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Open Space Supplementary Planning Document (2021) update to increase rates from April 2026 for financial contributions to Open Space provision required in accordance with Local Plan policy LP63 (New Open Space)

 

 

To increase the rates for financial contributions to Open Space provision from developers in line with inflation, to be effective from 1st April 2026 for all LP63 contributions for: -

  • Parks & Recreation Grounds
  • Natural & Semi-Natural Greenspace
  • Amenity Greenspace
  • Allotments
  • Children & Young People (LAP, LEAP & NEAP)
  • Outdoor Sports
  • MUGA

 

The Open Space SPD sets out the financial contribution costs per dwelling to be provided towards new or enhanced off-site open space provision within the vicinity of a proposed housing development where appropriate. The financial contributions relate to different types of open space and are calculated using rates and triggers set out in tables 5 and 6 in the SPD, which states “that these figures will be reviewed periodically if the value of land and/or costs change.”

 

Agreement from Executive Director of Place on 27/07/2024 to review the financial contribution rates annually in line with inflation and in accordance with the FPR 11.1 requirements.

 

Reason: To ensure the council has an up-to-date Open Space Supplementary Planning Document which reflects increased financial contribution rates in line with inflation.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/10/2025

Decision due: 1 Oct 2025 by Executive Director for Place

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: David Shepherd

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Emma Mills 01484 221000 Email: emma.mills@kirklees.gov.uk, Andrea Lane, Team Leader, Planning Policy Email: andrea.lane@kirklees.gov.uk.

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