Social Value Ideas for Braintree District Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Braintree District Council in East of England across 40 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Renewable Energy Solar Farm Development - Cressing Temple
Planning permission granted for a 13.8MW solar farm at land southwest of Cressing Temple, Whitten Road, Cressing. The project will generate renewable energy equivalent to powering 6,300 homes annually…
“Sheepcoat will generate enough renewable energy to power 6,000 homes supporting our net zero goals... It will support the rural economy and provide 35…”
5-year housing land supply shortfall
Council cannot demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply, triggering paragraph 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This creates a presumption in favour of development and requires plan…
“However, we can't demonstrate a 5-year supply of housing land, so as a consequence, paragraph 14 of the NPPF is triggered... So we should be granting …”
Affordable housing delivery - Meadway development
Meadway access application includes 14 affordable units (40% of 35 units) to be delivered on-site. Comprises mix of rental and shared ownership properties supporting first-time buyers and families. Se…
“Perhaps most significantly, 14 or 40% of the new development will be affordable homes and will assist those struggling to get on the housing ladder wi…”
35-unit residential development - Meadway access, Gosfield
Outline planning application for up to 35 residential dwellings with access from Meadway. Includes 40% affordable housing (14 units) with Section 106 contributions for education, public open space, an…
“The applicant is seeking approval in principle for up to 35 homes and for site access to be granted detailed consent... This site is a logical extensi…”
Hatfield Peverel Neighbourhood Plan Adoption
Neighbourhood Plan for Hatfield Peverel approved by referendum on 28 November 2019 with 93% approval rate (847 yes votes, 66 no votes) from 927 responses (27% turnout). Plan has been examined and foun…
“the referendum was held on Thursday 28th November in the parish of Hatfield Peverel and it posed the question Do you want Braintree District Council t…”
NEGC Further Funding Contribution
Cabinet approved an additional contribution of £250,000 from unallocated New Homes Bonus to fund ongoing work of NEGC Limited in developing comprehensive business plans, 5-year strategy, financial for…
“to agree a further contribution of £250,000 to fund the work of the company in the development of the project, and to recommend to council that the fu…”
Application Refused - 7 Reasons for Refusal
Planning Committee unanimously voted to refuse outline planning application (150153A) for Brook Green development. Seven formal reasons for refusal: (1) Environmental Statement deficiency; (2) Heritag…
“Well, it has been moved and seconded that we refuse this application. All those in favour of refusal for the 7 reasons on that? That is unanimous.”
Coach House Microbrewery Permission Granted
Planning Committee unanimously approved application 1701097 Full for change of use from domestic garage to Class B2 light industrial microbrewing use. Conditions imposed: (1) Flue must be vertical usi…
“Well, it has been moved and seconded that we grant this application with the additional condition that's been posed. All those in favour? That is unan…”
Committee Vote and Refusal Decision - Phase IV
Planning Committee voted to REFUSE Phase IV application despite officer recommendation for approval. Vote result: 6 in favour of refusal, 8 against refusal (refusal motion passed). Reasons for refusal…
“all those in favour of refusal that 6 for refusal those against refusal was 8 abstentions that is gone and Yvette refusal has been granted”
Council Tax Increase 3.01%
Council approved 3.01% council tax increase, raising Band D tax by £4.95 (9.5 pence per week) to £169.47. Increase justified by uncertain local government financing landscape and need to plan for furt…
“Members will be aware of the increasing pressures that there are on local authorities such as county councils with the increasing cost of social care.…”
Settlement Funding Assessment Reduction
Government settlement funding allocation for 2017-18 will be £4.03 million, representing a reduction of just under 16% compared to current year. Over 3 years (2017-2020), the reduction is equivalent t…
“The council's allocation of settlement funding assessment, or SFA, for next year will be £4.03 million. This is a reduction of just under 16% on the c…”
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