Social Value Ideas for South Gloucestershire Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for South Gloucestershire Council in South West across 42 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Major housing appeal route
Because members refused the major outline housing application against officer recommendation, it must be referred to the Spatial Planning Committee for determination.
“Before I close the meeting I should clarify, I didn't... after the end of the Titherington item, P26 slash 00825 slash O. Because it was a major appli…”
Committee refused the application
The committee resolved to refuse the outline planning application, relying on the five reasons in the papers and adding emphasis on traffic and child safety. This is an action outcome rather than proc…
“Right, I have a proposal which has been seconded. And Susie's saying we need to look at that proposal. Are we happy with what we've said in terms of..…”
Second site rejected as not grey belt
For the Colpit Heath proposal, members rejected the officer view that the site was grey belt. The committee agreed that the site made a strong contribution to Green Belt purposes, was not sustainably …
“The site is located within the Bristol Bath Greenbelt. and the proposed development would not be sustainably located in relation to local services and…”
Refusal reasons drafted
Members instructed officers to formulate a ten-reason refusal for the Colpit Heath application. The reasons covered Green Belt, ecology, drainage, mining, design, infrastructure, highway safety and lo…
“Okay so the I like off Julie oh sorry The original thinking for the provision of the outdoor sports facilities on that southern part of the site and f…”
50% affordable housing commitment
The scheme proposed 50% affordable housing, equating to 50 homes out of 100, with a tenure split of 67% social rent and 33% shared ownership. This is not council expenditure, but it is a significant d…
“With regards to affordable housing, 50 % of the total provision will be for affordable housing. The tenure split will be 67 % social rent and 33 % sha…”
Affordable housing delivery
The scheme would deliver 140 dwellings, including 70 affordable homes, with the affordable tenure split set at 67% social rent and 33% shared ownership. Members recognised the housing need and the off…
“The scheme provide 140 new homes that means around 70 affordable homes which is 14 more than the emerging planning plan position. We know affordable h…”
Static consent granted
The committee resolved to grant the static street trading consent for Bulldog Breakfast Bar at Crown Way, allowing trading for hot and cold food and refreshments, subject to the stated conditions and …
“The subcommittee therefore has resolved that the application for a street trading consent be granted from the hours listed”
Street trading policy out to consult
The committee agreed to consult on a revised street trading policy and application guidance rather than adopting it immediately. The update is intended to make criteria clearer, move application forms…
“Some members are asked to note the contents of this report relating to the revised Street turning policy and application guidelines agree to the draug…”
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