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The government has opened a consultation on standard Section 106 agreements for medium-sized housing developments in England. The proposals apply to schemes of between 10 and 49 homes on sites of up to 2.5 hectares. They are intended to reduce the time and cost involved in negotiating planning obligations—an issue that can cause significant delays after the main planning considerations have been resolved. The consultation opened on 25 August 2026 and closes on 20 October 2026