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Executive (I)
Friday, 7th March, 2014

REPORT TO:39
DECISION NUMBER:PH/28/2014
EARLIEST DATE FOR DECISION:7th March 2014

PLANNING FEES AND CHARGES 2014/2015
Matter for Consideration:
To consider fees and charges for the Planning service for 2014/2015.
Information:
The attached schedule outlines proposed amendments to the fees and charges for Planning. The proposals are in line with the Council's proposed General Fund Revenue Budget for 2014/2015 and have been compiled bearing in mind market conditions.
Does the information submitted include any exempt information?NO
Legal Considerations:
The Council is adjusting its charges to reflect market conditions.
Personnel Considerations:
None, the proposals are in line with the Equalities Impact Assessment for the General Fund Revenue Budget 2014/2015.
Financial Considerations:
The attached proposals will enable services to meet their cash limited budget targets in 2014/2015
Performance Management Considerations:
None
Risk Management Considerations:
None
Relevant Officer:
John Donnellon, Assistant Chief Executive- Built Environment
Relevant Cabinet Member:
Councillor F. Jackson
Consultation Undertaken:
None
Background Papers:
  • Appendix A
Is this a key decision?NO
Is the decision required in less than 5 days?NO
Recommendations:
To approve the proposed fees and charges for the Planning service 2014/2015 as attached at Appendix A.
Reasons for Recommendations:
The proposed increases balance the need to ensure the service keeps within the Council's Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and market conditions
Is the recommendation contrary to a plan or strategy adopted or approved by the Council?NO
Is the recommendation in accordance with the Council’s approved Budget?YES
Other alternative options to be considered:
Not to increase the fees and charges To increase the fees and charges by a different rate
Policy, Overview, and Scrutiny Committee Chairman (where appropriate)
Date Informed: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
DECLARATION(S) OF INTEREST (if applicable)
None
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely: To approve the proposed fees and charges for the Planning service 2014/2015 as attached at Appendix A.
Date:7th March 2014
Reason for Decision:
The proposed increases balance the need to ensure the service keeps within the Council's Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and market conditions.

Date of Publication:		7th March 2014


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