Decision details

Proposal to allocate S106 resources from DB401 - Hive House, Hive St Hollinwood (PA/339344) for the provision of replacement safety surfacing at Incline Road Play Area.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 (S106) planning obligations to fund the provision of replacement safety surfacing at Incline Road Play Area

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the allocation of S016 funding as set out in the report is approved, to enable the safety surfacing to be replaced, and the remaining funding available to be allocated to fund future patch repair of the new surfacing, as and when required.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - do nothing. This is not an option. The provisions of the S106 agreement is specifically to enable the replacement of the safety surfacing at Incline Road Play area, and not to carry out this scheme would go against the obligations of the agreement, and risk the Council having to return the money unspent to the developer.
Option 2 - To allocate the S106 funding as set out in the report to enable the safety surfacing to be replaced, and the remaining funding available to be allocated to fund future patch repair of the new surfacing, as and when required.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation was carried out as part of the planning process prior to the approval of the development. This process resulted in the requirement for the developer to enter into a S106 agreement and pay a commuted sum for the improvement of the safety surfacing at Incline Road play area.

Contact: Joanne Robinson, Regeneration Officer (Technical) Email: joanne.robinson@oldham.gov.uk 0161 770 4186 Email: joanne.robinson@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 16/06/2021

Date of decision: 16/06/2021

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