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New Allocation of S106 Contributions 2021/22: Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement Tree Planting Project 2021-23
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To: COUNCILLOR IAN EDWARDS
LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR MARTIN GODDARD
CABINET MEMBER FOR FINANCE
COUNCILLOR EDDIE LAVERY
CABINET MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENT,
HOUSING AND REGENERATION
c.c. Dan Kennedy, Corporate Director -
Planning,
Environment, Education and Community Services
c.c. Chairman of the Environment, Housing and
Regeneration Select Committee
c.c. Julia Johnson/Nicola Wyatt – Policy &
Environmental Planning
c.c. Conservative and Labour Group Offices
(inspection copy)
Date:
18 January 2022
Non-Key Decision request Form D
NEW ALLOCATION OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2021/22: Trees for Cities
Partnership Agreement Tree Planting Project 2021-23
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Title of Report: NEW ALLOCATION OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2021/22: Trees for
Cities Partnership Agreement Tree Planting Project 2021-23
Decision made:
Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report)
Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report)
Signed ………………………………………………………Date……………………..
Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member for Finance / Cabinet Member for Environment,
Housing & Regeneration
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NEW ALLOCATION OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2021/22: Trees
for Cities Partnership Agreement Tree Planting Project 2021-23
Cabinet Member(s) Councillor Ian Edwards
Councillor Martin Goddard
Councillor Eddie Lavery
Cabinet Portfolio(s) Leader of the Council
Cabinet Member for Finance
Cabinet Member for Environment, Housing & Regeneration
Officer Contact(s) Julia Johnson/Nicola Wyatt – Policy & Environmental Planning
Papers with report Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement
HEADLINES
Summary
To seek approval to allocate funds and release from the s106
contributions currently held at s106 case references detailed
towards the Trees for Cities Partnership agreement, including
approval of that agreement as outlined in the report.
Putting our
Residents First
The report supports the Council objectives of strong financial
management.
Financial Cost This report seeks to allocate and release £170,000 from identified
s106 contributions held by the Council.
Relevant Select
Committee
Environment, Housing and Regeneration Select Committee.
Relevant Ward(s) All.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Leader of the Council , Cabinet Member for Finance , and Cabinet Member for
Environment, Housing and Regeneration:
1. Ratify the Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement and supporting Tree Planting
Projects for 2021-23 as set out in the report.
2. Approve a total of £170,000 to be allocated and used towards the delivery of the
Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement Tree Planting (2021-23) project from the
following S106 contributions held by the Council:-
Air Quality S106 – a total of £60,000 made up of the following contributions:
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E/129/415C £12,500
E/143/449B £14,735
E/126/412B £26,547
E/135/425D £6,218
Carbon Offset S106 – a total of £110,000 made up of the following contributions:
PPR/104/355B £70,800
PT/235/450A £31,678
PT/210/424A £5,746
EO/001/554D £1,776
3. Approve the capital release request of £170,000 towards the Trees for Cities
Partnership Tree Planting project – Appendix A.
Reasons for recommendations
Following a Cabinet decision in March 2009, the allocation of Section 106 (S106) and Section
278 (S278) funds is required to be formally approved by the Leader of the Council and the
Cabinet Member for Finance on a case-by-case basis. This report requests the approval for the
S106 funds held at the case reference detailed in this report to be committed as outlined in this
report. Specifically, the report seeks approval for the Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement to
support tree planting projects over the coming years through the allocation (and capital release)
of relevant s106 contributions.
Alternative options considered / risk management
The Cabinet Members may agree to fund the scheme and / or suggest alternative projects to
which funds could be allocated within the terms of the relevant legal agreements. If the S106
funds are not allocated to an appropriate scheme, the unspent funds may need to be refunded.
Select Committee comments
None at this stage.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Purpose of Planning Obligations
1. Planning obligations, or S106 agreements, are an established mechanism for mitigating
planning effects arising from development proposals. The agreements are usually
negotiated within the context of planning applications, between Local Planning
Authorities and persons with an interest in the piece of land (owners, leaseholders or
developers). They are intended to make development acceptable, which would otherwise
be unacceptable in planning terms.
2. Any S106 monies generated from planning agreements must be spent on their intended
purpose and that the associated development contributes to the sustainability of the area
by addressing the impacts of the development proposals. As a result, expenditure of
S106 funds must relate to a specific development and must be in accordance with the
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corresponding legal agreement. If a contribution is not used for the
intended purpose or not spent within the period allocated in the S106 agreement, the
monies may need to be returned.
Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement and Planting Programme 2021-23
3. The Council’s Green Spaces Service have progressed a partnership agreement with
Trees for Cities (attached) to undertake a programme of tree planting throughout the
Borough over two years, signed-off by the Cabinet Member. Formal approval for the
entering into the partnership agreement is now sought through this report.
4. The proposed Tree Planting Programme for 2021-23 has now been confirmed as follows:
2021/22
• Yeading Open Space – 9,000 – 13,500 whips
• Stockley Park – 91 standards
• Dawley Road – 2,570 whips
2022/23
• Rosedale 500- 1000 whips and 20-30 Standards
• Stonefield Park 500 whips and 20-30 Standard
• Philpots Farm up to 4,000 whips
5. It is proposed to allocate £170,000 towards the Trees for Cities tree-planting programme
from S106 contributions secured by the Council to mitigate air quality damage and offset
the carbon impacts of new developments. The justification for the use of these funds to
support the planting programme is set out below.
Proposed Allocation of S106 Air Quality Contributions
Background
6. There are areas of the Borough that suffer from levels of pollution above the national
European Union Health Limits. Due to these levels of pollution, and as part of its
statutory local air quality management duties, Hillingdon declared an Air Quality
Management Area (AQMA) across the bottom two thirds of the Borough and developed
an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) which includes measures to both monitor and improve
local air quality.
7. The council's Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) has been updated in accordance with the
Mayor of London's London Local Air Quality Management regime. The Plan has
incorporated new pollution information including the concept of air quality focus areas.
The focus areas are where the pollution levels are predicted to be the highest in the
borough and where there is relevant significant public exposure. It is important to reduce
pollution exposure as soon as possible in these areas. With medical evidence
highlighting the detrimental health impacts arising from exposure to air pollution, there is
also a recognised need to not only gain improvements just where air quality is currently
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poor. The Air Quality Action Plan includes measures to gain
improvements across the whole borough to bring about the added health benefits gained
by having better air quality.
8. The Action Plan highlights that well-placed green infrastructure can help to improve the
air quality in local areas. The use of green infrastructure to protect people from air
pollution is supported by the Mayor of London in its guidance "Using green infrastructure
to protect people from air pollution", GLA Ap ril 2019. This describes the most suitable
type of green infrastructure regarding pollution associated with roads w here the priority
is to protect people further away from the kerbside The provision of measures such as
tree planting, does not reduce pollution from the sources that cause the emissions e. g.
road traffic, however they can be relevant for consideration where residential areas and
recreational parks are in areas of poorer air quality with no current provision of green
infrastructure and where there is a close proximity to roads.
Air Quality Proposals
Stockley Recreation Ground - £30,000
9. Additional tree planting is proposed in Stockley Recreation Ground and the surrounding
residential roads. The location is within the declared Air Quality Management Area and is
situated in an area between the M4, the Stockley Bypass and the Great Western
mainline. Pollution levels in this general area, whilst within the air quality standards limits,
are subject to higher levels of pollution than other parts of the borough. The recreation
ground will be used by younger people who are, in general, more susceptible to
exposure to air pollution. In addition, the surrounding residential roads, especially
Lavender Rise as it meets the busy Stockley Bypass, can be subject to queuing traffic at
the traffic lights. Trees planted along the verges in these areas will help disperse
emissions. The proposed planting of additional trees in Stockley Recreation Ground
would support the delivery of Air Quality Action Measure 18 – Improving green
infrastructure, Stockley Recreation Ground and surrounding residential areas in West
Drayton.
Dawley Road - £30,000
10. The Trees for Cities proposal includes the planting of c2000 whips along Dawley
Road. This is just outside an air quality focus area but does border the well-used
recreational routes to and from Hayes as well as Lake Farm Country Park and the
various recreational areas. The proposals will provide an additional barrier to pollutants,
particularly harmful particulate matter, especially from diesel vehicles. The barrier will
provide a further level of protection to the Country Park and all those who use it. The
trees will be planted on the roadside of the recreational route thus creating a protective
barrier to pedestrians.
11. The Council considers that a further £30k from the air quality damage contributions
collected from developments that are not air quality neutral would be acceptable to fund
this element of the project and promote a cleaner and safer environment for pedestrians,
park users, and to residential properties in the direction of the prevailing wind north east
of the Park.
