Farnham Park Cemetery

A planning inquiry related to Farnham Park Cemetery, Land At Hale Road, Farnham will open at 10am on 17 December 2024 and is anticipated to run for six days.

The inquiry will be live-streamed:

Planning inquiry 17 December 2024 (youtube.com)

Reason for inquiry

Appeal by The Ismaili Trust and Savills relating to the application to Waverley Borough Council.

APP/R3650/W/24/3350600

Waverley BC application: WA/2023/00087 following refusal on 12/03/2024

Description of works: Erection of funeral ceremony building with associated landscaping and parking

Site Address: Farnham Park Cemetery, Hale, Road Farnham

Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Alison Dyson

Email: Alison.dyson@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Tel: 0303 444 5000

Week 1 - Day 1

Tuesday 17 December, 10am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Week 1 - Day 2

Wednesday 18 December, 9.30am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Week 1 - Day 3

Thursday 19 December, 9.30am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Week 2 - Day 1

Tuesday 14 January, 9.30am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Week 2 - Day 2

Wednesday 15 January, 9.30am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Week 2 - Day 3

Thursday 16 January, 9.30am start

Subject	Speaker/Participant/Witness	Duration

Full details can be found on the Inspector's Update Note

Date	Submission/Action
Friday 8 November 2024	Deadline for submission of: Council confirmation of venue arrangements and details. Council confirmation of Inquiry website arrangements.
Agreed version by Friday 8 November 2024 Updated (if required) by Tuesday 19 November 2024 Final version (if required) by Tuesday 3 December 2024	Statement of Common Ground
Tuesday 12 November 2024 (five weeks before)	Confirmation of witnesses participating in the inquiry
Tuesday 19 November 2024 (four weeks before)	Deadline for submission of: • all proofs of evidence • core documents list • initial draft planning obligation (if required)
Tuesday 26 November 2024 (three weeks before)	Deadline for the council to submit a copy of the Inquiry notification letter and list of those notified.
Tuesday 3 December 2024 (two weeks before)	Deadline for submission of: • final version of statement of common ground • any necessary rebuttal proofs • suggested list of conditions • final timing estimates for witnesses If required at that stage: • final draft planning obligation and relevant office copy entries • CIL Compliance Statement (Council) Deadline for receipt of: • hard copies requested by the Inspector
Tuesday 10 December 2024 (one week before)	Deadline for site visit itinerary and any viewpoints that parties may wish for me to consider
Tuesday 17 December 2024	Inquiry opens at 10:00

Core Document List DRAFT (subject to change)

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Inquiry Site Notice

Pre-Inquiry Documents

CD1 - Application Documents and Plans

CD2 - Additional/Amended Reports and/or Plans submitted after validation

CD3 - Other Application Docs and Plans

CD4 - Key Consultation Responses

CD5 - Determination Documents

CD6 - Appeal Documents

CD7 - Development Plan Policies

CD8 - Other Local Planning Guidance

CD9 - Relevant Site History

CD10 - National Policy and Guidance

CD11 - Relevant Appeal Decisions

CD12 - Topic-Specific Documents

CD13 - Miscellaneous Documents (TBC)

CD1 - Application Documents and Plans

Plans

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (if relevant)
CD1.1	Location Plan - Existing	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-001
CD1.2	Site Plan - Existing and Demolitions	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-005
CD1.3	Site Plan - Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-006
CD1.4	Ground Floor Plan - Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-100
CD1.5	Roof Plan - Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-105
CD1.6	Site Sections - Existing and Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-201
CD1.7	North and South Elevations - Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-301
CD1.8	East and West Elevations - Proposed	17.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-00-302
CD1.9	GA – Landscape Plan	17.01.2023	Camlins		SY678-110-0001
CD1.10	GA – Indicative External Levels	17.01.2023	Camlins		SY678-110-0021

