Planning obligations (Section 106)

Planning obligations are also commonly referred to as:

  • Section 106
  • S106
  • developer contributions

They are legal obligations entered into to mitigate the impacts of a development proposal.

This can be via a:

  • planning agreement entered into under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by a person with an interest in the land and the local planning authority
  • unilateral undertaking entered into by a person with an interest in the land without the local planning authority

Planning obligations run with the land, are legally binding and enforceable. A unilateral undertaking cannot bind the local planning authority because they are not party to it and, as such, are not always appropriate.

Electronic Copies

Copies of planning decision notices and S106 planning obligations can be obtained by submitting the form below.

Please note: there is a cost of £10 per decision or agreement.
  

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