Decision details

To agree a review of the Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) with Persimmon Homes Ltd (the developer) relating to the proposed development of 502 dwellings and associated infrastructure at land east of Chickerell (application WD/D/20/002569). The PPA was originally agreed in December 2020, and was previously reviewed in July 2021 and April 2023, and sets out commitments on behalf of the Council and the developer in relation to the processing of application WD/D/20/002569. There is a fee associated with the PPA to ensure that the Council can meet its obligations. The PPA does not fetter the Council in any way from exercising its statutory duties as the Local Planning Authority and does not prejudice the outcomes of any planning decisions. 

The review of the PPA will allow more time for both parties to resolve matters arising from the re-consultation of the application and to allow a new set of Performance Deadlines to be agreed. 

The decision to agree the review of the PPA is taken under delegated powers, as set out in paragraph 136 of the Officer Scheme of Delegation. Paragraph 136 provides delegated powers to “undertake all action in respect of administering / processing any application under

any of the Town and Country Planning Legislation”, including “(n) enter into planning performance agreements”. The Local Scheme of Nomination for Planning Services includes delegation of these powers to the Service Manager for Development Management and Enforcement.

Approved to agree a review of the Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) with Persimmon Homes Ltd (the developer) relating to the proposed development of 502 dwellings and associated infrastructure at land east of Chickerell (application WD/D/20/002569).

The decision to agree the review of the PPA is taken under delegated powers, as set out in paragraph 136 of the Officer Scheme of Delegation. Paragraph 136 provides delegated powers to “undertake all action in respect of administering / processing any application under 

any of the Town and Country Planning Legislation”, including “(n) enter into planning performance agreements”. The Local Scheme of Nomination for Planning Services includes delegation of these powers to the Service Manager for Development Management and Enforcement. 

To agree an extension to the PPA which allows more time for detailed negotiations on the planning application. 

The review of the PPA is considered to be beneficial to both parties, in terms of setting clear expectations, and the alternative option of not agreeing this is therefore rejected.