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