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12. The table below provides a summary of the amount of S106 funds to
be allocated towards the air quality schemes outlined above.
Table 1 - Details of Air Quality S106 contributions to be allocated
S106
Funding
Reference
Scheme Amount to
be
allocated
Comments
E/129/415C
West Drayton Police
Station, Station Road,
West Drayton
12768/APP/2016/1580
&
12768/APP/2014/1870
£12,500 Funds to be used towards
initiatives to improve air quality in
the Authority's Area including
(but not limited to): use of low
fuel technology; tree and other
planting; restrictions on certain
types of vehicles; use of cleaner
fuels; use of combined heat &
power; environmental
management and air quality
strategy (see agreement for
details)
E/143/449B 5 Station Road, West
Drayton
65480/APP/2014/1018
£14,735
Funds to be used towards
initiatives to improve air quality in
the Authority's Area including
(but not limited to): use of low
fuel technology; tree and other
planting; restrictions on certain
types of vehicles; use of cleaner
fuels; use of combined heat &
power; environmental
management and air quality
strategy (see agreement for
details)
E/126/412B
Enterprise House, 133
Blyth Road, Hayes
11623/APP/2013/3606
£26,547
Funds to be used towards
initiatives to improve air quality in
the Authority's Area including
(but not limited to): use of low
fuel technology; tree and other
planting; restrictions on certain
types of vehicles; use of cleaner
fuels; use of combined heat &
power; environmental
management and air quality
strategy (see agreement for
details).
E/135/425D
Land rear of 2-24
Horton Road, West
Drayton
71582/APP/2016/4582
£6,218
Funds to be used towards
initiatives to improve air quality in
the Authority's Area including
(but not limited to): use of low
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fuel technology; tree and other
planting; restrictions on certain
types of vehicles; use of cleaner
fuels; use of combined heat &
power; environmental
management and air quality
strategy (see agreement for
details). Funds to be spent within
7 years of receipt
£60,000.00
Proposed Allocation of S106 Carbon Offset Contributions
Background
13. All major developments in London are required to be zero carbon. To meet this target an
onsite reduction of at least 35 per cent beyond the baseline of part L of current Building
Regulations is required however, where further reductions cannot be achieved on-site,
any shortfall should be provided, in agreement with the borough through a cash in lieu
contribution to the borough’s carbon offset funded or through alternative off-site
provision. The London Plan allows for the shortfall in carbon, i.e. the carbon tonnage
short of the zero-carbon standard to be offset through an in-lieu payment. The offset
payment is collected at a rate of £95/tonne and annualised over a 30-year period. This
formula is set through the London Plan (NB, 30 years is the expected ‘carbon lifetime’ of
the National Grid as it moves to renewable sources thereafter)
14. The money collected can then be used by the Council for a variety of projects that will
contribute to the reduction in carbon. The GLA has provided guidance on how the
Council should consider the use of the collected S106 money. Carbon sequestration
forms part of a wider portfolio of opportunities to reduce carbon and is specifically
recognised in the GLA guidance although alternative options are preferable.
15. However, the Council recognises through its Climate Change Action Plan that tree
planting is necessary to ensure the capture of carbon and therefore will assist with the
aspirations for a lower carbon future. The Plan recognises that there will be a residual
carbon footprint from its operations past the 2030 carbon neutral date; this is largely
down to the requirement for natural gas consumption. Consequently, tree planting will be
required to offset this residual carbon footprint.
16. Unfortunately, trees absorb carbon at a slow rate but large-scale tree planting can have a
significant benefit overtime particularly as it reaches maturation (15 – 20 years and
beyond). Consequently, planting trees now on a large scale will form part of the carbon
reduction plan post 2030 when the Council intends for its operations to be carbon
neutral. The trees will then continue to perform carbon sequestration at higher rate,
particularly as they reach peak growth.
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Carbon Offset Proposal - £110,000
17. Trees for Cities have proposed a total of six tree planting projects in the borough as listed
in paragraph 6 of the report. The total required to deliver all of these projects after the
deduction from those projects funded for air quality mitigation is £110,000. £110,000
collected in S106 funds equates to a carbon shortfall of 39tCO2 annualised for 30 years
at £95 per tonne per annum. In other words, the Council should be looking to reinvest
£110,000 to save 39tCO2 per annum (1,157tCO2 over 30years).
