Decision details

The Executive supported an additional recommendation requesting officers to commence the review of the level of fees contained in the CIL Charging Schedule after the first year of its operation.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the outcomes of the independent examination be noted.

2.         That the content of the Examiner’s Report be noted (attached as Appendix A to the report).

3.         That Executive recommends to Council that:

(i)    it accepts the Examiner’s modifications and recommendation to approve the Charging Schedule, and supporting Instalments Policy and Payments in Kind Policy, attached at Appendices B-D to the report;

(ii)   it approves the Charging Schedule, and supporting Instalments Policy and Payments in Kind Policy, to be brought into effect on 01/04/20;

(iii)  it approves the setup of an allocated financial reserve to draw down on for the CIL Officer post with an annual review.

4.         That, subject to Council approving the Charging Schedule and supporting documents, delegated authority be given to:

(i)     the Assistant Director, Planning and Regulation, having consulted the Portfolio Holder for Environment & Regeneration, to authorise the expenditure of CIL funds under £75,000;

(ii)  Planning and Development Committee to authorise the expenditure of CIL funds of £75,000 or more.

5.         That officers be requested to commence the review of the level of fees contained in the CIL Charging Schedule after the first year of its operation.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report; and 5. To ensure robust monitoring of the CIL Charging Schedule.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.