Policy information sourced from the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.
IN10.3: Development Contributions
There will be a need to balance the priorities for infrastructure delivery with those for affordable housing, other non-infrastructure related planning obligations and sustainability standards.
The Council will secure the infrastructure necessary to support the growth outlined in this plan, ensure sustainable development, meet the needs of development and, where necessary, mitigate the impacts of development by:
- Securing appropriate on site enabling and development works;
- Charging the Community Infrastructure Levy on developments as required by any charging schedules in operation for the area within which the development is located;
- Securing planning obligations to provide affordable housing and mitigate the impacts of the development, in accordance with national policy and, having regard to any relevant Supplementary Planning Documents or other local guidance;
- Securing off-site highway works, including provision for cycling and walking, where necessary;
- Working with relevant service providers to identify and secure infrastructure funding or financing mechanisms.
For more information, please see the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.