Purpose

Travel Plan Monitoring fees are inconsistently applied across BCP. This report sets out and seeks approval to harmonise travel plan monitoring fees across BCP.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          approves the harmonisation of travel plan monitoring fees for new developments requiring planning permission across all of BCP, commencing with those registered complete from 1 April 2025

(b)          approves the introduction of annual increases tied to RPI on 31 March annually, adjusted to the nearest £5

(c)          approves that at the point of implementation of the harmonised Travel Plan Monitoring Fees, the existing Poole Travel Plans Supplementary Planning Guidance Document (2003) be withdrawn

(d)          approves the delegation to the Director of Planning & Transport the ability to undertake minor alterations to scheme band criteria in accordance with operational requirements and best practice

(e)          approves the delegation to the Director of Planning & Transport the ability to extend the monitoring time period in accordance with operational requirements and best practice.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

To allow the harmonisation of travel plan fees across BCP to occur, and to ensure the agreed fee level remains in line with inflation