Decision details

s106 103 trees borough wide

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The reasons for the contribution being paid to the council are very specific and is for the planting of replacement trees. Not carrying out the tree planting as set in the legal agreements with developers could results in the funds being returned and no new trees being planted. There are no other alternatives than to alter the locations and the tree planting locations have been determined as priority locations by the Senior Arboricultural and Countryside Officer

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured primarily through Section 106 planning obligations to fund a boroughwide tree planting scheme of 103 trees and their establishment period

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - – Plant 103 trees with section 106 contributions specifically for tree planting
Option 2 – Do not plant 103 trees with the section 106 contribution and return it to the developer

Alternative options considered:

– Do not plant 103 trees with the section 106 contribution and return it to the developer

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Sean Mitchell, Green Space Officer Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 12/10/2023

Date of decision: 21/09/2023

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