Comment

Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)

Representation ID: 3334

Received: 26/11/2008

Respondent: Castle Point Borough Council

Representation Summary:

The use of standard charges is consistent with circular 5/05 planning obligations. Standard charges provide greater certainty for developers. Developer contributions should however be the subject of negotiation as there may be economic viability reasons why the value of a development may not be able to support the standard charge.

Full text:

The use of standard charges is consistent with circular 5/05 planning obligations. Standard charges provide greater certainty for developers. Developer contributions should however be the subject of negotiation as there may be economic viability reasons why the value of a development may not be able to support the standard charge.