Developer Contributions SPD - Huntingdonshire District Council

Health D:Huntingdonshire LDF | Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning DocumentD.8 The above is open to change due to policy and legislative changes.Type and threshold for size of development for which contributions are appropriate:D.9 New housing developments within the District will trigger a need for health facilities. Health facilitiescontributions will apply to any development of 10 or more dwellings unless a Community InfrastructureLevy Charging Schedule has been adopted by Huntingdonshire District Council in which case contributionswill only apply to large scale major (15) residential developments.Form in which contributions should be made:D.10 Contributions will be required in a number of forms as outlined below, taking into account specific siterequirements.The District Council will negotiate with prospective developers with a view to securing the necessaryhealth service facility needs for the development.Free, serviced land contributions or a financial contribution to purchase the land will be required asa minimum for the erection of appropriate health facilities.As a first principle, the District Council expects developers to provide a financial contribution towardsthe delivery of the required infrastructure. If appropriate, consideration of the developer building therequired infrastructure to an agreed specification will be considered on a case-by-case basis inconsultation with appropriate partners.In assessing whether contributions should be required, a range of factors will need to be consideredincluding:Will the development create a demand for new facilities or services?Can existing facilities or services absorb the new patients and/or users?Will new patients/users generated by the development be able to access existing services andfacilities easily?Will the development result in the loss of existing health facilities and is adequate alternativeprovision being made?Can the increased needs arising from the development be met by existing resources andfunding regimes?Contributions will be sought where, as a result of the development;New premises/facilities are required as a result of the increased needs arising from thedevelopment.Current facilities are inadequate for the additional users, in terms of their quality or accessibilityfor users (based on accepted NHS standards) and therefore need to be improved or extendedin order to meet the needs of the development.Inadequate alternative funding is available to provide the additional facilities or services requiredas a result of the development.Provision Required:D.11 Contributions will vary with each development. The need for on-site development is dependent on theviability and proximity of other health infrastructure. Strategic planning of health services and infrastructuremay identify a particular development site as a preferred location for a health facility to serve thedevelopment alone or including a wider area than the development itself.15 DCLG Development Control PS 1/2 statistical definition 2007/829