Issue - meetings

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

That the Council adopts the Adoption and Maintenance of sustainable drainage systems, open space and play areas on new developments Policy at Appendix 2 of the report, in respect of new residential developments

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve the Adoption and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), open space and play areas on new developments policy

The alternative maintenance options to that being recommended, but which were discounted, included the Council taking on direct responsibility, the private ownership option and continuation of the current arrangements.

RESOLVED -

That the Council be recommended to approve the Adoption and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems, open space and play areas on new developments policy in respect of new residential developments as set out in appendix 2 to the report. 

The above decision has been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To provide a clear maintenance approach to SUDS, open space and play areas for the Local Planning Authority and developers for new development.

(B)

To ensure revenue funding for the ongoing maintenance costs of the open space, play areas and SuDS, over the lifetime of new development.

(C)

To provide a means of safeguarding the public, as the Council will be the freehold landowner of the open space, play areas and SuDS.

(D)

To manage the Council’s resources required to maintain open spaces, play areas and SuDS.