To receive apologies for absence.

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on the Agenda.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 1st December, 2003.

To consider and take any appropriate action on the attached reports of the Head of Planning Services in respect of the planning applications received for the central area of Herefordshire and to authorise him to impose any additional conditions and reasons considered to be necessary.

Plans relating to planning applications on this agenda will be available for inspection by Members during the meeting and also in the Council Chamber from 1.30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.