Decision Maker: Director of Economic Development
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
AGREED: that the annual allotments rental be increased as illustrated in the table below from the allotment year commencing 2nd February 2019.
|
Item |
Current Charge £ |
Proposed Price Change £ |
New Charge |
% Increase |
|
Category A plot - (per perch) |
£12.08 |
£0.42 |
£12.50 |
3.48% |
|
Category A plot - (per perch with concession) |
£6.04 |
£0.21 |
£6.25 |
3.48% |
|
Category B plot - (per perch) |
£11.72 |
£0.40 |
£12.12 |
3.41% |
|
Category B plot - (per perch with concession) |
£5.86 |
£0.20 |
£6.06 |
3.41% |
|
Category C plot - (per perch) |
£11.26 |
£0.36 |
£11.62 |
3.20% |
|
Category C plot - (per perch with concession) |
£5.63 |
£0.18 |
£5.81 |
3.20% |
|
Chalet (Building) |
£114.60 |
£3.60 |
£118.20 |
3.14% |
|
Chalet Concession (Building) |
£57.30 |
£1.80 |
£59.10 |
3.14% |
|
Brick Cubicle (Building |
£26.36 |
£0.86 |
£27.22 |
3.26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average increase |
|
|
|
3.30% |
The table demonstrates that under the proposal the annual rental per perch would remain affordable for customers - consistent with the provisions of the 1950 Allotments Act. The average increase of 3.3% is based on the RPI for October 2018 (the most recent RPI figure available).
In terms of affordability, plot holders aged 60 and above and those in receipt of qualifying benefits and possession of a MAX Active Card will continue to be eligible for a 50% reduction in the rental fee. Furthermore, there is an option for plot holders to spread their payments quarterly. The option of paying 10 monthly Direct Debits is also provided for customers.
Publication date: 30/11/2018
Date of decision: 28/11/2018
Effective from: 12/12/2018