1/ To set out a proposed charging schedule for
monitoring of s106 agreements for Biodiversity Net Gain sites for
all sites where such an obligation exists.
2/ To outline the legislative and policy background to monitoring
of section 106 agreements
3/ To set out why a monitoring charge is considered necessary and
what activities the proposed charge relates to.
5/ To present some examples of charging structures implemented by
other local authorities
6/ To seek permission of the Corporate Director of Community
Development, to authorise a charging structure for monitoring fees
associated with off-site or on-site BNG.
7/ To note that according to government guidance the BNG monitoring
fees may only reflect costs incurred and may not be used to
generate revenue for other services outside BNG.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2023
Decision due: 26 Jan 2024 by Corporate Director of Community Development
Lead member: Executive Member for Open to Business
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Tim Burkinshaw, Biodiversity Net Gain Officer Email: timothy.burkinshaw@northyorks.gov.uk Email: timothy.burkinshaw@northyorks.gov.uk.
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