Release of S106 funds towards Car Club driving credit and membership for Chocolate Factory residents
September 21, 2026 Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome 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
Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability decided to release £1,894.70 of S106 funds on 21/09/2026. The funds will provide car club driving credit and membership for Chocolate Factory residents. The council will work with Co-Wheels to manage the fund and provide an audit trail of resident sign-ups and usage.
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Purpose
This report seeks Portfolio Holder approval to allocate and subsequently release £1,894.70 (including indexation) of Section 106 planning obligation funding towards the provision of car club driving credit and free membership for Chocolate Factory residents on Quarry Road.
Decision
RESOLVED - That the developer contribution of £1,894.70 (including indexation) of developer contributions through planning obligation agreement Land Opp 46 Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells Planning Reference 19/00365/FULL, be released for their intended purposes by providing car club driving credit and free membership for Chocolate Factory residents be approved.
RESOLVED - In the event the S106 release exceeds the driving credit and membership claimed by Chocolate Factory residents, any remaining funds can be used to support car club delivery elsewhere, be approved.
Reasons for the decision
To progress with the provision of car club driving credit and free membership for Chocolate Factory residents.
Alternative options considered
Do nothing and reject the proposal.
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Henry Saunders |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |