URL: https://democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2970

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to provide information to support the recommendation for the release of developer contributions to supplement funding from Active Travel England that has been awarded to two design projects in Royal Tunbridge Wells.  

Content: The purpose of this report is to provide information to support the recommendation for the release of developer contributions to supplement funding from Active Travel England that has been awarded to two design projects in Royal Tunbridge Wells.   RESOLVED: That a total of £36,219.61 from contributions secured pursuant to a planning obligation relating to planning permission TW/12/02547 in respect of the development at the Former Kent & Sussex Hospital site on Mount Ephraim (A26), Royal Tunbridge Wells be utilised to supplement Active Travel England funding towards two priority design projects (Langton-Rusthall-Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre cycle/pedestrian route design and Royal Tunbridge Wells cross-town cycle/pedestrian route design) that are included in the Council’s Draft Strategic Plan, be approved.   To utilise the funds to undertake further design and engagement work on the two active travel projects identified would support the continuing works with the aim to enable residents to choose walking and cycling as transport modes for shorter journeys, reducing congestion and carbon emissions and improving air quality in the town. The alternative option would be to return the funding to the developer. No conflicts of interest were declared by any Member who was consulted in respect of this decision.

Date of Decision: December 20, 2024