Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)      approve the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement, which has been produced in accordance with the legislative requirements, before the end of the calendar year; and

b)      approve consultation with Parish Councils and Parish Meetings on CIL meaningful proportion issues as set out in section 2 of the report.

The Director – Planning & Growth presented a report which updated Cabinet on matters set out in the 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) and sought approval to consult with Parish Councils and Parish Meetings on various issues relating to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Meaningful Proportion, where contributions were retained for local neighbourhoods.

It was a national requirement for the Council to produce an annual IFS setting out the current position on developer contributions which were either monies secured through CIL or onsite infrastructure provision secured through S106 agreements as part of planning applications. The 2024 IFS was attached as Appendix A to the report with a summary being presented in the report. It was noted that the to most important projects were the A1 Overbridge at Fernwood and the Tolney Lane Flood Alleviation Scheme. The Director – Planning & Growth advised that a further report on the A1 Overbridge would be brought to the Cabinet if required.

AGREED     (unanimously) that Cabinet:

a)           approve the publication of the Infrastructure Funding Statement, which has been produced in accordance with the legislative requirements, before the end of the calendar year; and

b)          approve consultation with Parish Councils and Parish Meetings on CIL meaningful proportion issues as set out in section 2 of the report.

Reasons for Decision:

To ensure that the District Council is operating in accordance with the requirements of the Community Infrastructure Regulations.

To discuss with Parish Councils and Parish Meetings various issues related to CIL meaningful proportions.

Options Considered:

None, there is a statutory requirement to publish the IFS by the end of the calendar year.

It was considered whether or not consulting the Parish Council and Parish Meetings was necessary, but it is felt if the Council is formulating procedures, it would be appropriate to involve those impacted. In order for the Council to change the payment schedule consultation is required.