Planning Obligations: useful documents and advice for developers
You can view a number of documents to inform and guide you through the Section 106 (S106) process.
There are 2 specific supplementary planning documents outlining the contributions required for all new residential developments:
- Public Open Space Supplementary Planning Guidance
- Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance
For more information about the council’s position on the provision of affordable housing within Build to Rent developments:
Download Affordable Housing and Build to Rent Residential Development note - July 2025
If you cannot find the information you are looking for, email the Planning Officer dealing with your application.
Policies on S106 requirements are set out in a number of planning policy documents such as the Unitary Development Plan and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Development Plan (the replacement for the UDP). See the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Infrastructure Levy for more information.
Page last updated: 8 July 2025