The guide sets out what developers should consider, including financial contributions, to help reduce the impact of new projects on communities and the county council.
For example, new housing would have a knock-on effect on things like the local environment, education, waste services, local amenities, highways, and flooding, and therefore cost implications for local authorities.
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste, said:
“When a major planning application is proposed, it will have an impact on local infrastructure, services that local authorities provide, and associated costs.
“The government’s National Planning Policy Framework outlines that developers will financially support local authorities, allowing infrastructure to support the new project and allow for growth.
“We have been regularly updating our guide since it was originally published in 2011. It’s there to support developers appreciate the myriad ways which a new project will affect local communities and its financial implications on local authorities.”
The “Developers Guide to Infrastructure Contributions in Suffolk” can be found on the Suffolk County Council website.
