West Northamptonshire
East Midlands
West Northamptonshire's latest Infrastructure Funding Statement (2021/22) reports £2.3 million in Section 106 developer contributions received and £1.2 million spent. The council holds £57.2 million in unspent Section 106 balances (as last reported, in 2020/21).
Total unspent S106 balance
£57.2 million
As of 2020/21
Reported in the 2021/22 statement
S106 Received
£2.3 million
S106 Spent
£1.2 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 (2021/22)
CIL Received
£2.6 million
CIL Spent
£2.1 million
CIL Held
£8.1 million
Breakdown by Purpose (2021/22)
| Purpose | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | – | £384,790 | – |
| Health | £982,957.93 | – | – |
| Open Space & Recreation | £282,450.26 | £99,434.75 | – |
| Highways & Transport | – | £673,974.07 | – |
| Other | £1.1 million | £91,111.69 | – |
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.
| Year | Received | Spent | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | £2.3 million | £1.2 million | – |
| 2020/21 | £22.3 million | £8.9 million | £57.2 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: West Northamptonshire Infrastructure Funding Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
How much unspent Section 106 money does West Northamptonshire hold?
According to its 2020/21 Infrastructure Funding Statement, West Northamptonshire holds £57.2 million in unspent Section 106 contributions.
Does West Northamptonshire charge CIL?
Based on our data, West Northamptonshire does not currently charge the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Where does West Northamptonshire publish its Infrastructure Funding Statement?
West Northamptonshire's IFS is published on their website. You can view it directly or use our data above for a clearer summary.