Planning performance agreement charter for largescale major developments
From 1st April 2008 a new charter has been introduced to provide a framework for the management of largescale major and other regeneration projects which really make a difference to Leeds. These are defined by central government as those involving more than 200 residential units, or on sites of 4 hectares or more or comprise of large scale, non-residential developments of other 10,000 sq.m or where the site area is greater than 2 hectares.
The charter provides a collaborative development team approach and promotes early consultation and discussions between developers, the Council, local councillors and their communities. A leaflet with more details and key contacts can be downloaded from the right hand side of the screen.
Major Development Proposals
1. Pre-Application Discussion - Major Development:
We welcome and encourage pre-application discussion of major development proposals. We recognise that applicants will require this discussion to provide advice which
- is reliable
- covers all issues which may arise in relation to the development proposed
- is consistent
- will add value by minimising uncertainty and delay in the formal application process for the development concerned
- relates to the formal application and the range of supporting material which may be required.
2. An Integrated Approach
At both pre-application and application stages we offer an integrated response to applicants, which will incorporate
- all Department inputs (e.g. policy, design, conservation, contamination) co-ordination of planning and building regulation issues
- input from other Council Departments as appropriate
- we aim to provide this response through a single point of contact.
3. Project Management of Cases
We will provide a project management approach to cases through which we will offer
- the integrated approach referred to above
- the management of the third party consultation process
- regular progress/update reporting tailored to the particular requirements of the case
- to broker liaison and discussion with external bodies (e.g. English Heritage, Environment Agency, HSE)
- to facilitate presentations of proposals to relevant Councillors as appropriate in the case of larger/more complex/contentious schemes
- promoting the drafting of Section 106 agreements concurrently with the processing of the planning application
- to jointly agree a programme/timetable for the case, including target dates for determination; in response to the needs of the applicant’s development programme
For proposals which are not major developments, we offer a range of information on the website. You can access information of current planning applications and historical planning records by using the "Public Access" link on the right of this screen. Planning policies and constraint information are also available, as are detailed guidance notes on completing planning application forms. A range of guidance notes on specific topics are also available.