Greenwich

London

Greenwich's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2024/25) reports £11.3 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £14.7 million spent. The council holds £4.5 million in unspent Section 106 balances (as last reported, in 2014/15).

Total unspent S106 balance

£4.5 million

As of 2014/15

Reported in the 2024/25 statement

S106 Received

£11.3 million

S106 Spent

£14.7 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.

Community Infrastructure Levy (2024/25)

CIL Received

£5.2 million

CIL Spent

£809,649

CIL Held

£4 million

Breakdown by Purpose (2024/25)

PurposeReceivedSpentHeld
Education
Highways & Transport£809,649£4 million
Other

Trend Over Time

Figures are shown as published in each year's Infrastructure Funding Statement. Councils change what they report from year to year — the held balance in particular can reflect different measures in different years — so this column may not add up like a bank statement.

YearReceivedSpentHeld
2024/25£11.3 million£14.7 million
2023/24£8.9 million£8 million
2022/23£12.7 million£4.2 million
2021/22£4 million£11.8 million
2020/21£2.7 million£3.2 million
2019/20£7.7 million£11.6 million
2018/19£4.8 million£2.6 million
2017/18£11.3 million£8.6 million
2016/17£9.1 million£3.9 million
2015/16£11.6 million£7.2 million
2014/15£1.3 million£0£4.5 million
2013/14£2.8 million£0£3.1 million
2012/13£307,972.14£0£307,972.14

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: Greenwich Infrastructure Funding Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

How much unspent Section 106 money does Greenwich hold?

According to its 2014/15 Infrastructure Funding Statement, Greenwich holds £4.5 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.

Does Greenwich charge CIL?

Yes, Greenwich charges the Community Infrastructure Levy in addition to Section 106 contributions.

Where does Greenwich publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?

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