Agenda

Members are reminded of their obligation under the Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests in any matter(s) to be considered or being considered at the meeting. These are explained in the Code of Conduct on the Council’s website at Code of conduct for members – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (tmbc.gov.uk).

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee held on 18 March 2025

The presentation of the Head of Planning Services will provide the context for the review of the planning service as identified in the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2025/26.

The report presents for consideration a draft Action Plan for years 4 and 5 (2025/27) of the Housing Strategy.

This report outlines a new Policy (Annex A) setting out an approach to Local Lettings Plans (LLPs) for affordable housing in partnership with Registered Providers, along with a Local Lettings Plan template (Annex B).  The financial implications of this paper relate to staff time and resource.

This report aims to provide a clear, structured overview of how Section 106 agreements are initiated, negotiated, implemented, and monitored within Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC).  It also looks at affordable housing definitions to provide clarity on what is sought within S106 agreements.

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2025/26 is attached for information.  Members can suggest future items by liaising with the Chair of the Committee.  

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

(Reasons: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

To consider options for new temporary accommodation to help meet the Council’s requirements to mitigate and manage homelessness.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.