Purpose

This knowledge builder is concerned with the scope and legal background to planning obligations though inevitably touches upon the uses to which they can be put including the different kinds of ‘planning gain’.

Benefits

Planning obligations are an increasingly important dimension of planning. From a means of facilitating development, obligations are now seen as a way of achieving gain for local communities.

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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 knowledge builder focusing on Section 12 of the 1991 Planning and Compensation Act and further amendments to planning obligations which are being considered. Additionally a range of further reading and appropriate websites 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

4 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)