Purpose

Anyone with an ownership interest in land may, unilaterally or by agreement with the relevant local planning authority, enter into what is properly called a planning obligation, though the older term ‘planning agreement’ remains in common use. This action list sets out the steps both the developer and the planning autority need to consider.

Benefits

If local planning authorities, highway authorities, education authorities, housing authorities and other providers of physical and social infrastructure are to make the best of the planning obligation system, they need to be aware of the demands that new developments make upon the service that they provide and what it is legitimate for them to demand, having regard to government policy. This action list should trigger that awareness.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A detailed action list offering an understanding of the key terms, steps to take and pitfalls to be wary of in processing a planning agreement. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

8 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)