Planning Obligations

Sometimes you may want to enter into a planning obligation to sort out unresolved objections at the same time you first apply for planning permission. If this is the case, you should send The Planning Inspectorate a copy of the planning obligation you have signed with your appeal papers. Planning obligations are legally binding and you should think about getting legal advice before you sign one.

If your appeal is being dealt with by the written method and you and the local planning authority (LPA) decide to enter into an agreement while The Planning Inspectorate is dealing with your appeal, you must send The Planning Inspectorate a signed and dated copy of the agreement before the date of the site visit.

If your appeal is being dealt with by a hearing or inquiry you must send The Planning Inspectorate a draft copy ten working days before the hearing or inquiry opens. You must then send them a completed copy by the time the hearing or inquiry closes. They will issue the Inspector's decision even if you and the LPA are still discussing the agreement.