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Agreements to disagree

By: Series: Property Week ; 65(43) 3 November 2000, 106-107(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Examines the problems surrounding s106 agreements and investigates possible solutions. Two planning lawyers representing developers and local authorities respond to questions about the effectiveness of s106, the main causes of delay and how to remedy difficulties. Key issues identified include delay in completion, the difficulty in enforcing provisions, poor co-ordination between developers and councils, and time pressure. Concludes that a practical solution would involve all parties agreeing up front levels of contribution in budgetary and timing terms.

Examines the problems surrounding s106 agreements and investigates possible solutions. Two planning lawyers representing developers and local authorities respond to questions about the effectiveness of s106, the main causes of delay and how to remedy difficulties. Key issues identified include delay in completion, the difficulty in enforcing provisions, poor co-ordination between developers and councils, and time pressure. Concludes that a practical solution would involve all parties agreeing up front levels of contribution in budgetary and timing terms.