Law or policy

section 106 legal agreement

26 stories · discussed at 8 council meetings · 20 councils

Councils are currently approving developments subject to Section 106 legal agreements, while one agreement was deferred.

Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved 31 new flats at Tavistock Works in October 2026, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement. In August 2026, Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved an HMO conversion, also subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, to ensure no net loss of HMO accommodation. Harrow Council's Planning Committee approved a community housing scheme in May 2026, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement.

Barnet Council's Planning Committee deferred a decision on a Section 106 agreement for the High Barnet Station redevelopment in October 2026, following opposition from local councillors. In January 2026, Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee reviewed plans for a new primary school and 584 homes, with the primary school provision secured through a Section 106 agreement.

A Section 106 legal agreement is used in planning to secure contributions from developers for local infrastructure and services. Westminster Council's Director of Planning recommended conditional permission for the St Martin's Lane Hotel expansion in October 2025, subject to a Section 106 agreement for financial contributions towards the Carbon Offset Fund and local employment. No upcoming meetings are currently listed where this topic is on the agenda.

Key facts

  1. Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved 31 new flats at Tavistock Works, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, in October 2026. Source
  2. Barnet Council's Planning Committee deferred a decision on a Section 106 agreement for the High Barnet Station redevelopment in October 2026. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved an HMO conversion, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, in August 2026. Source
  4. Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee reviewed plans for a new primary school and 584 homes, with the school secured through a Section 106 agreement, in January 2026. Source
  5. Westminster Council's Director of Planning recommended conditional permission for the St Martin's Lane Hotel expansion, subject to a Section 106 agreement for financial contributions, in October 2025. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Heritage concerns weighed in Wembley Centre approval Brent Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of the former Wembley Centre for Health & Care site, granting permission for 108 new homes. The... Brent 7 August 2026
  2. Temporary Event Space Approved for Greenwich Peninsula Greenwich Council's Planning Board has approved plans for a temporary event space on the Greenwich Peninsula, set to host immersive entertainment and shows for up to 10 years. Greenwich 22 July 2026
  3. Wood Street development approved, adding six new homes and commercial space Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee has granted permission for a new development on Wood Street, which will include the construction of six new homes and a commercial unit. Waltham Forest 11 July 2026
  4. Three new homes approved on Bickley Street land Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved the construction of three new two-storey dwellings on land at the rear of 2-28 Bickley Street, SW17 9NF. The... Wandsworth 26 June 2026
  5. 52 new homes to be built at Hayes Park West Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for the construction of 52 new homes at Hayes Park West. Hillingdon 8 June 2026
  6. Harrow Council approves community housing scheme for vulnerable residents on brownfield site Harrow Council's Planning Committee has approved a community-led housing scheme that will provide much-needed affordable homes for vulnerable residents. Harrow 30 May 2026
  7. Clifford House scheme to be car-free, except for disabled A controversial plan to increase the number of homes at Clifford House has been approved, with the development now set to be car-free, except for disabled parking. Richmond upon Thames 20 March 2026
  8. Hackney Council Approves Albion Drive Development Project Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has granted permission for a development project at 1 Albion Drive, Hackney, London, E8 4ET. The decision was made during a meeting held... Hackney 15 March 2026