A Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) helps manage the planning process. The Local Planning Authority (LPA) and the applicant can use it to agree timescales, actions and resources.

PPAs are helpful at:

• the pre-application stage
• the planning application stage
• the post-decision stage
• any combination of these

You could have a PPA for any application but they are more effective on more significant, complex proposals. We recommend our pre-application enquiry service for all types of proposals.

The advantages of using PPAs are:

• issues identified at an early stage
• consultees identified at an early stage
• guaranteed timescales
• scheme managed throughout the process
• clear communication
• better working relationship
• a consistent approach from officers
• advice from critical consultees

Later this year, we will launch a Placemaking Charter for Exeter with more information on PPAs.

To notify us of your wish to enter into a PPA please click on the Start button below.