How long does it take for the Community Planning Commission to make a decision on an Approval Not Required plan?

M.G.L Chapter 41, Section 81P requires the Commission to make a decision within 21 days from the date of filing the application with the Community Planning Commission. Public hearings are not required by state statute for an Approval Not Required Plan; however, you may have received a “Courtesy Notice” informing you of an ANR proposal near your property. The CPC sends out these notices because although not required by law, we feel it is a courtesy due to abutters. Unlike subdivision plans, these types of plans can only be either approved or denied without conditions and must be acted upon within the 21 day time frame is allowed under state statute