Issue - decisions

This decision updates the Cotswold Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) mitigation fees by 14.68% in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) (ONS), ensuring the contribution levels remain consistent with those applied across all participating authorities. All local planning authorities (LPAs) affected by the Strategy have agreed to apply the same RPI?based uplift to maintain consistency in mitigation funding. The new rates will apply from 1^st April 2026.