As part of the application process your planning case officer will let you know of any planning obligations that may be needed. If the requirements only relate to habitat mitigation and air quality monitoring then you may be able to secure those by completing a Unilateral Undertaking online.
You can download and complete the form using the link below:
Deed for unilateral undertaking [42.55KB]
The undertaking must be submitted to us together with:
Before signing the agreement please send an unsigned draft of the agreement together with the following information.
The checking fee will be used to ensure that the title deeds and contribution are correct. This fee is non-refundable.
Once we have checked that everything needed is there we will then ask for a signed and dated version to be submitted.
Do not amend the words contained in the UU. Only fill in the blanks where necessary
The agreement can be emailed to planning@nfdc.gov.uk .
Please note that due to the length of time taken to receive cleared funds, cheques will not be accepted.
Payment can be made using the online form below
alternatively you can call us on 023 8028 5345 (option 1)
Where planning permission is refused, and the financial contribution has been paid in advance of the decision, we will endeavour to refund the contribution six months after the decision was made. This refund will not include the £50 checking fee.
If a Unilateral Undertaking has not been submitted as part of the application process and an appeal is submitted then this agreement is not suitable and you should discuss with your planning agent the best approach to take.
If Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is paid, or confirmed to be paid on the application, the infrastructure contribution will be credited towards the total CIL payment due. Any CIL notices that are issued will make this clear.