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Decision details

DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS SPD

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) supports the Local Plan to secure the appropriate contributions arising from new development across the District. A review of the SPD was necessary to update it and public consultation has taken place. The report outlines the results of that public consultation, the proposed amendments to the SPD and seeks approval to adopt the SPD to be used in determining planning proposals.

Decision:

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:

 

(1)       Adopted the Developer Contribution SPD, attached as Appendix 1.

 

(2)       Revoked the 2023 Developer Contributions SPD.

 

(3)       Delegated authority to the Director – Place in consultation with the Executive Member for Place, to make any minor non-material corrections (including but not limited to cosmetic additions or presentational alterations) to the adopted Developer Contributions SPD as considered necessary for publication and publicity in accordance with the relevant regulations. 

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS:  To allow the updated Developer Contributions SPD to be adopted to support delivery of the policies in the adopted Local Plan and ensure that developer contributions for development schemes are secured appropriately where they are necessary.

Report author: Clare Skeels

Publication date: 17/06/2026

Date of decision: 16/06/2026

Decided at meeting: 16/06/2026 - Cabinet

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