Issue details

Planning permission was granted on the 30th June 2010 ref 07/03241/REM and 07/03226/REMM for new builds on the former Bentley Colliery Site. As part of this agreement two parcels of woodland would transfer to DMBC located on The Avenue and Arthur Street. A paper produced by Communities outlines the specific spend of S106 monies relating to this development. (see Appendix one)
Following consultation the S106 monies for these schemes were allocated to recreational facilities in the wider Bentley area as per Planning Permission 97/3515/P. No monies allocated to the woodland sites.
Unfortunately no work has been undertaken to these woodlands as part of the housing build and no S106 monies have been allocated for future maintenance of the sites. Street Scene will absorb all future maintenance costs associated with the 2 sites.
The woodlands will form part of DMBC’s tree stock asset and future management will be in line with the Council’s Tree Policy. The sites will be beneficial to the health and wellbeing of residents of the area and will ensure a biodiversity corridor is maintained and enhanced with links to adjoining sites, thus enhancing the environment within the Bentley area.