Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Executive Committee.
summary: The decision involves the financial position of developer contributions towards measures in the South East Devon European Site Mitigation Strategy.
topline: The Executive Committee has decided to approve recommendations on the financial position of developer contributions for the South East Devon European Site Mitigation Strategy.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial planning and assumptions about future contributions, which could impact the implementation of mitigation measures.
affected_stakeholders: ["Developer contributions", "Partner authorities", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.eastdevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1214
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The report set out the overall financial position of developer contributions received by the partner authorities as mitigation payments towards measures identified in the South East Devon European Site Mitigation Strategy. This included anticipated income from contributions where planning permission has been granted but the contribution has not yet been paid. Rather than forecasting receipt of these amounts in the immediate future, the approach adopted recognises that the period between planning permission and commencement varies and assumes a steady but cautious rate of delivery over the five years of the plan. There remains the risk that some approved applications in this category will be withdrawn or expire. However, all authorities agreed that once permission is commenced, it can remain live and active, with no timeframe on reaching contribution trigger dates. It is therefore deemed more prudent to assume a more phased approach, with ongoing reviews of older applications. Expenditure is an amalgamation of East Devon District Council financial download figures and Teignbridge information (in relation to SANGS and other relatively minor items such as accountancy and monitoring support). Figures in the report reflected the long term nature of the projects, and Members discussed how this could be reported to reflect to the public why a large balance on paper was showing. The issue would be discussed with the finance team on how to clarify the financial data to reflect the short and longer term financial requirements. RESOLVED that the Executive Committee 1. Notes the update on the overall financial position including contributions received, expenditure and anticipated contributions (from signed s106 and CIL). 2. Notes the expenditure against budget for the 2023-24 Annual Business Plan and reasons given for any variance.
Date of Decision: October 24, 2024