Peterborough Council has announced that outline planning permission has been granted for a development of up to 1,050 properties, after the council’s planning committee said it would refuse the renewed application if a Section 106 agreement were not finalised.
A Section 106 agreement involves the developer setting out to the local authority the measures that will be taken to reduce the impact of a development on a community.
The council said that landowners had now met the council deadline for the agreement – and the next phase of the site is expected to get underway shortly, after full planning permission was granted to Keepmoat Homes to build 457 properties of the total agreed for the site.
Peterborough Council Cabinet Member for growth, planning, housing and economic development, Councillor Peter Hiller, said:
“It’s great news that this issue has been resolved – and is already paying dividends, with the next phase of the Paston Reserve development getting full permission to start building much needed homes.
“I’m glad the landowners have quickly responded to our recent calls to finalise the agreement, which means that construction can be kick started and facilities are provided for the community.”
The Section 106 agreement includes construction of a new primary school expected to open in 2020 – and there will also be additional community facilities, including play areas.
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