URL: https://democracy.darlington.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1840

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Release of Section 106Capital for Children’s Play Area at West Park, Darlington.

Content: The Cabinet Member with the Local Services Portfolio introduced the report (previously circulated) of the Executive Director – Environment, Highways and Community Services requesting that consideration be given to the release of capital from the Section 106 Mount Pleasant and Stag House Farm agreement for the provision of a children’s play area, as part of the West Park development.   The submitted report stated that through the Section 106 agreement for the West Park development, a capital allocation of £333,565 had been received for a new children’s play area at Crow Green, as shown on the plan appended to the submitted report; the land would be transferred free of charge to the Council by BAPL who currently owned the land;  the area would be a mixture of landscaping and play equipment that would fit into the overall design for the development; and outlined the financial and legal implications.   RESOLVED - That the £333,565 capital allocation for West Park play area, as detailed in the submitted report, be released.   REASON - To enable the section 106 funding to be spent on the provision of a new play area.  

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025