18. Calculating the carbon performance of large-scale tree planting is inherently
complicated. The tree proposals put forward by Trees for Cities includes a large-scale
project of c18,500 – 21,000 whips across 6 different sites for the 2021/22 and 2022/23
planting season (during winter). A whip is a young seedling up to approximately 1m in
height and approximately 2 – 3 years old. A whip has negligible carbon sequestration
value in its early years but as it grows the carbon absorption capacity increases
exponentially. Over a 100year lifetime, as a general principle, a tree will absorb 1tCO2.
19. However, it is not straight forward to simply equate 18,500 (lower estimate) whips to a
carbon saving of 18,500tCO2. The actual carbon absorption is dependent on the type of
tree and not all trees have a lifespan of a 100 years. Furthermore, 18,500 whips is
effectively overplanting; natural selection will result in the stronger trees maturing whilst
many others will not succeed or may be cut back to allow stronger specimens to thrive.
The actual carbon benefit will therefore depend on species mix, soil quality, and how well
the planting thrives. Furthermore, on day one of a complete planting season, there will
actually be a carbon deficit; soil preparation for tree planting releases carbon, and the
machinations to deliver and plant the whips also has a carbon impact.
20. To consider the carbon performance of the proposal some assumptions around planting
mix and distance have been made as well as a long-term success rate based on projects
elsewhere. The UK Woodland Carbon Code is the primary tool for determining the value
of carbon sequestration:
The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) is the quality assurance standard for
woodland creation projects in the UK and generates independently verified carbon
units. Backed by the Government, the forest industry and carbon market experts,
the Code is unique in providing woodland carbon units right here in the UK.
21. The WCC incorporates a spreadsheet to determine the carbon savings based on a range
of variables. Conservative assumptions have been made about the mix of species and
planting area and there is an assumption around thinning (i.e. a more likely tree canopy
existing over time). Yeading Open Space Park is approximately 50 hectares but already
heavily planted.
22. The key for S106 though is the saving over the first 30 years, the period over which the
shortfall is calculated for a development and the offset funds secured. Based on the
outputs and making assumptions for a starting deficit, the carbon sequestered after 10
years is estimated to be at 30tCO2. However, after 20 years the project would reach a
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cumulative 374tCO2. The target saving of 1,157tonnes is reached
between year 25 and 30.
23. In year 30, the cumulative saving of the tree planting is 1,244 tonnes. For completeness
and to illustrate the merits of the project, even if the target were not reached in 30 years,
it is worth noting that the cumulative total by year 35 is 2,076tCO2.
24. In summary, by year 30 the tree planting would have more than offset the amount of
carbon needed to be saved by the £110,000 secured through the S106 offset
contributions. The carbon saved then continues at an increased rate providing a greater
cumulative saving. Ancillary to those savings, tree planting has residual benefits in
relation to flood risk, biodiversity and air quality.
25. It must be noted though that tree planting is not the primary method for carbon reduction
as set out in the GLA guidance. The area of land required is significant and in this
instance is in the control of the Council. Large planting schemes like this are likely to be
rare and therefore it would not be expected for a developer to opt into offsite tree planting
of make up for a shortfall on their own development site. The carbon saving must be
retained within the borough and therefore the common practice would be for developers
to ensure the payments are made in accordance with the normal planning policy (i.e.
payment of £95/tCo2 annualised for 30 years).
26. It must also be noted that calculations above are based on working assumptions about
mix and planting spacing. The exact species mix will inform planting as will detailed site
planning. The species mix will only be known based on stockists advice and
availability. However, the above calculations are based on conservative assumptions
and the lower estimate of whips to be planted. It also does not consider the standards
(mature specimens) as this is not addressed in the calculator. Allowing for a flexibility in
planting spacing, mix and ultimately a reduction in whip numbers being planted, the
carbon savings for this type of project at the value required would still more than match
the carbon savings for the S106 requested to be released.
Table 2 - Details of Carbon Offset S106 contributions to be allocated and released
S106 Funding
Reference
Scheme Amount to be
allocated
Comments
PPR/104/355B
Former EMI Site, Dawley Rd,
Hayes
8294/APP/2015/1406
£70,800
Contribution received
towards investment
in local energy
efficiency and carbon
reduction measures
within the Authority's
area. Spend within 7
years of receipt (Nov
2022)
PT/235/450A
Land at the Arena, Bennetsfield
Road, Stockley Park
37800/APP/296/1430
£31,678 Funds received as a
contribution towards
the Council's Carbon
Fund. Funds to be
used by the Council
towards the provision
of offsite carbon
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reduction measures
to mitigate carbon
emissions from the
development. Funds
to be spent within 7
years of receipt
(June 2027).
