Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
Tower Hamlets Council is revising fees for Planning Performance Agreements to boost income and align with other London boroughs.
Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved revised fees for Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) on 21 October 2026, aiming to generate additional income and improve cost recovery for planning services. PPAs are agreements between local planning authorities and developers to manage complex planning applications. The council's decision follows a review that benchmarked existing charges against comparable Inner London boroughs, finding some were below market levels.
The changes are designed to align fees with those charged by boroughs such as the City of London, Westminster, and Hackney, and to provide greater clarity for applicants. While the council has made this decision, no further discussions or decisions regarding Planning Performance Agreements are currently scheduled in the provided material.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved changes to fees for Planning Performance Agreements on 21 October 2026. Source
- The changes are intended to generate additional income for Tower Hamlets Council. Source
- The council's review benchmarked fees against the City of London, Westminster, Hackney, Newham, Islington, and Southwark. Source
- Some existing charges were found to be below comparable market levels. Source
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