Standard planning agreements for medium-sized sites
We are seeking views on 4 standardised planning agreements for sites between 10 to 49 homes and up to 2.5 hectares in area.
What is being proposed
This consultation seeks views on 4 standard templates pursuant to section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for medium-sized sites.
The National Planning Policy Framework defines medium development as sites comprising of housing development where 10 to 49 homes (inclusive) will be provided, and the site has an area of up to 2.5 hectares.
The 4 standard templates are:
Bilateral agreement comprising standard clauses template and Schedules for Financial Contributions and the Council’s Covenants.
Documents
5How to respond
Online, on the department's own form.
By email to standards106consultation2026@communities.gov.uk
Developer Contributions team Planning Strategy Division – Planning Directorate Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government Third Floor Fry Building 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF
Responses close 20 October 2026.