Allocation and Release of S106 Developer Contribution Towards Brenchley Play Area and Porters Wood Playground Repairs
April 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Health (Cabinet member) Unknown View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Sport, Leisure and Health decided to approve the allocation and release of £2,011.00 of S106 developer contribution. This decision was made on 15/04/2026 to fund repairs to play equipment at Brenchley Recreation Ground and Porters Wood Play Area.
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Purpose
This report seeks approval to allocate and release £2,011.00 of S106 planning obligation funding to Brenchley and Matfield Parish Council towards the enhancement and repairs to children's play equipment located in Brenchley Recreation Grouind and Porters Wood Play Area.
Decision
RESOLVED - That £2,011.00 of planning obligation contribution collected for use towards community facilities and children’s recreation pursuant to the terms of a planning agreement in respect of planning permission 19/01099/OUT PLOT 29 12 Maidstone Road is used towards repairs to equipment in Brenchley Recreation Ground and Porters Wood Play area be approved.
Reasons for the decision
To agree the project would meet the terms of the agreement and support Brenchley and Matfield Parish Council in delivering the project.
Alternative options considered
Do nothing and reject the request to release the funding would risk having to return the S106 funds plus accrued interest to the developer.
Details
| Outcome | Decision Made |
| Decision date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Lead officer | Gary Stevenson |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |