See attached letter.

Policy DM75 - Development contributions, Community Infrastructure Levy and viability * Bleadon Parish Council would like to see more transparency regarding the allocation of Development Contributions and CIL with such contributions being allocated, where the law permits, for the direct benefit of the local community in which the development takes place. Such contributions should then be wholly or partially allocated within the Parish under the control of the Parish Council.

Policy DM73: Local Green Space The Proposals Map and Schedule 5 identify land at Farleigh Fields, Backwell as a proposed Local Green Space (LGS). The land was not previously identified or protected in the Replacement Local Plan as amenity space, but has been identified by the Parish Council as part of the emerging Neighbourhood Plan process. We would, however, support the designation of part of the site as a LGS, broadly in line with the area identified in the Sites and Policies Plan Consultati

Response Support the Policy Intentions without comment within the following; DM1 Flooding and Drainage DM19 Green Infrastructure DM30 Off-airport car parking DM31 High quality design and place making DM37 Residential development within settlement boundaries in existing residential areas and on garden land DM45-47 Dwellings in the countryside DM48 Strategic Gaps DM55 Agricultural and landbased rural business development in the countryside DM57 Equestrian development DM74 Undesignated gr

DM:75 Development contributions, CIL and viability Support

See attached letter

DM 75 Development Contributions CIL and viability Wessex Water will seek to identify those sites which require contributions to strategic infrastructure or where higher levels of service for sewer flooding are needed for new or existing properties than current water industry regulations.

DM75 - Development Contributions & Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Our understanding had been that S106 Agreements and related developer contributions would be replaced by CIL payments. However, whatever the measures for securing developer contributions to help offset the impacts of development, we feel strongly that the benefit should first accrue to the community which is most affected by the relevant development. Any pooling of developer contributions should only be considered where the

Where a development site is formed by more than one ownership the council will seek to ensure that effective collaborative procedures are in place in the planning and delivery of development. A lack of effective collaboration, particularly on larger more complex schemes may be a reason for refusal. Not sound Not consistent with national policy Comments A lack of co-operation from one landowner should not prevent development proceeding providing the whole site has been comprehensively planned

We note that Policy DM75 Development contributions, Community Infrastructure Levy and Viability sets out the policy basis in relation to developer contributions. Many of Network Rail's stations and routes are already operating close to capacity. A significant increase in patronage may create the need for upgrades to the existing infrastructure; including (but not limited to) improved signalling, passing loops, car parking, improved access arrangements, station facilities or platform extensio