(1) A local authority may determine fees relating to planning applications in its area.

(2) Subsection (1) applies, but is not restricted to, fees relating to—

(a) permitted development applications, and

(b) discharge of planning conditions.—

Brought up, and read the First time.

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.

The Committee divided:

Ayes 4, Noes 8.

Question accordingly negatived.

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