Does the Checklist score decide whether or not planning consent is given?
No. This is a tool for decision makers, not a decision-making tool. It provides an overview of the sustainability performance of the application across each of the eight sections, as well as highlighting issues which have not been addressed in the application and issues for which minimum standards have not been met. It is for the Local Planning Authority, through its Members and Officers, to determine whether or not this is appropriate and acceptable for the intended development and the site on which it is located. The Checklist is designed to make this easier.
