Planning Obligations (Infrastructure Contributions)

From April 1 2008, all planning applications which propose;

• (a) new dwelling(s),
• change of use of a property;
• the subdivision of a property to create new dwellings;
• the erection of (a) new commercial buildings(s);
• the subdivision of a property to create new commercial building(s); 
• and/or any combination of the above

MUST be accompanied by:

• A copy of a completed Planning Obligations calculator
• A fully completed and signed copy of the Unilateral Undertaking (Please note this undertaking now also includes the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBHSPA), SANGS obligations.) Instructions on how to use this document are explained on the "Notes for the completion of the Unilateral Undertaking" which are on the back page. There is now only one Unilateral Undertaking which covers both planning obligations and developments affected by the TBHSPA.

Due to the obligation being a legal document we will be unable to validate any planning applications until both the calculator AND the Unilateral Undertaking have been fully completed and submitted to Runnymede Borough Council and have been checked and considered valid.

We are also UNABLE to accept any alterations or additions to this document. If you have any questions about the above please contact your Planning Officer in the first instance.

Re-typed versions of this document will not be accepted only original copies downloaded from this website may be used.

Instructions on using the calculator are included within the obligations calculator itself.

Electronic submissions of these documents are not acceptable as an original signed copy is required with your application.

Consultation Statement
Planning Obligations Tariff Calculator
Schedule of Works - Planning Obligations
Supplementary Planning Guidance - Planning Obligations
Supplementary Planning Guidance - Thames Basin Heaths SPA
Unilateral Undertaking

Thames Basin Heath Special Protected Areas (TBHSPA) 

As of the 1 April 2007, a contribution has been required from developers who wish to build additional properties within the zone of influence of TBHSPA (The zone of influence is a 5km straight line distance from the SPA.).  To confirm whether or not the development in question falls within the TBHSPA and therefore liable for this charge, please use the Runnymede Interactive map (RIMS).

Thames Basin Heath Special Protected Areas (SANGS)