Issue - meetings

This report recommends approval of the B&NES Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Following the examination hearings on the 8^th January 2015, the Examiner recommended approval of the CIL, with modifications. The Council can only approve the CIL if it accepts the Examiner’s modifications.

The Council considered a report recommending approval of the B&NES Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).  Following the examination hearings on the 8^th January 2015, the Examiner recommended approval of the CIL, with modifications. The Council can only approve the CIL if it accepts the Examiner’s modifications.

On a motion from Councillor Tim Ball, seconded by Councillor Liz Richardson, it was

RESOLVED

1.  To approve the B&NES Community Infrastructure Levy as modified by the Examiner (Attachment 1 to the report) with a commencement date of 6^th April 2015;

2.  To delegate responsibility to the Divisional Director for Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes  and Planning,  to make minor amendments and to correct any errors to the documentation before CIL comes into effect; and

3.  Agree that the CIL charging schedule is kept under review and any proposed adjustments to the charging schedules are reported to Cabinet before 6^th April 2017 for recommendation, if appropriate, to Council.

[Note – this item was passed unanimously]