Planning Obligations: useful documents and advice for developers

You can view a number of documents to inform and guide you through the Section 106 (S106) process.

There are 2 specific supplementary planning documents outlining the contributions required for all new residential developments:

• Public Open Space Supplementary Planning Guidance
• Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance

For more information about the council’s position on the provision of affordable housing within Build to Rent developments:

Download Affordable Housing and Build to Rent Residential Development note - July 2025

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, email the Planning Officer dealing with your application.

Policies on S106 requirements are set out in a number of planning policy documents such as the Unitary Development Plan and Birmingham Development Plan (the replacement for the UDP). See the Community Infrastructure Levy for more information.

Page last updated: 8 July 2025