Agenda and minutes

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Apologies were received from Councillor Yusra Hussain, Andrew Bird and Eilidh Ogden.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 20 December 2019.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 December 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

Councillors John Taylor and Martyn Bolt declared an ‘other’ interests in respect of item 7, Community Infrastructure Levy, as Parish and Town Councillors.

The Chair, Councillor Uppal declared an ‘other’ interest in respect of item 7, Community Infrastructure Levy, as a Councillor of a ward with a specific site referred to in the report.

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All items were considered in public session.

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No deputations or petitions were received.

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No questions were asked under this item.

Contact: Steven Wright – Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader

The Committee received a report setting out details of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The CIL is identified in the Council’s Local Development Scheme and is intended to outline the amount developers must contribute towards infrastructure costs in different parts of Kirklees (charging zones and rates applicable) once the CIL Charging Schedule is adopted by the Council.

It was reported that the CIL Charging Schedule was subject to examination by an independent Inspector (known as an Examiner in this CIL process) including a public hearing that had taken place on 16^th September 2019. The Inspector recommended approval of the CIL Charging Schedule subject to modifications, which were set out in the report.

TheCIL isintendedas ameansofcontributingto thefundingofinfrastructure requiredto supportgrowthin theDistrictanddeliverthepoliciesand proposalsin theLocalPlan.It replacespart ofthesystemofPlanningObligations(Section 106 Agreements).TheCIL willhelp tomeettheDistrict’s prioritiesby generatingfundingto provideinfrastructurewhilebeing setat appropriateratesthatwillcontinue toattractinvestment,createjobs,anddeliver newhousing.

                 John Buddle, Principal Planning Officer, gave a presentation which included details of how the system works; details of changes in legislation; a summary of the Inspector’s recommendations; and the submitted CIL rates.

                 It was reported that the next steps would be to establish governance arrangements and seek adoption by Council prior to implementation.

                 Questions and comments were invited from Panel Members and the following issues were raised:

• Councillor J Taylor highlighted that under the process small and medium sized business will be required to provide funds up front and in full whereas large developers will benefit from being able to pay in instalments. The Principal Planning Officer explained that instalments were applicable for larger scale developments but acknowledged the fact that this would be of benefit to large developers who are undertaking these projects.

• Councillor Bolt raised concerns about a potential democratic deficit in respect of neighbourhood forums, it was explained that in the absence of parish or town council,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

To consider the Work Programme 2019/20

Contact Officer: Leigh Webb, Principal Governance and Democratic

Engagement Officer. Tel: 01484 221000

That the Panel’s Work Programme and forthcoming items/activities was submitted.

RESOLVED –

That the Panels Work Programme and forthcoming items/activities be noted.