To address the impacts of a development proposal, West Devon Borough Council sometimes enters into planning agreements with Developers.
There are two ways that Developers can do this:
Planning obligations are intended to lessen the impact of unacceptable development to make it acceptable in planning terms. They can only be used as a reason for granting planning permission if they meet the following tests. They must be:
In some areas of the Country, Developers may also contribute towards infrastructure by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a fixed charge levied on new development to fund infrastructure.
Currently, West Devon Borough Council do not have a CIL in place, preferring to use s106 to secure appropriate contributions and actions from Developers. CIL remains under review as part of the plan making process.
To find out more about Developer Contributions, please visit Gov.UK.