Purpose

Travel Plan Monitoring fees are inconsistently
applied across BCP. This report sets out and seeks approval to
harmonise travel plan monitoring fees across BCP.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
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(a)         
approves the harmonisation of travel plan monitoring
fees for new developments requiring planning permission across
all of BCP, commencing with those
registered complete from 1 April 2025

(b)         
approves the introduction of annual increases tied
to RPI on 31 March annually, adjusted to the nearest
£5

(c)         
approves that at the point of implementation of the
harmonised Travel Plan Monitoring Fees, the existing Poole Travel
Plans Supplementary Planning Guidance Document (2003) be
withdrawn

(d)         
approves the delegation to the Director of Planning
& Transport the ability to undertake minor alterations to
scheme band criteria in accordance with operational requirements
and best practice

(e)         
approves the delegation to the Director of Planning
& Transport the ability to extend the monitoring time period in accordance with operational
requirements and best practice.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Climate Response,
Environment and Energy
Reason
To allow the
harmonisation of travel plan fees across BCP to occur, and to
ensure the agreed fee level remains in line with inflation