Purpose

This report sets out a proposal for expanding
the existing framework regarding charging for pre-application
advice – a chargeable discretionary service under the terms
of S93 of the Local Government Act 2003.

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
a) That Cabinet agreed to the
adoption and implementation of the changes to the pre application
fees system as set out in this report and based on inflation since
the last increase with effect from 1st January 2024.
b) That Cabinet agreed to the
proposed charging and remuneration proposals, and the code of
conduct and process changes for Merton’s Design Review
Panel.
c) That charges and fees are
increased each April in line with the annual rate of
inflation