Darlington
North East
Darlington's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24) reports £1.2 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £471,429.44 spent. The council holds £10.9 million in unspent Section 106 balances.
Total unspent S106 balance
£10.9 million
As of 2023/24
Reported in the 2023/24 statement
S106 Received
£1.2 million
S106 Spent
£471,429.44
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 (2023/24)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | £900,000 | £161,411.94 | £738,588.06 |
| Highways & Transport | £610,000 | £86,962 | £523,038 |
| Open Space & Recreation | £984,000 | £662,000 | £322,000 |
| Health | £50,000 | £8,546.92 | £41,453.08 |
| Other | £27,000 | £27,000 | £0 |
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 Darlington hold?
According to its 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Darlington holds £10.9 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.
Does Darlington charge CIL?
Based on our data, Darlington does not currently charge the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Where does Darlington publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
Darlington's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.