Decision details

Allocation and Release of Developer Contribution to Improve Tennis Courts and Cricket Square at Memorial Field Paddock Wood

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure and Tourism

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The release £118,450 of expected developer contributions through a planning obligation agreement for Mascall’s Farm (planning reference 17/03480 and 19/0253).  Once received by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, to be allocated to Paddock Wood Town Council to fund the refurbishment of tennis courts and cricket square at the Memorial Field, Paddock Wood.

Decision:

RESOLVED – That once received by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council the sum of £118,450 of expected developer contributions through a planning obligation agreement for Mascall’s Farm be released and allocated to Paddock Wood Town Council to fund the refurbishment of tennis courts and cricket square at the Memorial Field, Paddock Wood be approved. 

Reasons for the decision:

The funding would help support and deliver projects to upgrade local sports facilities. 

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing and reject the request for funding.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

No conflicts of interest were declared by any Member who was consulted in respect of this decision.

Publication date: 29/10/2021

Date of decision: 29/10/2021

Effective from: 06/11/2021

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