Lutterworth residents invited to have their say on revised planning procedures - The Rugby Observer

Lutterworth residents invited to have their say on revised planning procedures

Rugby Editorial 11th Nov, 2021   0

PEOPLE in the Lutterworth area are being invited to have their say on how their district council works with developers to provide improved community facilities and infrastructure.

Harborough District Council is inviting feedback on its Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), which sets out how the Council works with developers, landowners, infrastructure providers, stakeholders, partners and communities to secure community infrastructure and affordable housing through ‘section 106 agreements’.

The Council is consulting the public on the document for the second time, due to significant amendments resulting from changes in Government legislation, regulations, policies and guidance since the first public consultation in December 2020.

Planning obligations are legally binding and enforceable if planning permission is granted, and are used to secure and enhance local infrastructure and services, and to mitigate the impact of developments.




Harborough District Council Leader Coun Phil King said: “This is an opportunity for people to tell us how they would like to see us work with developers, and others, to get the best for communities across the district, and to ensure our approach remains relevant, robust and effective.”

The main amendments to the SPD include:


  • Additional references to the Local Plan policies
  • A revised section on affordable housing which takes into account the Government’s proposals on First Homes
  • A calculation to recover the Council’s costs of monitoring developer contributions
  • Further information on waste and recycling facilities, including payment of contributions towards bins.

Visit www.harborough.gov.uk/consultation to take part in the consultation, which closes on Friday December 17 at 5pm.

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