Planning Performance Agreements
Planning Performance Agreements
A Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) is a project management tool which allows us to work with applicants within a framework of agreed timescales, actions and resources for handling particular applications. We look agree identifiable stages: such as pre-application, application, and post decision and plan for the required elements of each stage.
PPAs can be used for any application. Whilst we would expect them to be used for all major development proposals, their use for small schemes will also be supported on a case by case basis.
Entering into a PPA does not guarantee a planning approval
Further guidance on what Planning Performance Agreements are is available on the Government website.
PPA fees
There is a fee of £500 (plus VAT) to cover the administration of setting each new PPA.
The fee charged for each PPA is a bespoke financial contribution based on the level on resources and inputs necessary to meet the agreed project plan.
When determining the appropriate fees, the following cost assumptions will be used:
Hourly rates (all quoted rates exclude VAT)
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Planning Officer £85.00
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Senior Planning Officer £100.00
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Principal Planning Officer £120.00
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Team Leader £135.00
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Senior Manager £150.00
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Assistant Director £190.00
In addition to the rates of attendees, each meeting also require an administration charge of £60.00 (plus VAT)
Next steps
To discuss entering into a PPA with the Council, or to request a copy of our template PPA document, please contact us