Section 106 agreements

There are 2 separate Section 106 (S106) proforma templates that can be used by applicants and / or their agents according to the matters to be secured. They are:

S106 (for SAC related matters only)

• Read our explanatory note – How to complete the unilateral undertaking (Explanatory Note) (pdf 285KB)
• S106 UU proforma (for SAC) (docx 63KB)

S106 (covering a range of matters)

• S106 unilateral undertaking proforma (general) (docx 86KB)

Before completing and returning a S106 agreement, it is recommended that you first obtain independent legal advice. We are unable to offer this service to you.

An undertaking for legal fees will be requested by our legal representatives before any work is carried out. In the event that significant redrafting is required to your s106, our legal representative reserves the right to charge for its reasonable costs.

Compliance with S106 planning obligations

If you would like written confirmation that planning obligations have been complied with, use the following form:

• Confirmation of compliance planning obligations S106 (pdf 239KB)

How to make a S106 related payment

All financial related planning contributions should be paid by electronic transfer (BACS or CHAPS) as we no longer accept cheque or cash payments. Exceptions to this will be made on a case-by-case basis only.

• Account name – Epping Forest District Council
• Account number – 56340001
• Sort code – 60 07 39
• Bank name – National Westminster Bank Plc, Epping Branch, 279 High Street CM16 4BT
• Reference – EPF/XXXX/XX

Notification of S106 payments

Applicants are advised to provide written notification of all financial related payments made to our S106 Planning Obligations Officer:

• Email implementationteam@eppingforestdc.gov.uk