Decision details

Decision:

That the proposed charging structure for Fit and Proper applications, as set out in the Caravan Site Licensing Fee Policy at Appendix 1 to the report submitted to the Executive, be approved.

Reasons:

·       To enable the Council to approve the caravan site licensing policy so that fees are charged to managers of relevant protected sites in reflection of the legislation and the costs that will be incurred by the Council to undertake new statutory duties.

·       In addition, to approve the amended caravan site licensing annual fee that enables this fee to be charged from financial year 2022 that is more reflective of the Council’s corporate fee setting methodology.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

1.     Reject the F&P policy in Appendix 1.

2.     Adopt the F&P policy in Appendix 1 - in an amended form.

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

None.