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.

Content

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.