A Section 106 agreement, also known as a planning obligation, is a legal agreement between a local planning authority and a developer that ensures that certain obligations are met during the development of a site. These obligations can include the provision of affordable housing, community facilities, and infrastructure improvements.

But who exactly is responsible for signing a Section 106 agreement?

Typically, it is the developer who is responsible for signing the Section 106 agreement. This is because the Section 106 agreement is a legal contract that commits the developer to certain obligations and restrictions. By signing the agreement, the developer is agreeing to abide by these commitments and ensure that the obligations set out in the agreement are fulfilled.

However, it is worth noting that the local planning authority also has a role to play when it comes to signing the Section 106 agreement. They will need to provide their consent to the agreement and ensure that the obligations set out in the agreement are in line with local planning policies and regulations.

In some cases, there may also be other parties involved in the Section 106 agreement. For example, a third-party developer who is working on a related development may also need to sign the agreement to ensure that their development is in line with the obligations set out in the agreement.

Ultimately, the signing of a Section 106 agreement is a complex legal process that involves multiple parties. If you are a developer or a local planning authority looking to sign a Section 106 agreement, it is important to seek legal advice and ensure that all obligations and commitments are clearly understood by all parties involved.