Planning Performance Agreements

A Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) is a project management tool that helps parties work together to agree timescales, actions and resources for handling planning applications. It creates a clear project plan, helping us review your scheme without unnecessary delays, giving you more certainty.

PPAs can cover all stages of the planning process - from pre-application through to post-application, including the discharge of planning conditions. They are particularly useful for determining large and/or complex planning applications. They can help bring together other parties, such as statutory consultees. 

Our dedicated team will support your project from start to finish. We aim to provide a collaborative, reliable service based on an agreed, realistic timetable and regular engagement with you, stakeholders, and the local community. This helps ensure a positive and timely outcome.

Benefits

Benefits of PPAs include:

• Premium communication service
• Guaranteed response times
• Commitment on decision times
• Flexible draw down of fees
• Fast-track service for condition discharge
• Access to specialist advice to speed up consultee responses
• Help with other services we offer, such as:
  • street sweeping
  • grounds maintenance
  • building control
  • audio studies
  • contaminated land.

More information

For full details, please see our  Planning Performance Agreements (PPA) Protocol (PDF 1.9MB).

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