Question 15

No

Representation ID: 8308

Received: 05/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Jones

None

No

Representation ID: 8329

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Davidsons Developments Limited

Agent: Pegasus Group

For larger scale development proposals, the range of section 106 requests can be extensive and can in certain circumstances raise issues of viability. It can then be a matter for the local planning authority and County Council to reach agreement on the priorities for contributions.

It is considered that a similar approach to that adopted by Melton Borough Council in prioritising contributions could be considered in the SPD to provide clarity in circumstances where contributions may need to be prioritised.

Yes

Representation ID: 8336

Received: 14/12/2021

Respondent: Leicestershire County Council

The list provided under point 14.1 is not an exhaustive list of services the county council may wish to assess its infrastructure needs against; could the wording change to indicate that the list of services may alter in line with future Policy.

The county council would also like to request a reference to Sustainable Travel Incentives in that list to highlight its importance.

With reference to point 14.2, this paragraph would need to be reworded to account for future revisions of LCC's planning obligations policy

Under point 14.3, the correct email address is planningobligations@leics.gov.uk – could this please be amended.

Yes

Representation ID: 8359

Received: 17/12/2021

Respondent: LUTTERWORTH TOWN COUNCIL Parish Council

Yes. Police contributions require an HDC mechanism that ensures S106 monies are actually drawn down. In 2021, this only occurred when they were reminded that money was available. There should also be a mechanism that monitors how and where the S106 money is spent, in order that the locality affected by the development actually benefits. Similarly, with LCC. Highways money is charged through S106 and yet there remains no evidence years later that the money has either been drawn down or used as per the agreement. HDC needs to protect the interests of the district in this regard.

Yes

Representation ID: 8365

Received: 15/12/2021

Respondent: Leicester City Council

Section 14 provides a list of Leicestershire County Council Services. Similar to the response set out for Question 1 and Question 3, in that the City Council is not mentioned as a neighbouring Highway Authority. This section does specifically refer to Leicestershire’s Planning Obligation Policy, but as there is reference to Scraptoft North SDA, should it not also give reference to Leicester City Council services?