About

The Pearl Yard
Development

Delivering real benefits for Bermondsey through S106 planning obligations

Planning

What are S106 Obligations?

Section 106 agreements are legal agreements between local authorities and developers. They are linked to planning permissions and designed to ensure that developments contribute positively to the local community.

For the Pearl Yard development, the S106 agreement includes significant employment and skills commitments requiring the developer and contractors to provide jobs, apprenticeships, training and community engagement for Southwark residents.

These obligations are monitored by Southwark Council to ensure commitments are met and local people genuinely benefit.

Purpose

Our Mission

Opportunity Platform exists to bridge the gap between S106 planning commitments and real outcomes for local people. We make it easy for residents to discover and access employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities created by the Pearl Yard development.

We also support employers and training providers to meet their obligations by connecting them directly with the Bermondsey community. Every commitment made through planning should translate into meaningful opportunities.

Commitments

Key S106 Obligations

Minimum 50 local employment opportunities during the construction phase
15 apprenticeship placements across a range of trades
Pre-employment training programmes for Southwark residents
School engagement activities with local secondary schools
Work placement opportunities for residents furthest from the job market
End-use employment opportunities prioritised for local residents
Regular community engagement events throughout the development
Supply chain opportunities for local small businesses

Our Community

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