Decision details

Cabinet received a report on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Levy.

Members were advised that the CIL rates proposed were in line with the current indexed figures which should help ensure that the Council could provide the infrastructure needed to support growth.

It was noted that the public consultation would commence on 22 January for a minimum period of four weeks prior to submission to the Secretary of State for Examination.  Officers advised that no substantive comments had been received from the Planning and Development Committee.

It was RESOLVED that:

1.       That the feedback from the first round of consultation on the CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (PDCS) be noted.

2.       That the CIL Draft Charging Schedule (attached as Appendix A) be approved for the second round of public consultation, for a minimum period of four weeks commencing from 22 January 2025.

3.       That delegated authority be approved to progress to Submission of the revised Charging Schedule to Government, should representations at the second round of consultation result in minor amendments to the CIL Charging Schedule.

4.       That delegated powers be granted to the Assistant Director Planning and Regulation, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance, to make such amendments as are necessary in the final preparation of the Draft Charging Schedule.

5.       That it be noted that there were no substantive comments received from the Planning & Development Committee.