Agenda item

At Planning & Transportation Committee on 13 June, Members raised concerns about the approach taken to the assessment of development viability appraisals and asked that a report be brought back to a future meeting addressing:

Officers had now reviewed the approach taken to confidentiality and arrangements had been updated including on the planning applications website to reinforce the presumption of transparency. The report also clarified that confidential information was available to Committee members subject to the necessary protocols.

Officers were also reviewing the process for selecting and appointing consultants to undertake reviews of viability appraisals and were examining the potential to use the District Valuation Service or seek support from the Mayor of London. A report will be brought back to a future Committee for consideration.

Members commented that the Col should employ the best in the field. 

RESOLVED that the report be noted.