Council chief in planning probe

20 Decmber 2005 - BBC Wales Website

Swansea Council is looking into a planning application made by its chief executive in respect of his Gower home.

The authority said "there is an issue" surrounding an application made by Tim Thorogood for his house in Rhossili.

Council records indicate Mr Thorogood had applied for planning permission to build a detached garage and workshop at the property.

The council said he had not been suspended but was subject to a "formal processQ" in respect of the matter.

According to information on the council's own website in September 2004 Mr Thorogood applied and was subsequently granted permission for the garage and workshop.

In September of this year he applied and was granted permission for minor amendments to the plan.

In a statement the authority said: "There is an issue regarding a planning application at chief executive Tim Thorogood's home.

"There is a formal process to follow in respect of this matter.

"The chief executive is being dealt with in accordance with the procedures that are set out for chief executives.

"It is inappropriate for the council to comment further on this matter."