applications to be determined by the County Council or a neighbouring local planning authority or pursuant to notifications of proposed development by other local or public authorities, Government departments, the Crown or statutory undertakers

(c) The administration, enforcement and relaxation of building regulations and associated legislation

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