Decision details

Adoption of the SPD

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), attached at Appendix B to the report, be adopted;

(2)               authority be delegated to the Divisional Director of Planning to make typographical corrections and any other necessary non-material amendments to the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) prior to formal publication of the SPD.

Reason for Decision:  To afford weight to the SPD as a material planning consideration.  To clarify the relationship between the Council’s use of its Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Obligations to reduce the planning risk of ‘double dipping’ when seeking or securing contributions from development towards specific infrastructure requirements.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.