Law or policy

Section 106 Agreement

22 stories · discussed at 7 council meetings · 13 councils

Councils are currently securing developer contributions for major projects and varying existing Section 106 agreements to adapt to new circumstances.

Sutton Council recently secured a £2.34 million fund to ensure the restoration of Beddington Farmlands, a former landfill site, can proceed following approval of a revised plan in September 2026. This funding contributes to transforming the site into a publicly accessible nature reserve, with phased delivery mandated by 2029, as Section 106 agreements are used to secure funding for such projects.

Wandsworth Council has also recently varied existing Section 106 agreements. In December 2025, the council approved a £950,000 payment in lieu of affordable housing for a development at 157 Fallsbrook Road. Earlier, in August 2025, a variation was approved for the Nine Elms Hotel project, permitting phased occupation of the two approved hotels.

Section 106 agreements are legal agreements between a developer and a local authority, used to mitigate the impact of a development and secure planning obligations like contributions to infrastructure or affordable housing. No upcoming council discussions specifically on Section 106 agreements are currently scheduled.

Key facts

  1. Sutton Council secured a £2.34 million fund for Beddington Farmlands restoration in September 2026. Source
  2. Wandsworth Council approved a £950,000 payment in lieu of affordable housing in December 2025. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council approved a variation to a Section 106 agreement for the Nine Elms Hotel project in August 2025. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 3

  1. Nine Elms Hotel Project Gets Green Light for Phased Opening Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved a phased opening for the Nine Elms Hotel project, a decision designed to accelerate the availability of... Wandsworth 23 August 2025
  2. Mitcham Gasworks Development Approved with Fewer Homes, More Family Units and Updated Energy Strategy Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a revised plan for the Mitcham Gasworks Site, prioritising family homes and increasing carbon... Merton 4 August 2025
  3. Lambeth Council Considers Proposal for Flats and Commercial Space on Wandsworth Road New flats and commercial space are planned for a site on Wandsworth Road, following a Lambeth Council Planning Applications Committee meeting on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. The... Lambeth 2 August 2025
  4. New City Court Redevelopment Approved Amid Heritage Concerns Southwark Council has approved the redevelopment of New City Court at 4-26 St Thomas Street, despite concerns raised by heritage groups about the project's impact on the Borough... Southwark 26 July 2025
  5. Timber Square Phase 2 Gets Green Light Despite Objections Southwark Council's Planning Committee has granted permission for the Timber Square Phase 2 development at 63 Ewer Street, despite objections from local groups. The decision was... Southwark 26 July 2025
  6. Teviot Estate Regeneration Plan Debated: 1,928 Homes Proposed Tower Hamlets councillors have debated a plan to regenerate the Teviot Estate, which could see the construction of 1,928 new homes. Tower Hamlets 12 July 2025