Decision details

Decision:

The Executive approved an initial supplementary budget of £350,000 to the Wisley Appeal and for the initial work to prepare for the North Street appeal.

Reason(s):

To enable a robust defence of the appeal against non-determination of the Wisley appeal and to do the initial work to prepare for the North Street appeal.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

The Council could decide not to defend either appeal. The implications for doing so would potentially result in inappropriate development being delivered in the area or development that was not supported by appropriate infrastructure.  This would also give the appellant strong grounds for an award of costs against the Council on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.