The introduction of a revised legal agreement monitoring fee regime.

This change affects any applicant who is entering into legal agreements with the Council as part of the planning process (these are commonly known as Section 106 agreements).

The scale of contributions follows a per unit formula set by the Council, as set out in the pdf document: Scale of Contributions including worked examples.

How will the money be used?
The Council on its part will use the contributions in accordance with the purposes identified in the agreement

Need Help?
If you have any difficulty calculating the relevant contribution please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Service to talk through the requirements with us.

Can I check how the contribution has been spent?
The Planning Service monitors the use of financial contributions through development very carefully and you are always able to check with us how and where your contribution has been spent by contacting our Legal Agreement Manager Officer, John Farrow on (01255) 686109.

Further Guidance on Section 106 agreements