Issue - meetings

Decision:

The Executive adopted the Planning Contributions for Open Space in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Reason(s):

Adopting the SPD would support implementation of adopted LPDMP Policy ID6: Open Space in New Developments. The SPD described the types and standards of open space required in new developments and explained, with worked examples, how the amounts of onsite open space and financial contributions in lieu required by the policy are calculated. This advice would provide increased certainty to developers. The SPD would replace extant guidance on open space in the Planning Contributions SPD 2017.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

To reject the SPD or instruct officers to make amendments and resubmit the document to Executive.

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

None.

The Executive considered a report recommending the adoption of the Planning Contributions for Open Space in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The SPD was not new policy bit did provide guidance to support implementation of existing Policy ID6: Open Space in New Developments of the Local Plan: Development Management Policies (‘the LPDMP’). Policy ID6 set requirements for the provision and future maintenance of, open space in new residential developments. If adopted, the SPD would be a material consideration in planning decisions and would provide additional clarity supporting applicants and decision makers to consistently determine planning applications that comply with the policy.

The Executive noted that the draft SPD was a comprehensive document and had been through a robust consultation process. Consequently, the Executive,

RESOLVED:

To adopt the Planning Contributions for Open Space in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Reason(s):

Adopting the SPD would support implementation of adopted LPDMP Policy ID6: Open Space in New Developments. The SPD described the types and standards of open space required in new developments and explained, with worked examples, how the amounts of onsite open space and financial contributions in lieu required by the policy are calculated. This advice would provide increased certainty to developers. The SPD would replace extant guidance on open space in the Planning Contributions SPD 2017.