Borough of Poole Planning Obligations Funding

Planning Obligations Funding

Planning Obligations Funding is a nationwide innovation introduced by Government and is generated through the planning department.

Legally binding agreements are entered into with property developers to ensure that certain planning obligations are met.

Typically these obligations would involve the provision of affordable housing on larger housing proposals or transport infrastructure improvements.

Another type of obligation is known as 'Recreational Contributions' - developer money contributed solely for the provision or improvement of parks, play areas and other leisure facilities.

Recreational Contributions pay for Leisure Services projects and are allocated to two distinct funds:

Ward Based Funds, for use only in the ward in which the development(s) took place, and only on:
	Equipped Children's Play
	Casual Play & Amenity Open Space
Borough-wide Funds, to be spent on facilities that can be enjoyed by all residents of Poole:
	Major Built Facilities, such as Leisure Centres
	Youth/Adult Outdoor Play
	Beaches
	Poole Park
	Upton Country Park

Borough of Poole was one of the UK's leading Local Authorities in the collection and allocation of Planning Obligations.

Read about recent projects delivered through Planning Obligations funding

For further information about Planning Obligations Funding (Recreational Contributions) download the guide produced by Leisure Services (right, pdf 41kb) or contact Richard Nicholson, Greenspace Development Team Leader.

Borough of Poole Supplementary Planning Guidance - Planning Obligations: Recreation Facilities is available to download here.

In 2010 the Government will replace the current system with the 'Community Infrastructure Levy'. Borough of Poole's Planning Obligations Development Plan Document will consider whether obligations need to be broadened to take account of changing needs in terms of health, education and other priorities, and how future contributions should be sought.

Further (technical) background information to Section 106 Planning Obligations can be found at boroughofpoole.com

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