Documents

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (if relevant)
CD1.11	Drawing Issue Sheet	16.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101
CD1.12	Design and Access Statement - Part 1	26.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-PL-DAS
CD1.12	Design and Access Statement - Part 2	26.01.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-PL-DAS
CD1.13	Planning Statement	16.01.2023	Savills
CD1.14	Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Part 1 - Part 1	16.01.2023	Allen Pyke	Part 1-3
CD1.14	Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Part 1 - Part 2	16.01.2023	Allen Pyke	Part 1-3
CD1.14	Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - Part 1 - Part 3	16.01.2023	Allen Pyke	Part 1-3
CD1.15	Heritage Statement	16.01.2023	Savills
CD1.16	Arboricultural Impact Assessment Plans: Plan 1: Tree Constraints Plan (14146/P01a) Plan 2: Tree Retention and Removal Plan (14146/P02c)	16.01.2023	Tyler Grange
CD1.17	Ecological Impact Assessment	16.01.2023	Tyler Grange
CD1.18	Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations	06.02.2023	Tyler Grange
CD1.19	Biodiversity Checklist	16.01.2023	Tyler Grange
CD1.20	Energy & Sustainability Statement	26.01.2023	Ritchie & Daffin	Section 6.4 of DAS
CD1.21	Climate Change and Sustainability Checklist	26.01.2023	Savills
CD1.22	Transport Assessment	16.01.2023	Elliott Wood
CD1.23	Travel Plan	19.04.2023	Elliott Wood
CD1.24	Flood Risk Assessment		Elliott Wood	Incl. SuDS	2210151-EWP-ZZ-XX-
CD1.25	Statement of Community Involvement	26.01.2023	Cratus		RP-C-002-P2

CD2 - Additional/Amended Reports and/or Plans submitted after validation

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (if relevant)
CD2.1	Implementation Note	08.02.2023	Savills
CD2.2	Response to comments provided by Surrey Wildlife Trust	23.10.2023	Tyler Grange
CD2.3	Ground Floor Plan – Proposed	23.10.2023	Niall McLaughlin Architects		2101-SK-042
CD2.4	Site Access Pedestrian Visibility Splay	23.10.2023	Elliot Wood		2210151-EWP-ZZ-00-DR-C-5005
CD2.5	Land at Hale Farnham Occupancy Survey	23.10.2023	Elliot Wood
CD2.6	Parking Survey + Funeral Graphs	23.10.2023	Elliot Wood
CD2.7	Parking Survey Summary	23.10.2023	Elliot Wood
CD2.8	Land at Hale Farnham Occupancy Survey	23.10.2023	Elliot Wood		SBS1015
CD2.9	Response to Surrey Fire and Rescue	19.04.2023	Elliot Wood	Response to comment on 6^th Feb 2023
CD2.10	Response to SCC Highways	19.04.2023	Elliot Wood	Response to comment on 9^th Feb 2023
CD2.11	Response to WBC Highways	19.04.2023	Elliot Wood	Response to comment on 9^th Feb 2023
CD2.12	Transport Addendum	06.12.2023

CD3 - Other Application Docs and Plans

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
CD3.1	Location Plan - Proposed	22.07.2024	Niall McLaughlin Architects	Minor amendment	2101-00-002 P02
CD3.2	Site Plan - Existing and Demolitions	22.07.2024	Niall McLaughlin Architects	Minor amendment	2101-00-005 P02
CD3.3	Site Plan - Proposed	22.07.2024	Niall McLaughlin Architects	Minor amendment	2101-00-006 P02
CD3.4	GA - Landscape Plan	15.08.2024	Camlins	Minor amendment	SY678-110-0001A
CD3.5	GA - Indicative External Levels	15.08.2024	Camlins	Minor amendment	SY678-110-0021A
CD3.6	Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations	12.08.2024	Tyler Grange	Minor amendment	14146_R01 b
CD3.7	Ecological Impact Assessment	12.08.2024	Tyler Grange	Minor amendment	14146_R01 b

