Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 15, 2024

Purpose: To determine the award of the s106 developer contribution funding for the delivery of community facilities at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury.

Content: Cabinet agreed   (a)    Cabinet agreed to award ringfenced s106 developer contributions up to the value of £876,278 to Shaftesbury Town Council for the purpose of building and operating a Community Hub and landscaped open space and recreational facilities at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury, subject to fulfilment of the conditions set out in paragraphs 6.7 to 6.14 of the report to Cabinet of 15 October 2024.   (b)    That the appraisal of further information required by the conditions is agreed by the Head of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member and Portfolio for Planning and Emergency Planning, and any subsequent transfer of funds (and land) is made under the relevant officer delegation in accordance with the s106 protocol process.   Reason for the decision   To support the delivery of much-needed community facilities to serve the residents of Shaftesbury by fulfilling the requirements of longstanding planning obligations linked to the Maltings development.