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I'm sure the protocols are written down and readily accessible to all councillors. The Planning Committee plays a quasi-judicial role and is required to comply with planning law, irrespective of the personal views of its members. This will include taking due account of the evidence that is...

I'll wait until the officers' report becomes public, before commenting. I'm just a little concerned that the Club has been taken by surprise to discover that the planning officers are recommending refusal at this late stage in the process. Surely there has been time to identify any problems...

The previous regime never got itself into a situation where the City Council's planners took a stance that came as a surprise to the Club. What's caused this breakdown in communications?

Indeed. Or the Applicant can submit a modified application that will overcome the objections of the Planning Officers. Or the Applicant can appeal against refusal. As far as this application is concerned, I have no inside information, other than that published on the Council website.