Developer Obligations

Developer obligations are financial contributions sought from applicants to mitigate the impact of their development on the existing infrastructure and facilities to ensure there is no negative impact on existing residents. When a development takes place, there may be a need for infrastructure and facilities to accompany it. This can include school extensions, new schools, roads, public transport, and healthcare facilities depending on the scale and location of the development.

The current Developer Obligations Planning Guidance came into effect on 05 March 2026 and forms part of the adopted Moray Local Development Plan 2020. The guidance provides certainty and sets out a transparent and consistent approach to the likely infrastructure and facility requirements that will be sought for different types of new development. The level of developer obligations sought will depend on the location and scale of development.