Folkestone and Hythe

South East

Folkestone and Hythe's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24) reports £1.3 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £924,564.6 spent. The council holds £3.8 million in unspent Section 106 balances.

Total unspent S106 balance

£3.8 million

As of 2023/24

Reported in the 2023/24 statement

S106 Received

£1.3 million

S106 Spent

£924,564.6

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 (2023/24)

CIL Received

£1.7 million

CIL Spent

£1.2 million

CIL Held

£1.1 million

Breakdown by Purpose (2023/24)

PurposeReceivedSpentHeld
Affordable Housing£1.3 million£896,420.69£2.2 million
Education£52,731.9£0£525,890
Highways & Transport£105,000£0£1.2 million
Open Space & Recreation£0£27,979.91£681,513
Health£228,492£0£545,178
Other£3.6 million£144£1 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: Folkestone and Hythe Infrastructure Funding Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much unspent Section 106 money does Folkestone and Hythe hold?

According to its 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Folkestone and Hythe holds £3.8 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.

Does Folkestone and Hythe charge CIL?

Yes, Folkestone and Hythe charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.

Where does Folkestone and Hythe publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?

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