What's the differences between the two?
Personally, I'd say let's meet each other at three o'clock. Is formality the only difference between them?
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Learn English – “Let’s plan to meet at three o’clock” vs. “Let’s meet at three o’clock”
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Best Answer
I don't think formality comes into it, but these two individuals seem to be under the misapprehension that it sounds more formal.
You could argue that, "planning to meet," allows for some flexibility, and the understanding that the plan may have to change, but in reality that would also be the assumption for, "let's meet at three," as if something comes up, plans may need to change.
I would put it down to the facet of human nature that likes a little bit of self importance. "Planning to meet," is just a bit redundant.