Consultation on new Draft Guidance on Planning Obligations

The County Council negotiates and secures financial contributions towards infrastructure, and other planning obligations, from developers in relation to new development across Hampshire. The County Council consulted on draft Guidance setting out the infrastructure and associated financial contribution requirements for the County’s key service areas.

A number of local authorities and parish councils in Hampshire responded to the draft guidance during a six-week public consultation between 17 February and 31 March 2023.  A revised document was prepared during 2023 and reported to the Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day on 22 January 2024.

The latest guidance as approved in January 2024 is online at https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/developer-contributions. The Director of Hampshire 2050 has delegated authority to approve minor updates to the guidance to reflect changes to national policy and best practice as appropriate.

If you have any questions about the guidance or the previous consultation contact [email protected].