Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Planning Services on the Local Investment Framework.

(A copy of the Huntingdonshire Local Investment Framework Final Report is enclosed for Members of the Cabinet only). Copies of appendices are available on request or at:-

http://teams.huntsdc.gov.uk/Planning/planning%20policy/Local%20Investment%20Framework/09-01-23%20HDC%20LIF%20Final%20Report%20Appendices.pdf)

Noted the development of a Huntingdonshire Local Investment Framework and the outlined work programme, requested that further progress reports be submitted to Cabinet in due course.

With the assistance of a report by the Head of Planning Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet considered the development of a Huntingdonshire Local Investment Framework which had been compiled to determine the level of local and strategic infrastructure required to meet the target of new homes identified for Huntingdonshire in the Core Strategy up to 2026.

In discussing future initiatives Members supported the proposed creation of a St Neots Delivery Board, similar to the boards set up to deliver growth in the Cambridge area, which would consider social infrastructure requirements and how delivery options associated with potential housing developments could be located based on existing facilities and accessibility levels.  Having noted that member involvement would be crucial in the delivery of such a board, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

(a)  that the contents of the report be noted and the work programme outlined in Section 3 of the report be approved;

(b)  that further progress reports be submitted to Cabinet in due course.

To consider a report by the Head of Planning Services on the Local Investment Framework.

(A copy of the Huntingdonshire Local Investment Framework Final Report is enclosed for Members of the Panel only). Copies of appendices are available on request or at:-

http://teams.huntsdc.gov.uk/Planning/planning%20policy/Local%20Investment%20Framework/09-01-23%20HDC%20LIF%20Final%20Report%20Appendices.pdf)

(Councillor P L E Bucknell, Executive Councillor for Planning Strategy and Transportation was in attendance for this item).

With the assistance of a report by the Head of Planning Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Panel considered the content of a Huntingdonshire Local Investment Framework which had been compiled by the Council to determine the level of local and strategic infrastructure required to meet the target of new homes identified for Huntingdonshire in the Core Strategy up to 2026.

The consultants commissioned by the Council to produce the study had identified the infrastructure needs of the growth locations in the District and analysed what contributions developers could make by way of Section 106 planning obligations.  A projects database model had been drawn up to deliver the required infrastructure which would be updated in line with changing circumstances.  Evidence from the study would be used in the preparation of a supplementary planning document for planning obligations which would link to the Core Strategy and produce a total figure for planning obligations expressed as a tariff per dwelling.

Members were informed that later in the year, regulations were anticipated on the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy under the Planning Act 2008. It was anticipated that the Local Investment Framework would provide evidence in producing a charging schedule for developers under the Levy regulations which would be the subject of debate in due course.

RESOLVED

  that the Panel endorse the recommendations contained in the report for submission to the Cabinet.