This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Planning Committee Speaking Times'.




 
 
 
 
 
Your request and our response are set out below.
 
Request 
1. Can you confirm how long, in minutes, a community group is permitted to 
speak at your local council's Planning Committee? 
2. Is there a limit on the number of registered speakers permitted to speak at 
your Planning Committee? If yes, please specify the maximum number of 
speakers allowed. 
3. Is there a limit on the total time allowed for registered speakers? If yes, 
please provide details of the time restriction. 
3. Are your Planning Committee procedure rules publicly available online? If 
yes, please provide the web link.
 
Response
 
1. A community group is permitted to speak for 3 minutes at the Council’s 
Planning Committee.
2. Yes, six (3 per side of the debate) unless otherwise agreed by the Chair.
3. Yes, 18 minutes (3 minutes x 6 speakers).
4. Yes - 
https://democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=157
 and 
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/about/keydocuments/constitution/