Quick facts about Planning Obligation agreements
Planning Obligation agreements are designed to:
- ease the impact of a new development on the local community
- compensate the local community for any impact caused by a development, for example if open space is lost
- help shape the new development, for example ensure a certain number of houses are affordable homes
Planning Obligation agreements are:
- often known as Section 106 agreements, other names include Unilateral or Grampion agremeents
- legally binding agreements between developers/landowners and the local planning authority (or council)
- may also occasionally involve other parties
- made using powers contained in Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
- linked to the grant of planning permission
- binding on the land to which the permission relates and whoever owns it, so they pass from owner to owner if the land is sold
Planning Obligation agreements should always:
- be directly related and relevant to the proposed development
- be fair and reasonable in scale and kind to a proposed development
- be reasonable in all aspects and make a proposed development acceptable in planning terms
Other things worth knowing:
- Every agreement will be different and reflect the development it relates to
- With the agreement of the Council, developers may make payments, or take certain actions - for example install a play area
- If a development does not go ahead, the Planning Obligation agreement will not be implemented
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:
Angela Lamplough
Climate Change & Community Liaison Manager
Email: alamplough@westsomerset.gov.uk or Telephone: 01984 635318