Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the content of the report entitled Annual Update on S106 Obligations for the Southern Rural Committee be noted;

(2)       That the Development and Conservation Manager be requested to present a report regarding Section 106 contributions to the Southern Rural Committee on an annual basis setting out full records of all Section 106 activity for the preceding financial year and which reflects changes in legislation and practice.

(3)       That, other than where a contribution has been negotiated for a specific purpose or project, Ward Members of the area where the Section 106 Obligation or Unilateral Undertaking funding is generated and the Area Committee be consulted prior to funding being allocated away from that area.

(4)       That the Southern Rural Committee supports the introduction of a Small Development Sites Community Infrastructure Levy to capture the cumulative impact of small developments on local infrastructure.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

(1)       To ensure that there is a robust system for negotiating and managing Section 106 Obligations and Unilateral Undertakings, that records activity for each financial year and is placed in the public domain.

(2)       To ensure that the process is kept under constant review and Member scrutiny and that the risk associated with this activity is managed in an appropriate manner.