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<p>Section 106 agreements are negotiated and agreed between a local planning authority
and a developer and/or landowner along with other interested parties in the land,
such as mortgage providers. National planning policy makes clear that Section 106
requirements, modifications and discharges should be transparent and available for
inspection.</p><p>Local planning authorities are expected to use all of the funding
they receive through planning obligations in accordance with the terms of the individual
planning obligation agreement. This is to ensure that new developments are acceptable
in planning terms; benefit local communities and support the provision of local infrastructure.</p><p>Planning
decisions should be based on Local Plan policy unless material considerations indicate
otherwise. Representations from interested third parties may constitute material considerations.
Town councils, parish councils and local communities can influence infrastructure
and other considerations in Local Plans through the consultation process.</p><p>The
Community Infrastructure Levy was introduced to provide a faster, fairer and more
transparent approach to collecting developer contributions toward infrastructure.
The Government launched a review of the Levy in 2015. This review will consider a
range of issues, including the relationship between the Levy and Section 106 planning
obligations.</p>
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