A Section 75 agreement, sometimes known as a planning obligation, is a contract entered into between a landowner and the local council, as part of the planning application process.
National Planning Framework 4 Policy 16(e) and Angus LDP Policy TC3 Affordable Housing seeks to secure the delivery of 25% affordable housing. This is required on all residential sites of 10 or more units, or where the site area is equal to or exceeds 0.5ha*.
Housing demand can change over time, and there can be years between the planning consultation, signing a Section 75 and starting on site. Therefore, the specific detail of the affordable housing contribution is not detailed within the Section 75 but is specified within the delivery package. The delivery package needs to reflect housing demand and if required any associated grant funding. A delivery package can be changed but any change must be agreed by all parties. The delivery package must be finalised before a development starts on site. Contact the officer responsible for affordable housing at affordablehousingteam@angus.gov.uk
*the detailed application of planning policy on the requirement for affordable housing is set out in the development plan and the Developer Contributions and Affordable Housing Supplementary Guidance.