To note that, at the Annual Council meeting on 23^rd May, 2003 Councillor Mrs R.F. Lincoln was elected Chairman and Councillor P.G. Turpin was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Southern Area Planning Sub-Committee.

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 23 April, 2003.

To note the contents of the attached report of the Head of Planning Services in respect of the appeals received or determined for the southern area of Herefordshire.

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 southern 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.