Developer Obligations
Consultation on the updated Developer Obligations Supplementary Guidance
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 Supplementary Guidance came into effect on 30 September 2020 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.
Update 2024
The Moray Council has approved the consultation for the updated Supplementary Guidance on Developer Obligations at a meeting of its Planning and Regulatory Services Committee on 13 August 2024.
The Supplementary Guidance focuses on updating rates for mitigation measures and methodology related to Education, Healthcare, Transportation, and Sports provision. Provision has also been made for contributions to be sought towards Community and Recreational Facilities, Renewable Energy Developments; Public Realm and Public Art; and City and Town Centres.
The updated supplementary guidance can be viewed HERE and hard copies are available for viewing at Moray Council Access Points and all Moray Council Public Libraries, during normal opening hours.
Any person can make representations on the content of the Supplementary Guidance. Representations must be made by 5pm on Friday 11 October 2024 to Strategic Planning and Development, Moray Council, PO Box 6760, Elgin, IV30 9BX or emailed to developerobligations@moray.gov.uk