Standard planning agreements for medium-sized sites
We are seeking views on 4 standardised planning agreements for sites between 10 to 49 homes and up to 2.5 hectares in area.
This consultation seeks views on 4 standard templates pursuant to section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for medium-sized sites.
The National Planning Policy Framework defines medium development as sites comprising of housing development where 10 to 49 homes (inclusive) will be provided, and the site has an area of up to 2.5 hectares.
The 4 standard templates are:
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Bilateral agreement comprising standard clauses template and Schedules for Financial Contributions and the Council’s Covenants.
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Unilateral Undertaking comprising standard clauses template and a Schedule for Financial Contributions.
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Affordable Housing Schedule for Full Planning Permissions, including a discretionary cascade mechanism.
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Affordable Housing Schedule for Outline Planning Permissions
These draft template documents have been published alongside this consultation and should be read together with it.