Section 106 Agreements (S106)
Overview of Section 106 Agreements
A Section 106 Agreement (S106 Agreement) is a legally binding planning obligation made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
It is an agreement between a Local Planning Authority, a landowner, and/or a developer that is used to secure measures necessary to make a development acceptable in planning terms.
Section 106 Agreements are an important part of the planning process and are commonly required for residential and commercial developments. They help ensure that new developments contribute towards the infrastructure, services, and facilities needed to support local communities.
Planning obligations secured through a Section 106 Agreement may include:
A Section 106 Agreement (S106 Agreement) is a legally binding planning obligation made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
It is an agreement between a Local Planning Authority, a landowner, and/or a developer that is used to secure measures necessary to make a development acceptable in planning terms.
Section 106 Agreements are an important part of the planning process and are commonly required for residential and commercial developments. They help ensure that new developments contribute towards the infrastructure, services, and facilities needed to support local communities.
Planning obligations secured through a Section 106 Agreement may include:
- Affordable housing provision
- Education contributions
- Highway and transport improvements
- Public open space and recreational facilities
- Community and social infrastructure
- Biodiversity and ecological enhancements
- Public realm improvements
- Public art
Need Advice on a Section 106 Agreement?
Whether you are preparing a planning application, negotiating planning obligations, assessing development viability, or reviewing an existing Section 106 Agreement, obtaining professional planning advice at an early stage can help avoid delays and improve project outcomes.
Our planning consultants have extensive experience advising landowners, developers, businesses, and investors on Section 106 Agreements, affordable housing requirements, developer contributions, and planning strategy.
Contact us today to discuss your project and receive expert advice on Section 106 Agreements, planning obligations, and the planning application process.
Whether you are preparing a planning application, negotiating planning obligations, assessing development viability, or reviewing an existing Section 106 Agreement, obtaining professional planning advice at an early stage can help avoid delays and improve project outcomes.
Our planning consultants have extensive experience advising landowners, developers, businesses, and investors on Section 106 Agreements, affordable housing requirements, developer contributions, and planning strategy.
Contact us today to discuss your project and receive expert advice on Section 106 Agreements, planning obligations, and the planning application process.