East Plan
| Authority | Cabinet Office |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2019-01-23 |
| Outcome | Some information sent but not all held |
| Outcome date | 2019-02-19 |
| Case ID | 695065 |
Summary
The request sought costs for drafting and consulting on the East Area Plan and the specific budget for Tynwald approval. The Cabinet Office disclosed total costs of £54,854.15 incurred since April 2016 but confirmed no specific budget exists for the Tynwald approval stage.
Key Facts
- Total spend on the East Area Plan from April 2016 to 2019 was £54,854.15.
- Professional fees accounted for £47,900.74 of the total expenditure.
- Office expenses accounted for £6,953.41 of the total expenditure.
- The Cabinet Office does not hold a specific budget for getting the plan approved by Tynwald.
- Any costs for Tynwald approval will be met from the overall Planning Policy budget.
Data Disclosed
- £54,854.15
- £47,900.74
- £6,953.41
- £19,117.25
- £25,236.10
- £10,500.80
- April 1st 2016
- 2016-17
- 2017-18
- 2018-19
- 23 January 2019
- 18 February 2019
Original Request
How much has the drafting, gathering data consultation cost to date? What is the budget for getting the plan through to being approved by Tynwald? Subsequent clarification received: As to costs and the start date, it will have to be back to the date as to when the FoI Appointed Day Order was made
Data Tables (1)
| 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | Total Spend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Expenses | £1,426.20 | £3,126.43 | £2,400.78 | £6,953.41 |
| Professional Fees | £17,691.05 | £22,109.67 | £8,100.02 | £47,900.74 |
| Total Spend | £19,117.25 | £25,236.10 | £10,500.80 | £54,854.15 |
Full Response Text
Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co
Our ref: 695065 18 February 2019
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 23 January 2019 and which states:
"How much has the drafting, gathering data consultation cost to date? What is the budget for getting the plan through to being approved by Tynwald? Subsequent clarification received: “As to costs and the start date, it will have to be back to the date as to when the FoI Appointed Day Order was made"
Please find below the information requested.
1. “How much has the drafting, gathering data consultation cost to date?”
Information showing the cost incurred during the evidence gathering, drafting and
consultation stages of the Draft Area Plan for the East from the date the budget for
Planning Policy was transferred to the Cabinet Office; that date being April 1st 2016.
Expenses and fees that are attributed to the Area Plan are as follows:
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Total Spend Office Expenses £1,426.20 £3,126.43 £2,400.78 £6,953.41 Professional Fees £17,691.05 £22,109.67 £8,100.02 £47,900.74 Total Spend £19,117.25 £25,236.10 £10,500.80 £54,854.15 2. “What is the budget for getting the plan through to being approved by Tynwald?” While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet Office does not hold the information that you have requested. There is no specific budget for taking the plan through Tynwald. Any costs incurred will be met from the overall Planning Policy budget.
Please quote the reference number 695065 in any future communications.
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