Planning performance agreements
Part of Make a planning application
Hackney receives a number of significant major development schemes in the borough. These are often complex due to issues such as design, height and density, particularly if the proposal is in or close to an area of special character. Often many of these schemes also involve complex discussions around scheme viability.
To ensure that the schemes are of the highest quality and deliver the best planning outcomes for Hackney, we can work with developers and applicants from project inception, to planning decisions being determined and all associated conditions discharged. This can be particularly beneficial in speeding up and minimizing risks associated with the planning process. This partnership working takes the form of the applicant and the Council entering into a planning performance agreement (PPA).
Timetable for processing a major planning application
A PPA sets a timetable for processing a major planning application, including key milestones for pre-application advice, submission of application, determination and discharge of conditions.
Cost
The cost of this service is set out in the table below, fees are based on the anticipated officer hours to meet the milestones set out in the agreed PPA timetable, along with any specific meetings to progress the application as part of the agreement (for example: major sites review, pre-app sub-committee and review by the Design Review Panel).
| Category of development | Fee | Fee (inc. VAT) |
| Category 1: Complex minor application where PPA is appropriate | £6,583.93 | £7,901 |
| Category 2: up to 30 residential units and/or up to 5,000 sqm of non-residential floorspace | £15,208 | £18,250 |
| Category 3: up to 150 residential units and/or up to 10,000 sqm of non-residential floorspace | £30,417 | £36,500 |
| Category 4: 150 to 400 Units and/or up to 50,000sqm of non-residential floorspace | £55,416.65 | £66,500 |
| Category 5: Post Planning PPA – for discharge of conditions, s106/CIL matters, non-material and minor material amendments | £883 per specialist condition | £1060 per specialist condition |
| £416.5 per non-specialist condition | £500 per non-specialist condition | |
| £883 per NMA. | £1060 NMA. | |
| £TBC bespoke fee for MMA depending on complexity | ||
| Category 6: Bespoke PPA – for large scale, complex developments requiring significant resources | On a case by case basis | |
Submit schemes as soon as you can
To take advantage of the PPA service, developers are encouraged to submit indicative schemes at the earliest opportunity, along with a draft timetable. We will then prepare a formal agreement to be signed which includes a detailed program for the planning process and confirmation of the associated fee.
Please note
Whilst a PPA will help to ensure a major application is processed to an agreed timetable, with meetings to help overcome issues that arise during the application process, it does not prejudice the outcome of a planning application or guarantee planning permission.