CD4 - Key Consultation Responses

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments
CD4.1	Thames Water consultation response	18.01.2023	Thames Water
CD4.2	SCC Archaeology consultation response	23.01.2023	SCC Historic Environment Planning: Archaeology
CD4.3	SCC Drainage consultation response	24.01.2023	SCC Flood Risk, Planning & Consenting
CD4.4	SCC Drainage consultation response (follow up)	30.01.2023	SCC Flood Risk, Planning & Consenting	2nd response
CD4.5	Natural England consultation response	27.01.2023	Natural England
CD4.6	SCC AONB consultation response	30.01.2023	Surrey Hill AONB
CD4.7	WBC EHO (Noise) consultation response	02.02.2023	WBC Environmental Health
CD4.8	SCC Fire and Rescue consultation response	06.02.2023	SCC Fire & Rescue Service
CD4.9	SCC Fire and Rescue consultation response	06.06.2023	SCC Fire & Rescue Service	2nd response
CD4.10	SCC Fire and Rescue consultation response	08.06.2023	SCC Fire & Rescue Service	3nd response
CD4.11	SCC Fire and Rescue consultation response	15.11.2023	SCC Fire & Rescue Service	4th response
CD4.12	Southern Water consultation response	06.02.2023	Southern Water
CD4.13	Southern Water Re-consultation response	06.10.2024	Southern Water
CD4.14	SCC Highways consultation response	09.02.2023	SCC Highways
CD4.15	SCC Highways consultation response	07.07.2023	SCC Highways	2nd response
CD4.16	SCC Highways consultation response	01.02.2024	SCC Highways	3rd response
CD4.17	SCC Minerals and Waste consultation response	13.02.2023	SCC Minerals & Waste
CD4.18	Farnham Town Council consultation response	21.02.2023	Farnham Town Council
CD4.19	Surrey Wildlife Trust consultation response	23.02.2023	Surrey Wildlife Trust
CD4.20	Surrey Wildlife Trust consultation response	06.06.2023	Surrey Wildlife Trust	2nd response
CD4.21	Surrey Wildlife Trust consultation response	26.06.2023	Surrey Wildlife Trust	3rd response
CD4.22	WBC EHO (Health & Safety) consultation response	07.02.2024	WBC Environmental Health
CD4.23	Historic England consultation response	30.01.2024	Historic England
CD4.24	Environment Agency consultation response	19.04.2023	Environment Agency
CD4.25	The Garden Trust consultation response	09.02.2023	The Gardens Trust
CD4.26	SCC Fire and Rescue Re-consultation Response	29.08.2024	SCC Fire & Rescue Service
CD4.27	SCC SuDs Re-consultation Response	22.08.2024	SCC Flood Risk, Planning & Consenting
CD4.28	Environment Agency Re-consultation Response	23.08.2024	Environment Agency
CD4.29	Surrey Hill AONB Re-consultation Response	02.09.2024	Surrey Hill AONB
CD4.30	Farnham TC Interested Party Comment	07.11.2024	Farnham TC
CD4.31	SCC Drainage Interested Party Comment	01.10.2024	SCC Flood Risk, Planning & Consenting
CD4.32	SCC Highways Interested Party Comments	24.10.2024	SCC Highways	01.02.24 Suggested conditions

CD5 - Determination Documents

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author
CD5.1	Decision Notice	12.03.2024	WBC
CD5.2	Officer Report	27.08.2024	WBC
CD5.3	Planning Committee Update	04.03.2024	WBC
CD5.4	Planning Committee Update 2	04.03.2024	WBC
CD5.5	Planning Committee Minutes	06.03.2024	WBC

CD6 - Appeal Documents

Statements of Case (SoC)

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments
CD6.1	Statement of Case – Planning	25.09.2024	Savills	With 2 appendices
CD6.1	Statement of Case - Planning - Appendix 1	25.09.2024	Savills
CD6.1	Statement of Case - Planning - Appendix 2	25.09.2024	Savills
CD6.2	Statement of Case – Design	25.09.2024	Niall McLaughlin Architects
CD6.3	Statement of Case – Landscape	25.09.2024	SLR Consulting Limited	With App D and E
CD6.3	Statement of Case – Landscape - Appendix D	25.09.2024	SLR Consulting Limited
CD6.3	Statement of Case – Landscape - Appendix E	25.09.2024	SLR Consulting Limited
CD6.4	Statement of Case – Need	25.09.2024	The Ismaili Trust (UK)
CD6.5	Equalities Act	30.09.2024	Lord Banner KC, on behalf of the Ismaili Trust (UK)
CD6.6	WBC Statement of Case	24.10.2024	WBC

Statements of Common Ground (SoCG)/ Position Statements

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
6.7	Statement of Common Ground	2024	Appellant and WBC	TBC

Document Title

Date

Adopted

Published/Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

6.7

Statement of Common Ground

2024

Appellant and WBC

TBC

Case Management Conference/Pre-Inquiry Meeting

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author
CD6.8	Agenda CMC	18.10.2024	PINS
CD6.9	CMC Pre-Note	18.10.2024	PINS
CD6.10	Post CMC Note	04.11.2024	PINS

Document Title

Date

Adopted

Published/Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

CD6.8

Agenda CMC

18.10.2024

PINS

CD6.9

CMC Pre-Note

18.10.2024

PINS

CD6.10

Post CMC Note

04.11.2024

PINS

S106 Planning Obligation, Planning Conditions and CIL Compliance

Document Title

Date

Adopted

Published/Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

CD7 - Development Plan Policies

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author
CD7.1	Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 1	02.2018	WBC
CD7.2	Waverley Borough Local Plan Part 2	03.2023	WBC
CD7.3	Intentionally Blank
CD7.4	Farnham Neighbourhood Plan	04.2020	WBC

