Councillor Bill Stevens introduced the motion on notice on changes to the planning system. This was seconded by Councillor Tina Tuohy. 

Following a discussion with contributions from Councillors Allen, Darcy, Evans OBE, Goslin, Nicholson, Smith, Stoneman the motion was not carried.

For (19)

Councillors Allen, Briars-Delve, Coker, Dr Cree, Cresswell, Evans OBE, Goslin, Hendy, Holloway, Laing, Penberthy, Poyser, Reilly, Rennie, Stevens, Tippetts, Tuffin, Tuohy, Wheeler

Against (27)

Councillors Bingley, Mrs Bowyer, Mrs Bridgeman, Burden, Carlyle, Churchill, Collins, Darcy, Deacon, Drean, Finn, Harrison, Hulme, Mrs Loveridge, Dr Mahony, Nicholson, Partridge, Patel, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Salmon, Shayer, Smith, Stoneman, Tofan, Wakeham, Ms Watkin.

Abstain (3)

Councillors Mrs Beer, Dann, Singh.