To present the policy framework in relation to housing delivery rates that may be required on sites with planning permission through Section 106 agreements. To endorse this note as technical guidance for development management purposes.

1.         That the Housing Delivery Clause Technical Note be endorsed as planning guidance for Development Management purposes.

2.         That the Director of Regeneration and Business be authorised, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration, to make any minor amendments to the Housing Delivery Clause Technical Guidance Note.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Regeneration setting out a guidance note on the delivery rates within Section 106 legal agreements to ensure the expedient delivery of new homes.

In response to a question, the Executive Member for Regeneration advised that he would liaise with the Executive Member for Adults, Social Care and Housing Operations to enable residents to access the data on the number of completions for delivery.

Reason for decision:  To prevent the risk of the Council being challenged if it sought to secure delivery rates through Section 106 with no endorsed up to date planning guidance to support the approach.

RESOLVED

1.         that the Housing Delivery Clause Technical Note be endorsed as planning guidance for Development Management purposes; and

2.         that the Director of Regeneration and Business be authorised, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration, to make any minor amendments to the Housing Delivery Clause Technical Guidance Note.

The decision was unanimous.