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 20th August 2003.  These will arrive “To follow” by not later than 13th September 2003. 

To note the contents of the attached report of the Head of Planning Services in respect of appeals for the northern 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 northern 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.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS

In the opinion of the Proper Officer, the next item will not be, or is likely not to be, open to the public and press at the time it is considered.

RECOMMENDATION:THAT the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12(A) of the Local Government Act, 1972 as indicated below.

To note the Council’s current position in respect of enforcement proceedings for the northern area. 

(This item discloses information relating to possible legal proceedings by the Council;

Information relating to a notice, order or direction which the Council might impose on someone, and;

Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.)