Legal / Regulatory Compliance L2 Flashcards
CTE - what did you focus on when reviewing the S.106 Agreement?
Schedule 5 - Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing viability provisions.
Triggers for early stage reviews, surplus calculations, provisions for grant seeking, and conditions for late stage reviews.
CTE - What was the purpose of the document produced?
was to provide a comprehensive review and summary of the affordable housing viability provisions
CTE - What was the source of the collated information?
This was sourced directly from the agreement itself
CTE - How did you ensure the Client’s understanding on the document you provided?
I provided a summary note of the document, underlining references and any relevant documentation needed.
Earls Court - how did you ensure you used the correct calculations for CIL allowance in your development appraisal?
I checked them against the latest CIL schedule as provided by the council.
Tell me about your experience of a legal/regulatory requirement relating to a project.
Reviewing a S106 agreement to ensure the client understood the legal obligations regarding affordable housing and contributions.
Tell me about a current planning policy issue you are aware of.
Tower Hamlets - As part of their new local plan, they have proposed 80% of their affordable housing requirement to be social rent.
Although this is good to deliver the large need of social rented homes, this does restrict the number of intermediate homes that could be brought forward. Meaning that key workers who are unable to afford to live within the borough they work in and homes for them don’t come available often.
Tell me about your understanding of the law relating to conservation areas/listed buildings/planning policy/S106 agreements/CIL?
Conservation Areas: Designated by local authorities to preserve architectural and historic significance, subject to strict development regulations.
Listed Buildings: Structures of special interest protected by law, requiring specific consent for alterations or demolition.
Planning Policy: Governs development at national, regional, and local levels, ensuring compliance is crucial for obtaining planning permission.
Section 106 Agreements: Legal contracts between developers and local authorities, outlining obligations to mitigate development impacts.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL): Planning charge on new developments to fund local infrastructure projects.
What is a listed building?
They are legally protected buildings from alterations or demolition without specific consent.
What is a conservation area?
Its a designated area which is considered to have special architectural or historic consent. Protected by Law to preserve or enhance their character and appearance.
Tell me about an example of where you have applied health & safety at work practices/disability/construction design and management regulations.
When carrying out a site inspection I ensured I conducted a risk assessment.