CD8 - Other Local Planning Guidance

Supplementary Planning Documents

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author
CD8.1	WBC’s Parking Guidelines	2013	WBC
CD8.2	Climate Change and Sustainability SPD	10.2022	WBC
CD8.3	Farnham Design Statement (draft 2022 version)	2022	FTC
CD8.4	Carbon Neutrality Action Plan 2020-2030	2019	WBC

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
CD8.5	Surrey Vehicular and Cycle Parking Guidance	2018	SCC

CD9 - Relevant Site History

Document Title

Date

Adopted

Published/Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

CD9.1

Approval Notice WA/2010/0166

05.05.2010

WBC

CD9.2

Approval Notice WA/2019/0417

25.02.2020

WBC

CD9.3

Approval Notice WA/2019/1508

10.06.2020

WBC

CD9.4

PRE/2022/00103 Pre-app advice letter

08.09.2022

WBC

CD9.5

Officer’s Report for WA/2010/0166

19.10.2010

WBC

CD9.6

Plans and Documents for Discharge of Conditions – CD9.7

15.12.2010

WBC

CD9.7

Discharge of Conditions of WA/2010/0166

07.02.2011

WBC

CD9.8

Discharge of Conditions of amended plans – WA.2010.0166

31.03.2011

WBC

CD9.9

Approval of Conditions of WA/2010/0166, with accompanying approved details

a) Landscape Method Statement - revised 13.12.10

b) Landscape Management Plan - revised 13.12.10

C) 228-14C - Proposed Master Plan

d) 228-15C - Proposed Phasing Plan

e) 228-16B - Proposed Car Park & Entrance Drive

f) 228-17B - Proposed Hedges and Planting Matrix

g) Proposed landscape Buffer Zone - 228-18D - -received 04.02.11

h) Landscape Buffer Strip Planting - 228-19C

i) Woodland Planting Mix - 228-20C

15.12.2010/ 31.03.2011

WBC

Plans and documentation amended on 07.02.2011 & 31.03.2011

CD10 - National Policy and Guidance

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
CD10.1	Consultation on Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system (July 2024)	07.2024	MHCLG

Document Title

Date

Adopted

Published/Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

CD10.1

Consultation on Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system (July 2024)

07.2024

MHCLG

CD11 - Relevant Appeal Decisions

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments
CD11.1	Hawthorns, Hale Road, Farnham (APP/R3650/W/22/3302987)	17.02.2023	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.2	Land Rear of Monkton House, Monkton Lane, Farnham (APP/R3650/W/23/3324112)	28.11.2023	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.3	Land off Hale Road, Farnham (APP/R3650/A/10/2121042)	15.10.2010	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.4	Farnham Park Hotel and Restaurant, Hale Road, Farnham (APP/R3650/W/17/3178819)	27.03.2018	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.5	Land to South of Oast House Lane, Upper Hale, Farnham (APP/R3650/W/22/3311453)	20.09.2023	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.6	Land West of and Opposite Old Compton Lane, Waverley Lane, Farnham (APP/R3650/W/22/3311941)	03.07.2023	PINS	For summaries, please refer to CD11.7
CD11.7	Appeal Summaries (CD 11.1-11.6)	19.11.2024	Appellant

CD12 - Topic-Specific Documents

Landscape

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
CD12.1	Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA), 3rd Edition	03.04.2013	Landscape Institute, I.E.M.A.
CD12.2	Clarifications on Aspects of GLVIA, 3rd Edition	08.2024	Landscape Institute, I.E.M.A.		LITGN-2024-01
CD12.3	Landscape Institute’s Technical Note (TGN 02/21) on Assessing the Value of Non-Designated Landscapes	02.2021	Landscape Institute, I.E.M.A.		TGN 02/21
CD12.4	Surrey Hills AONB Variation Project – Second Consultation Document and Figures	09.2024	Natural England
CD12.5	National Character Area Profile NCA 114: The Thames Basin Lowlands	06.2014	Natural England
CD12.6	Surrey County Council Landscape Character Assessment - Waverley	04.2015	Hankinson Duckett Associates
CD12.7	Farnham Landscape Character Assessment	08.2018	Hankinson Duckett Associates for Farnham Town Council
CD12.8	Waverley Borough Council Landscape Study	08.2014	AMEC	Part 1 (Farnham & Cranleigh) and 3 (Local Landscape Designation Review) only
CD12.9	Surrey Design Guide (2002)	01.2002	SLGA
CD12.10	Farnham Design Statement (2010)	2010	Farnham Town Council

