Project Approval Procedure
The Project Approval Procedures cover the full range of projects including:
- Capital Long-Term Maintenance Projects
- Minor Works (costs below £1M)
- Major Building Projects
- Major IT Projects
- Major Bids/Collaborative Projects
- Acquisition & Disposal of Land and Property
Full details of the stages to be followed can be found at in the guidance notes below. For further information and guidance, please contact Fidelma Hannah or Tom Orrill.
The approval routes and further details are summarised in the chart below.
Project Approval Procedures - Chart
The first stage of any project is the submission of a Stage 1 case for consideration by Operations Committee. Download the form here:
If Operations Committee approves the preparation of a Stage 2 case, paperwork should then be completed and forwarded to the Planning Office.
The dates of Operations Committee meetings and the deadlines for papers can be found here.