Decision

The Executive has decided to approve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Monitoring Fee charges with immediate effect.

Analysis

outcome: The proposed BNG Monitoring Fee charges were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Monitoring Fee charges with immediate effect.

topline: The Executive has decided to approve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Monitoring Fee charges with immediate effect.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting fees that could impact developers and potentially affect the implementation of biodiversity net gain measures.

affected_stakeholders: ["Developers", "Local environmental groups", "Planning authorities"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://minutes.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8306

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That the proposed Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Monitoring Fee charges be APPROVED with immediate effect and authority delegated to the Associate Director: Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member for Planning and Place Making, to set the level of BNG Monitoring Fees annually in line with service costs.  

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025