3. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY GOVERNANCE REVIEW PDF 196 KB
To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer on a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Governance arrangements for the spending of CIL receipts.
Executive Councillor: T D Sanderson.
Contact: C Burton 01480 388274
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Decision:
Cabinet supports the introduction of a new process for the allocation of CIL funding, and has;
(1). agreed the new CIL Governance arrangements based on the “Statement of Intent” as set out within the report and associated appendix;
(2). delegated authority to the Corporate Director (Place) and the Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning to develop, publicise and implement the new governance arrangements as soon as practicable including a transitional CIL round in 24/25 financial year;
(3). delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to make changes to the documentation required under recommendation 2 above associated with the new CIL Governance arrangements including the application form to improve understanding of requirements and submission of information;
(4). agreed the suggested increase in threshold for smaller funding applications from £50,000 to £100,000 – requests for CIL funding allocations over £100,000 being subject to decision by Cabinet;
(5). delegated authority to the Corporate Director (Place) and the Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Leader and Executive Councillor for Planning for allocation of CIL funding for smaller funding applications requesting £100,000 or less CIL funding, including those from non-parished areas; and
(6). delegated authority for the Chief Planning Officer to take forward steps to develop a programme to work more closely with town and parish councils to align local and strategic priorities; and to develop a more programme-led, evidence-based approach including working with partner organisations – such programme being presented to Cabinet on an annual basis for agreement