Date: 2/12/2025  

                                                                         Category: Property Development

 Planning delays remain one of the most common causes of cost overruns in UK development projects. With local authorities tightening requirements on sustainability, affordable housing quotas, and community impact, compliance is more critical than ever.

Key Considerations

• Section 106 Obligations: Councils are increasingly strict on enforcing contributions for infrastructure and community facilities.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): New requirements mandate that developments deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain from 2024 onwards.
• Building Safety Act Compliance: Additional reporting and safety case requirements for residential developments.
   

Practical Steps

• Engage with planning consultants early in the process.
• Review local authority policies on sustainability and community benefit.
• Build compliance milestones into your project plan to avoid last-minute refusals

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