County Durham

North East

In 2024/25, County Durham received £5.4 million in Section 106 developer contributions, spent £5.4 million, and held £21.8 million in unspent balances.

S106 Received

£5.4 million

2024/25

S106 Spent

£5.4 million

S106 Held

£21.8 million

% Spent

1%

Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)

PurposeReceivedSpentHeld
Affordable Housing£0£1.2 million£1.5 million
Education£0£2.9 million£2.5 million
Open Space & Recreation£0£1.1 million£1.2 million
Health£0£180,201.08£159,531.31
Highways & Transport£0£765,814.25£1.2 million
Other£0£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.

Source: County Durham Infrastructure Funding Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Section 106 money has County Durham collected?

In 2024/25, County Durham received £5.4 million in 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.