PT/210/424A
Land at Onslow Mills, Trout
Road, West Drayton
1724/APP/2016/3513
£5,746
Contribution to be
used by the Council
towards off site
carbon reduction
measures, schemes
and initiatives in
order to mitigate the
harm caused by the
development. No
time limit for spend.
EO/001/554D
Chailey Industrial Estate, Pump
Lane, Hayes
2102/APP/2018/4231
£1,776 Funds received as
the carbon offset
contribution to be
used by the Council
towards the provision
of offsite carbon
reduction measures
to mitigate the impact
of the development.
Funds to be spent
within 7 years of
receipt (June 2028).
£110,000.00
27. Trees for Cities will be developing a larger scheme of planting trees throughout the
Borough, to which the Council will be contributing £170k towards. The whole scheme
has not yet been fully costed; however, 3 sections have been costed. A breakdown of
these costs is provided in Table 3 below. Where the funding required is above the levels
agreed within this report, this will be funded by Trees for Cities as set out in the Financial
Implications section below:-
Table 3: Partial Scheme Cost Plan
Description Amount
Yeading Open Space 99,750
Stockley Recreation Park & Estate 55,700
Dawley Road 22,700
Total £178,150
All of the above 3 sections include costs to carry out site surveys, site preparations,
landscape architect design, purchase of tools, materials and trees and installation works.
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Financial Implications
The report requests the allocation of £170k from eight S106 contributions as detailed in Table 4
below:-
Table 4: S106 Contributions
S106 Funding
Reference
Scheme Amount Time Limit
to Spend
PPR/104/355B
Former EMI Site, Dawley Rd, Hayes
8294/APP/2015/1406
£70,800
Nov 2022
PT/235/450A
Land at the Arena, Bennetsfield Road, Stockley Park
37800/APP/296/1430
£31,678 Jun 2027
PT/210/424A
Land at Onslow Mills, Trout Road, West Drayton
1724/APP/2016/3513
£5,746
None
EO/001/554D
Chailey Industrial Estate, Pump Lane, Hayes
2102/APP/2018/4231
£1,776 Jun 2028
E/129/415C
West Drayton Police Station, Station Road, West Drayton
12768/APP/2016/1580 & 12768/APP/2014/1870
£12,500 None
E/143/449B 5 Station Road, West Drayton 65480/APP/2014/1018
£14,735
None
E/126/412B
Enterprise House, 133 Blyth Road, Hayes
11623/APP/2013/3606
£26,547
None
E/135/425D
Land rear of 2-24 Horton Road, West Drayton
71582/APP/2016/4582
£6,218
Dec 2025
Total £170,000
The S106 funds comprise £110k carbon offset monies and £60k air quality contributions and
are proposed to deliver the Trees for Cities tree planting programme within the Borough. The
scheme is to be implemented by Trees for Cities over 2021 to 2023. The full cost of the scheme
has not been fully costed, with only three sections of the scheme that have been costed by
Trees for Cities at a value of £178k. The £170k S106 contribution will contribute towards the
2021-23 programme, with Trees for Cities to fund costs over and above this.
The S106 contributions held at PPR/104/355B, PT/235/450A, EO/001/554D and E/135/425D
have a risk of being returned with to the developer with interest if they are not spent by the
deadlines to spend by as per the S106 agreements.
The project will be reported under Green Spaces S106 projects within the capital programme.
RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION
The benefit or impact upon residents, service users and communities?
The recommendations will enable external funds to be spent to maximum effect to provide
viable improvements for the benefit of local communities.
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Consultation carried out or required
Not required.
CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS
Corporate Finance
Corporate finance notes that the 2021-23 Trees for Cities tree planting programme will be
funded from developer contributions in accordance with the planning obligation agreements,
with no impact on Council resources.
Legal
Legal Services have considered the content of the section 106 agreements referred to in this
report and concludes that the recommendations presented are consistent with the terms of the
respective agreements.
Infrastructure / Asset Management
There are no Infrastructure /Asset Management implications arising from the recommendations
in this report.
