How long does it take for the Community Planning Commission to make a decision on an Approval Not Required Plan?
M.G.L Chapter 41, Section 81P requires the Commission to make a decision within 21 days from the date of filing the application with the Town Clerk. Public Hearings are not required by State Statute for an Approval Not Required Plan, however, you may have received a “Courtesy Notice” informing you of an ANR proposal near the proximity of your property. The CPC sends out these notices because although not required by law, we feel strongly it is a courtesy due to abutters. It is highly likely a decision will be made the evening specified that the ANR plan will be considered at the CPC.
