Braintree

East Of England

Braintree's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2020/21) reports £1 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £867,999.06 spent. The council holds £6.1 million in unspent Section 106 balances.

Total unspent S106 balance

£6.1 million

As of 2020/21

Reported in the 2020/21 statement

S106 Received

£1 million

S106 Spent

£867,999.06

Councils report these figures differently — some as activity in the year, others as running totals. Figures are shown as published in the council's own statement.

Community Infrastructure Levy (2020/21)

CIL Received

CIL Spent

CIL Held

Breakdown by Purpose (2020/21)

PurposeReceivedSpentHeld
Affordable Housing£187,500£577,490.53
Open Space & Recreation£234,992.16£290,508.53£251,347.17
Other£590,303.75£0£568,332.15

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: Braintree Infrastructure Funding Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much unspent Section 106 money does Braintree hold?

According to its 2020/21 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Braintree holds £6.1 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.

Does Braintree charge CIL?

Yes, Braintree charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.

Where does Braintree publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?

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