Comments from other relevant service areas
The scheme has been developed in consultation with relevant service groups as appropriate.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document 2014
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APPENDIX A
S106 Allocation & Release Report 2021/22 - Cities for Trees Partnership Tree Planting
Location
Project /
Expenditure
Title
Information
Funds
Release
Sought
£000’s
Approv
e Hold
More
Information
Required
Boroughw
ide
Cities for
Trees
Partnership
Tree Planting
Boroughwide 170
Total seeking release 170
Previously released 0
Budget 170
Remaining budget 0
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OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE DECISION NOTICE
PUBLISHED BY DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
Notice is hereby given that the following decision(s) have been made today by Cabinet
Members at the London Borough of Hillingdon:
Title of decision
NEW ALLOCATION OF S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 2021/22:
Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement Tree Planting
Project 2021-23
Reference No. 360
Date of decision Thursday 27 January 2022
Call-in expiry date 5pm, on Thursday 03 February 2022
Relevant Select
Committee(s)
Environment, Housing and Regeneration Select Committee
Relevant Ward(s) All wards.
Decision made
Cabinet Members
making the decision
Councillor Ian Edwards - Leader of the Council
Councillor Martin Goddard - Cabinet Member for Finance
Councillor Eddie Lavery - Cabinet Member for Environment,
Housing & Regeneration
APPROVED
That the Leader of the Council , Cabinet Member for
Finance, and Cabinet Member for Environment, Housing
and Regeneration:
1. Ratify the Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement
and supporting Tree Planting Projects for 2021-23
as set out in the report.
2. Approve a total of £170,000 to be allocated and used
towards the delivery of the Trees for Cities
Partnership Agreement Tree Planting (2021-23)
project from the following S106 contributions held
by the Council:-
Air Quality S106 – a total of £60,000 made up of the
following contributions:
E/129/415C £12,500
E/143/449B £14,735
E/126/412B £26,547
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E/135/425D £6,218
Carbon Offset S106 – a total of £110,000 made up of
the following contributions:
PPR/104/355B £70,800
PT/235/450A £31,678
PT/210/424A £5,746
EO/001/554D £1,776
3. Approve the capital release request of £170,000
towards the Trees for Cities Partnership Tree
Planting project – Appendix A.
Reason for decision Following a Cabinet decision in March 2009, the allocation of
Section 106 (S106) and Section 278 (S278) funds is required
to be formally approved by the Leader of the Council and the
Cabinet Member for Finance on a case-by-case basis. This
report requests the approval for the S106 funds held at the
case reference detailed in this report to be committed as
outlined in this report. Specifically, the report seeks approval
for the Trees for Cities Partnership Agreement to support tree
planting projects over the coming years through the allocation
(and capital release) of relevant s106 contributions.
Alternative options
considered and
rejected
The Cabinet Members could have agreed to fund the scheme
and / or suggest alternative projects to which funds could be
allocated within the terms of the relevant legal agreements. If
the S106 funds are not allocated to an appropriate scheme, the
unspent funds may need to be refunded.
Classification Part I – Public
Link to associated
report
Report found here.
Relevant Officer
contact & Directorate
Julia Johnson/Nicola Wyatt – Policy & Environmental Planning
Any interest declared
by the Cabinet
Member(s) /
dispensation granted
N/A
Implementation of decision & scrutiny call-in
[Internal Use only]
When can this decision
be implemented by
officers?
Officers can implement Cabinet Member decision in this notice only from the
expiry of the scrutiny call-in period which is:
5pm, on Thursday 03 February 2022
Executive Decision Notice – 27 January 2022 Page 3
This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk
However, this is subject to the decision not being called in by Councillors on
the relevant Select Committee. Upon receipt of a valid call-in request,
Democratic Services will immediately advise the relevant officer(s) and the
decision must then be put on hold.
Councillor scrutiny call-
in of this decision
Councillors on the relevant Select Committee shown in this notice may
request to call-in this decision. The request must be before the expiry of the
scrutiny call-in period above.
Councillors should use the Scrutiny Call-in App (link below) on their devices to
initiate any call-in request. Further advice can be sought from Democratic
Services if required:
Scrutiny Call-In - Power Apps
(secure)
Further information These decisions, where applicable, have been taken under The Local
Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information)
(England) Regulations 2012.
This is the formal notice by the Council of the above executive decision,
including links to the reports where applicable.
If you would like more information on this decision, please contact Democratic
Services on 01895 250636 or email: democratic@hillingdon.gov.uk.
Circulation of this decision notice is to a variety of people including Members
of the Council, Corporate Directors, Officers, Group Secretariats and the
Public. Copies are also placed on the Council’s website.
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