Purpose

The report considers the case for introduction
of a CIL charging schedule in the north and central areas of the
County. It also considers the opportunity to review the charging
schedules in the west, south and east planning areas. This enable a
countywide approach to planning and infrastructure
considerations.

Content

This report described how the
Council collected developer contributions for infrastructure, how
this operated in practice, through s106 contributions and Community
Infrastructure Levy (CIL), including variation between different
legacy planning areas.
 
There was a case for
considering the introduction of CIL in the north and central areas
of the County to secure funding for infrastructure from
developments there. This would also ensure a more consistent
approach to developer and infrastructure funding across the county.
The opportunity to commission, review and hold a public examination
to introduce CIL in the north and central planning areas, might
also provide the opportunity to review the charging schedules in
the west, south and east planning areas. This would bring these up
to date and would enable a countywide approach to planning and
infrastructure considerations.
 
RESOLVED:-
 
 (1) that the process of considering
the introduction of CIL in the north and central planning areas of
the County be supported;
 
(2)
that a review of the Charging Schedules in the south, east and west
planning areas be undertaken;
 
(3)
that, subject to technical assessment, work to commence on a single
charging schedule for Buckinghamshire Council;
 
(4)
that a programme of technical work and consideration of the options
for a new charging schedule be noted including coordination with
the new Local Plan for Buckinghamshire. This will be produced and
agreed with the Cabinet Members for Planning and Regeneration and
Transport. An indicative timeframe and key steps in preparing and
adopting a charging schedule were included in the
report.