Contact: Karin Taylor, ext 7362 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the County Council responds to the Government's consultation on changes to planning obligations on the basis of the advice in the supporting report.

2. Reason

2.1 It is in the County Council's interest to enhance quality of place by securing a process which delivers timely funding to provide infrastructure and facilities required in consequence of new development.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Decline to provide a response.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman

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