Colchester
East Of England
In 2024/25, Colchester received £1.9 million in Section 106 developer contributions, spent £994,851.67, and held £9 million in unspent balances.
S106 Received
£1.9 million
2024/25
S106 Spent
£994,851.67
S106 Held
£9 million
% Spent
52%
Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | £0 | £0 | £453,668.04 |
| Education | £0 | £0 | £119,385.18 |
| Health | £182,182.87 | £0 | £910,954.91 |
| Highways & Transport | £64,184.24 | £308,547.89 | £532,460.79 |
| Open Space & Recreation | £1.1 million | £455,197.38 | £3.8 million |
| Other | £548,542.46 | £230,106.4 | £3.2 million |
Trend Over Time
| Year | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | £1.9 million | £994,851.67 | £9 million |
| 2023/24 | £2.9 million | £1.6 million | £8.1 million |
| 2022/23 | £3.6 million | £4.8 million | £8.1 million |
| 2021/22 | £2.3 million | £1.4 million | £9.1 million |
| 2020/21 | £3.7 million | £1.5 million | £7.7 million |
| 2019/20 | £1.2 million | £1.5 million | £8.5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Section 106 money has Colchester collected?
In 2024/25, Colchester received £1.9 million in Section 106 contributions.
Does Colchester charge CIL?
Based on our data, Colchester does not currently charge the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Where does Colchester publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
Colchester's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.