Design

CD	Document Title	Date Adopted Published/Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
CD12.11	Illustrative Landscape Colour Master Plan – Hawthorns, Farnham	05.2024	fabrik	The Hawthorns, Farnham (WA/2024/01004)	D3362-FAB-00-XX-DR-L-9000-PL01
CD12.12	Proposed Apartment Building A Elevations	04.2024	OSP Architecture	The Hawthorns, Farnham (WA/2024/01004)	23116-P131-C
CD12.13	Proposed Plans & Elevations (Plots 55-56)	04.2024	OSP Architecture	The Hawthorns, Farnham (WA/2024/01004)	23116-P125-C
CD12.14	Proposed Apartment Building B Elevations	04.2024	OSP Architecture	The Hawthorns, Farnham (WA/2024/01004)	23116-P133-C
CD12.15	DAS for the Hawthorns Outline Application (WA/2021/03018) -Part 1	05.2024	Miller Homes, OSP Architecture	Hawthorns Outline Application (WA/2021/03018)
CD12.15	DAS for the Hawthorns Outline Application (WA/2021/03018) -Part 2	05.2024	Miller Homes, OSP Architecture	Hawthorns Outline Application (WA/2021/03018)

CD13 - Miscellaneous Documents (TBC)

Pre-Inquiry Documents

ID1 - Proof of Evidence

Appellant

ID.no	Document Title	Date Submitted	Author	Comments
1.1	Mr. Naushad Jivraj – Need	19.11.2024	Naushad Jivraj
1.2	Mr. Niall McLaughlin – Design PoE - Part 1	19.11.2024	Niall McLaughlin	With Summary
1.2	Mr. Niall McLaughlin – Design PoE - Part 2	19.11.2024	Niall McLaughlin	With Summary
1.2	Mr. Niall McLaughlin – Design Summary PoE	19.11.2024	Niall McLaughlin	With Summary
1.3	Ms. Catherine Ritson – Landscape PoE	19.11.2024	Catherine Ritson	With Summary and App A-F
1.3	Ms. Catherine Ritson – Landscape - Appendix F	19.11.2024	Catherine Ritson
1.3	Ms. Catherine Ritson – Landscape - Summary	19.11.2024	Catherine Ritson
1.4	Ms. Melanie de Wet – Highways - PoE	19.11.2024	Melanie de Wet	With Summary
1.4	Ms. Melanie de Wet – Highways - Summary	19.11.2024	Melanie de Wet
1.5	Mr. Robert Steele – Planning PoE	19.11.2024	Robert Steele	With Summary
1.5	Mr. Robert Steele – Planning - Summary	19.11.2024	Robert Steele

Waverley Borough Council

ID.no	Document Title	Date Submitted	Author	Comments	Application Document Number (If Relevant)
1.6	Mr. Robert Collett – Planning - PoE	19.11.2024	Robert Collett obo WBC
1.6	Mr. Robert Collett – Planning - Summary	19.11.2024	Robert Collett obo WBC

ID.no

Document Title

Date Submitted

Author

Comments

Application

Document Number

(If Relevant)

1.6

Mr. Robert Collett – Planning - PoE

19.11.2024

Robert Collett obo WBC

1.6

Mr. Robert Collett – Planning - Summary

19.11.2024

Robert Collett obo WBC

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Reason for inquiry

Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Inquiry Schedule

Week 1 - Day 1

Tuesday 17 December, 10am start

Week 1 - Day 2

Wednesday 18 December, 9.30am start

Week 1 - Day 3

Thursday 19 December, 9.30am start

Week 2 - Day 1

Tuesday 14 January, 9.30am start

Week 2 - Day 2

Wednesday 15 January, 9.30am start

Week 2 - Day 3

Thursday 16 January, 9.30am start

Overall Appeal Timetable

Core Documents

Contents

Plans

Documents

Statements of Case (SoC)

Statements of Common Ground (SoCG)/ Position Statements

Case Management Conference/Pre-Inquiry Meeting

S106 Planning Obligation, Planning Conditions and CIL Compliance

Supplementary Planning Documents

Other Relevant Documents

Landscape

Design

ID1 - Proof of Evidence

Appellant

Waverley Borough Council