To consider the submitted report setting out Torbay’s proposed Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule (Policy Framework).

Members received the submitted report which set out Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule.  It was noted the CIL was a levy on new floor space created by development and the CIL Draft Charging Schedule would be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

It was proposed by Councillor King and seconded by Councillor Haddock:

            (i)         that the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Revised Draft Charging Schedule (with Modifications set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report) be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination in accordance with Regulation 19 of the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended);

            (ii)        that the Executive Head of Business Services, in consultation with the Executive Lead for Planning, Transport and Housing, be given delegated authority to agree further minor modifications to CIL as deemed necessary to secure a recommendation for approval by the Independent Examiner;  and

            (iii)       that it be noted that following receipt of the Independent Examiner’s Report, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule must be agreed by the Council.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

To consider making a response to the consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy.

The Board considered the consultation documents in relation to the Community Infrastructure Levy and asked questions of the Executive Lead for Planning, Transport and Housing.

Resolved:  that no formal response be given to the Mayor’s consultation on the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy as the proposals in their current form are acceptable.