Local authorities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (HIOW) are considering proposals to reorganise the common administrative elements and back office functions of their planning departments. The aim is to achieve service improvements and cost savings.
The Integrated Development Control (IDC) project used input from Hampshire County Council and four participating local authorities � New Forest District Council, Hart District Council, Winchester City Council and Rushmoor Borough Council � to review current planning administration processes, and consider alternatives with a view to their better management.