Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 54059

Local Government: Planning

Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Andrew Lewin

LabourWelwyn Hatfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help councils use unspent Section 106 contributions.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
While there are a variety of entirely legitimate reasons why local planning authorities may be holding unspent developer contributions, including to facilitate the effective delivery of phased development projects, we recognise the need to ensure that the...

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