Section 106 consultation - Revision history

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	* Town and Country Planning Act.		* Town and Country Planning Act.

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Editor at 12:16, 25 July 2017

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	Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable.		Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable.

−	On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].	+	On 20 February 2015, the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].

−	Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].	+	Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.”
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		+	Ref: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].

	The proposals included:		The proposals included:
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	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.
		+	* Town and Country Planning Act.

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Policy]]	+	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]]

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	* Planning conditions.		* Planning conditions.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Section 102.
	* Section 106 agreement.		* Section 106 agreement.
	* Section 106 exemption.		* Section 106 exemption.

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	* Section 106 agreement.		* Section 106 agreement.
	* Section 106 exemption.		* Section 106 exemption.
		+	* Section 215.
	* Statutory approvals.		* Statutory approvals.
	* Statutory authorities.		* Statutory authorities.

	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Policy]]		[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Policy]]

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	The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s plans to deliver a faster and more effective planning system.		The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s plans to deliver a faster and more effective planning system.

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	The proposals included:		The proposals included:
−	*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.	+
−	*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.	+	* Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.
−	*Establishing a dispute resolution process where negotiations stall.	+	* Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.
−	*Using standardised documents to avoid agreements being drafted from scratch for each application.	+	* Establishing a dispute resolution process where negotiations stall.
−	*Potential legislation in the next Parliament to enforce the new measures.	+	* Using standardised documents to avoid agreements being drafted from scratch for each application.
		+	* Potential legislation in the next Parliament to enforce the new measures.

	The consultation also sought views on removing the need to contribute to affordable housing where a developer is building student accommodation.		The consultation also sought views on removing the need to contribute to affordable housing where a developer is building student accommodation.

	The consultation closed on 19 March 2015 and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations government response] was published a week later on 25 March. [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/planning-obligations/planning-obligations-guidance/ Updated planning guidance] published alongside the response makes clear that:		The consultation closed on 19 March 2015 and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations government response] was published a week later on 25 March. [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/planning-obligations/planning-obligations-guidance/ Updated planning guidance] published alongside the response makes clear that:
−	*Section 106 negotiations should be completed within the 8-13 week time limit for determining applications, unless agreed by the parties.	+
−	*Planning authorities should use standard forms and templates.	+	* Section 106 negotiations should be completed within the 8-13 week time limit for determining applications, unless agreed by the parties.
−	*Discussions should take place as early as possible, including the pre-application stage.	+	* Planning authorities should use standard forms and templates.
		+	* Discussions should take place as early as possible, including the pre-application stage.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Affordable housing.
−	*Planning appeal.
−	*Planning conditions.
−	*Planning permission.
−	*Section 106 agreement.
−	*Section 106 exemption.
−	*Statutory approvals.
−	*Statutory authorities.

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]]	+	* Affordable housing.
−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	* Community liaison officer.
		+	* Planning appeal.
		+	* Planning conditions.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Section 106 agreement.
		+	* Section 106 exemption.
		+	* Statutory approvals.
		+	* Statutory authorities.
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		+	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Policy]]

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	The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s plans to deliver a faster and more effective planning system.		The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s plans to deliver a faster and more effective planning system.

−	Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ ~~or 'planning gain',~~ are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable.	+	Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable.

	On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].		On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].
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	Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].		Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].

−	The proposals ~~include~~:	+	The proposals included:
	*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.		*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.
	*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.		*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.
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	*Potential legislation in the next Parliament to enforce the new measures.		*Potential legislation in the next Parliament to enforce the new measures.

−	The consultation also ~~seeks~~ views on removing the need to contribute to affordable housing where a developer is building student accommodation.	+	The consultation also sought views on removing the need to contribute to affordable housing where a developer is building student accommodation.

−	The consultation ~~closes~~ on 19 March 2015.	+	The consultation closed on 19 March 2015 and the [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations government response] was published a week later on 25 March. [http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/planning-obligations/planning-obligations-guidance/ Updated planning guidance] published alongside the response makes clear that:
		+	*Section 106 negotiations should be completed within the 8-13 week time limit for determining applications, unless agreed by the parties.
		+	*Planning authorities should use standard forms and templates.
		+	*Discussions should take place as early as possible, including the pre-application stage.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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		+	The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s plans to deliver a faster and more effective planning system.

−	~~The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section~~ 106 agreements as ~~part~~ of the ~~government’s commitment~~ to ~~delivering~~ a ~~faster and more effective planning system~~.	+	Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ or 'planning gain', are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable.

−	Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ or 'planning gain', are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable. Because they apply to the land not the applicant, planning obligations transfer with the land to future owners of the site.	+	On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].
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−	On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].	+

	Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].		Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].

	The proposals include:		The proposals include:
−	*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the ~~existing~~ 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.	+	*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.
	*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.		*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.
	*Establishing a dispute resolution process where negotiations stall.		*Establishing a dispute resolution process where negotiations stall.

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The Autumn Statement 2014 included a commitment to consult on measures to speed up section 106 agreements as part of the government’s commitment to delivering a faster and more effective planning system.

Section 106 agreements, also known as ‘planning obligations’ or 'planning gain', are obligations attached to land that is the subject of a planning permission. They are used to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of a development or to prescribe the nature of a development. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable. Because they apply to the land not the applicant, planning obligations transfer with the land to future owners of the site.

On 20 February 2015 the Department for Communities and Local Government launched a consultation on Section 106 agreements. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/section-106-planning-obligations-speeding-up-negotiations Gov.uk, Section 106 planning obligations - speeding up negotiations].

Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP said, “Section 106 planning agreements can bring great benefits to local communities but too often they drag out planning applications for months. That’s why today I’m proposing measures that will speed up the process, get planning permissions granted quicker and workers on site earlier, all the while keeping the community benefits that these agreements can bring.” Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-will-speed-up-housebuilding Gov.uk, New measures will speed up housebuilding].

The proposals include:
*Setting time limits so that section 106 negotiations are completed in line with the existing 8 to 13 week target for planning applications.
*Requiring parties to start discussions at the beginning of the planning application process, rather than towards the end.
*Establishing a dispute resolution process where negotiations stall.
*Using standardised documents to avoid agreements being drafted from scratch for each application.
*Potential legislation in the next Parliament to enforce the new measures.

The consultation also seeks views on removing the need to contribute to affordable housing where a developer is building student accommodation.

The consultation closes on 19 March 2015.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Affordable housing.
*Planning appeal.
*Planning conditions.
*Planning permission.
*Section 106 agreement.
*Section 106 exemption.
*Statutory approvals.
*Statutory authorities.

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