Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet approved:   A    The final version of the National Trust Hatfield Forest Mitigation Strategy (version 6, attached at Appendix C), which includes the Site Access Management and Monitoring Measures (SAMMS), as a basis for seeking a financial contribution for mitigation at Hatfield Forest.   B    The apportionment of the SAMMS between the four LPAs via a hybrid method, taking equal account of both the percentage visitor impact and the proportion of new housing relative to existing within the ZOI.   C    The apportioned SAMMS tariff of £146.59 per dwelling for Harlow and that this is requested from the East of Harlow Garden Community site.   D    The draft Governance Agreement (Appendix B) between the four local planning authorities and the National Trust as landowners is approved and delegated authority is given to the Director – Planning and Garden Town, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Garden Town and Planning, to make any minor modifications to the Agreement arising from final legal review by the partner authorities with an expectation that this is signed and sealed in Autumn 2025.