Decision

That Cabinet:
 

a)       
note that Management Companies are a lawful and
legitimate model for the ongoing management and maintenance of
Public Open Space which can continue to be promoted by developers;

 

b)      
endorse the recommendation of the Planning Policy
Board to produce guidance on Public Open Space Management Company
Best Practice to cover instances where a Management Company is
promoted by the developer;

 

c)       
endorse the recommendation of the Planning Policy
Board to continue to promote the Council managing and maintaining
Public Open Space on Strategic Urban Extension (SUE) sites in the
first instance; and
 

d)      
endorse the recommendation of the Planning Policy
Board to continue to promote for all non-SUE residential housing
developments the principle of public ownership of Public Open
Space, either via the District Council alongside an appropriate
commuted payment to cover 20 years maintenance or via the host Town
or Parish Council whey they have the appetite, capacity and
capability to do so. Should the developer insist on a Management
Company, it shall accord with the guidance detailed at b)
above.