Further Information on Unilateral Undertakings
How much will it cost?
How much you pay for play, recreation or open spaces depends on whether you're:
- contributing towards enhancements to existing facilities; or
- providing new facilities on site.
Indicative costs are set out in the table below but you should check with us for a more definite figure. Capital contributions will be refunded if not spent within a minimum of ten years unless we agree otherwise with you.
| Size of dwelling | Lay-out contribution per dwelling |
| One single bed flat or sheltered unit | £2,558.78 |
| One flat or house with between two or four bedrooms | £3,698.81 |
| One house with five or more bedrooms | £4,236.73 |
What do I need to send in?
When you submit your draft undertaking, you'll have to make sure you've included all the relevant documentation including:
- An application site plan.
- Land Registry Title Documentation that covers the entire application site. This documentation MUST be an original or official copy (please note that unofficial copies obtained from the Land Registry website will not be accepted.
- Covering letter confirming that our costs for approving and registering the agreement will be met.
You'll need to return the following documents:
- One original, signed undertaking;
(use this link to access a template document.) (82KB) and - Two copies of the original signed undertaking.
Failure to submit an approved and complete undertaking within our statutory 8/13 week deadline may lead to the application being refused.
