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<p>Viability assessments play an important role in making sure that both plans and
individual proposals are deliverable.</p><p>However the use of viability assessments
to inform the negotiation of section 106 planning obligations can add complexity and
uncertainty to the planning process, leading to delays.</p><p>In September the Government
consulted on proposals to simplify the viability assessment process and create more
certainty about the contributions developers are expected to make.</p><p>The consultation
asked what factors should be taking into account in updating national planning guidance,
to encourage viability assessments to be simpler, quicker and more transparent, for
example through a standardised report.</p><p>The consultation has now closed and we
are currently analysing the responses. A further announcement will be made in due
course.</p><p> </p>
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