County Durham
North East
County Durham's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2024/25) reports £5.4 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £5.4 million spent. The council holds £21.8 million in unspent Section 106 balances.
Total unspent S106 balance
£21.8 million
As of 2024/25
Reported in the 2024/25 statement
S106 Received
£5.4 million
S106 Spent
£5.4 million
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.
Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | – | £1.2 million | £1.5 million |
| Education | – | £2.9 million | £2.5 million |
| Open Space & Recreation | – | £1.1 million | £1.2 million |
| Health | – | £180,201.08 | £159,531.31 |
| Highways & Transport | – | £765,814.25 | £1.2 million |
| Other | – | £360,620.24 | £15.2 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 unspent Section 106 money does County Durham hold?
According to its 2024/25 Infrastructure Funding Statement, County Durham holds £21.8 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.
Does County Durham charge CIL?
Based on our data, County Durham does not currently charge the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Where does County Durham publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
County Durham's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.