Purpose

To seek Executive approval for the adoption of revised non-infrastructure habitat mitigation (SAMM) contributions, to be applied to all planning applications for residential development within the defined habitat mitigation zone received on or after 1 April 2026.

The decision concerns the implementation of updated non-infrastructure habitat mitigation contributions to ensure continued Habitat Regulations compliance and robust decision-making on planning applications. It does not involve the adoption of a Local Plan or Supplementary Planning Document and is therefore considered appropriate for determination by the Executive.

Decision

Agreed:

RESOLVED that:

(1)   the revised Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) contributions be adopted for all qualifying residential planning applications received on or after 1 April 2026; and

(2)   delegated authority be granted to the Head of City Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to apply annual index?linking and publish updated contribution rates.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.