Blackburn with Darwen

North West

In 2024/25, Blackburn with Darwen received £2.5 million in Section 106 developer contributions, spent £2 million, and held £8.7 million in unspent balances.

S106 Received

£2.5 million

2024/25

S106 Spent

£2 million

S106 Held

£8.7 million

% Spent

78%

Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)

PurposeReceivedSpentHeld
Affordable Housing£77,000£610,020£2.8 million
Education£220,000£22,500£2.3 million
Highways & Transport£2.1 million£1.2 million£3.1 million
Open Space & Recreation£17,820£131,868£374,399
Health£50,000£0£50,000
Other£72,431£19,181£126,500

Trend Over Time

YearReceivedSpentHeld
2024/25£2.5 million£2 million£8.7 million
2023/24£3.7 million£1.6 million£8.1 million
2020/21£1.7 million£245,264£2.5 million

What is Section 106?

Under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, developers pay contributions to local councils to offset the impact of new developments. This money funds affordable housing, schools, roads, parks, and health facilities. Read our complete guide.

Source: Blackburn with Darwen Infrastructure Funding Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Section 106 money has Blackburn with Darwen collected?

In 2024/25, Blackburn with Darwen received £2.5 million in Section 106 contributions.

Does Blackburn with Darwen charge CIL?

Based on our data, Blackburn with Darwen does not currently charge the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Where does Blackburn with Darwen publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?

Blackburn with Darwen's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.