MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

COUNCIL

7 DECEMBER 2016

REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING, SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE HELD ON

11 OCTOBER 2016

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY: DRAFT CHARGING SCHEDULE SUBMISSION

Issue for Decision

To approve the Community Infrastructure Levy: Draft Charging Schedule (set out in Appendix A) and Draft Regulation 123 List (Appendix B) for submission to the Planning Inspectorate for examination in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended).

Recommendation Made

That the Community Infrastructure Levy: Draft Charging Schedule (set out in Appendix A) and Draft Regulation 123 List (Appendix B) be approved for submission to the Planning Inspectorate for examination in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended).  

Reasons for Recommendation

At its meeting on 11 October 2016, the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Planning and Development following consultation on the Draft Charging Schedule and Draft Regulation 123 List undertaken between 5 August and 16 September.

Having regard to the representations received in response to the consultation exercise, minor changes were agreed to the Draft Regulation 123 List.  No changes were proposed to the Draft Charging Schedule itself.

The Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee is satisfied that the Community Infrastructure Levy: Draft Charging Schedule and Draft Regulation 123 List can be submitted for examination.

Alternatives Considered and Why Not Recommended

An option to reject the Community Infrastructure Levy: Draft Charging Schedule (set out in Appendix A) and Draft Regulation 123 List (Appendix B) for submission to the Planning Inspectorate for examination in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) is not recommended as it is considered that the documents meet the specific assessment criteria available to the Independent Examiner.

Background Papers

None