Agenda and minutes

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Bill.

To receive verbally from Members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s code of conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.  This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda.

No interests were declared at this stage.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

The Executive gave consideration to a report which recommended approval of a supplementary budget of £27,149.25 to fund the costs application awarded against the Council in the course of the planning appeal for development off Britannia Road, Burbage.

Discussion ensued regarding members’ disappointment with the Inspector’s decision and the number of appeals that had been allowed over recent months. It was felt that the NPPF appeared to favour developers rather than the community and members were generally in agreement with the sentiment that they should support the residents despite the threat of appeals. It was noted that financial provision was being recommended in the budget report to Council to help cover the costs of forthcoming appeal awards but it was hoped that with progress on the Housing Allocations Development Plan Documents that the Council’s position could be strengthened at any subsequent appeals.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Crooks, and

RESOLVED – a one off supplementary budget of £27,149.25 to fund the costs application awarded against the Council, financed from the General Fund in-year savings be approved.