Planning Obligations
Lords · Question HL12867 · Tabled 10 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance, if any, they provide to local authorities on the content and drafting of agreements made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 22 Dec 2025
Section 106 planning obligations are legally binding agreements made to mitigate the impacts of a proposed development. These obligations are an essential part of the planning system, ensuring that developments contribute positively to their surrounding a...