Unilateral Undertaking - Template Legal Documents

These documents provide guidance on how to complete legal documents to support certain planning applications, including templates and a worked example. Some frequently asked questions are also available on our Planning Obligations page.

Unilateral undertakings - guidance notes for applicants (51kb) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

Worked example (482kb) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it.

There are two documents which can be completed:

Unilateral Undertaking (1) (104kb) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. is to be used if:

(1) you are applying for planning permission for new development;

(2) you are proposing between 1 and 4 houses or up to 9 (1 and 2 bedroom) flats (including conversions) or a non-residential scheme;

(3) your planning obligations are financial contributions only.

Unilateral Undertaking (2) (119kb) This document is a PDF file and will open in a new window. You will need Adobe Reader to view it. is to be used if:

(1) you are applying for planning permission for new development;

(2) you are proposing 5 or more houses or 10 or more (1 and 2 bedroom) flats (including conversions) but less than 20 dwellings in total;

(3) your planning obligations are financial contributions only.