Open NORTH DEVON COUNCIL
REPORT TO: STRATEGY & RESOURCES Date: 6 January 2020 TOPIC: APPROVAL & RELEASE OF S106 PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FUNDS – INSTOW AND BRAUNTON
REPORT BY: PROJECT, PROCUREMENT & OPEN SPACE OFFICER
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 This report seeks to allocate S106 public open space funds to projects in Instow and Braunton.
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 That £3,672.86 be allocated to Parochial Church Council of Instow towards enhancement of the play area.
2.2 That £347.31 be allocated to North Devon Environment Trust towards audio/visual improvements at the Braunton Countryside Centre.
2.3 Subject to approval of 2.1 and 2.2 above, that Strategy & Resources Committee recommends Council vary the capital programme by £4,020.17 and that funds be released, subject to a Funding Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Senior Solicitor, for external projects.
3 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 To allocate funds in line with the requirement of S106 agreements.
3.2 To protect and enhance public open space, including land and buildings.
4 REPORT
4.1 St John’s PCC – Play Area Safety Surfacing
Instow has limited equipped play space. This project will provide new safety surfacing for the public play area at All Saints Chapel Community Centre. The play area is situated in the grounds of the chapel and is the only play area in the village. The Centre/Chapel is a community building, which was delivered as a community project supported by various organisations. In addition to the community centre, the site provides a community garden, seating, play area and car park for the village. This small contribution will ensure the play area remains safe and open for the children in the village.
4.2 North Devon Environment Trust – Braunton Countryside Centre
North Devon Environment Trust operate the Countryside Centre in Braunton. They operate sessions and talks to help people gain a better understanding of the environment. This project will provide audio visual equipment to support these sessions within the countryside centre.
5 RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
5.1 St John’s PCC – Play Area
Total Project cost: £3690.84
Development Application Number Amount Description
Marine Parade, Instow 58606/58626 £3,672.86
Total £3,672.86
The balance and any overspend will be met by the PCC.
5.2 North Devon Environment Trust –Braunton Countryside Centre
Total Project cost: £7,882
Development Application Number Amount Description
Land off Higher Park 45399 £347.31 Road, Braunton
Total £347.31
£4,700 has been secured through a combination of DCC locality funding, NDC Councillor Grants and Fullabrook Contribution. Funding applications are required to fund the balance. Any overspend is the responsibility of North Devon Environment Trust.
6 EQUALITIES ASSESSMENT
6.1 The new safety surfacing will have a positive impact for users of the open space. An EIA has been completed. 7 CONSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT Article or Referred or Appendix and delegated paragraph power? Part 3. Annexe Delegated 1. 1(d) 8 STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
8.1 This report contains no confidential information or exempt information under the provisions of Schedule 12A of 1972 Act.
9 BACKGROUND PAPERS 9.1 The background papers are available for inspection and kept by the author of the report. 10 STATEMENT OF INTERNAL ADVICE
10.1 The author (below) confirms that advice has been taken from all appropriate Councillors and Officers. Author: L. Wheeler Date: 6 December 2019 Reference: Document5