Section 106 agreements
Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) allows the council to enter into agreements with anyone with an interest in land - usually prospective developers - to achieve certain community benefits.
New development will often result in increased pressure on local infrastructure and services and create demand for improved community facilities. The absence of such improvements means there could be a detrimental effect on local amenity and the quality of the environment.
Developers have a responsibility, through the planning process, to manage the impact of growth and ensure that all development makes a positive contribution, providing sustainable social, economic and environmental benefits to the whole community.
Planning obligations calculator
This online tool is intended for use by developers and their agents to calculate planning obligations relating to affordable housing, open space, play space, transportation and libraries for a prospective development, in order to inform assessments of its likely viability. Click on the link below to access the calculator:
Planning obligations calculator
Guidance notes
This guidance sets out the council’s approach to S106 agreements and undertakings. It is intended to provide those using the planning service with guidelines on what obligations will be sought and the council’s procedure for processing them.
Planning obligations guidance notes (153 Kb pdf)
If you require further information relating to planning obligatons call 0344 980 4444 or email planning@norwich.gov.uk
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