Agenda item

We considered the report regarding the results of the recent consultation on a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (PDCS).

In doing so, the following points were noted:

·         There was a financial incentive for the Authority to adopt the Community Infrastructure Levy.

·         In response to concerns raised regarding surface drainage issues at the Wonastow Road and Drewen Sites, it was noted that the Wonastow Road site has been approved with Section 106 funding.  Therefore, the surface drainage issues would be addressed.  Although it is expected that the Drewen Farm site would receive planning permission after CIL is adopted, the surface water drainage is a site-specific requirement that needs to be addressed to bring the site forward.  This matter would therefore still be addressed via Section 106 rather than through CIL.

Having considered the report, we resolved to note its content and endorse the Draft Charging Schedule, with a view to issuing for consultation purposes and to recommend to Cabinet and Council accordingly.