Decision

RESOLVED to:

I.                    Approves the proposed Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), attached as Appendix C, for adoption as a material consideration within the Uttlesford Local Plan area;

II.                  Approves the withdrawal of the Council’s 2023 Developer Contributions SPD, which is replaced by the new Planning Obligations SPD;

III.                Approves the monitoring fees for S106 agreements, for inclusion in an update of the Council’s 2026/27 fees and charges list (see paragraph 15);

IV.               Delegates to the Strategic Director of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning to make any necessary minor modifications before finalising the Planning Obligations SPD. 

Reasons for the decision

To report the Council’s response to the recent public consultations on a new Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - now renamed as the Planning Obligations SPD. It sets out the main issues raised in the consultation feedback and the modifications made to address them. 

Alternative options considered

None.