Appendix 2

Comments gathered from the Member Workshop of PPAs held on 19th June 2017

Benefits of PPAs

  • Cost recovery
  • Reducing uncertainty
  • Increasing collaboration
  • Addressing public misunderstanding
  • Persuading Members to get involved
  • Allocating priorities
  • More certainty of timescales for developers and residents.
  • Earlier member involvement

 

Cons of PPAs/Comments

  • We are proposing too low a fee level
  • All Members should be invited to Pre-app meetings
  • Openness is important - both to Members of the Council and the wider public.
  • Fees are too low as proposed as value to developers may be much higher
  • Fees should cover the costs of employing extra staff to cover staff working on PPA schemes.
  • However if fees are above cost LPA may be less forthcoming
  • Fees should be fixed at the commencement of the PPA.
  • Fees should be based on the value to the developer rather than the cost to the council.
  • Could be seen by residents as a ‘done deal’
  • Not taking notice of local representation
  • Danger of two-tier system, with those with PPAs getting priority.