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 3

  1. New primary school and 584 homes planned for Romford Homebase site Plans for a new primary school and 584 homes on the former Romford Homebase site have been presented to Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee. The redevelopment... Havering 25 January 2026
  2. Ariel Hotel expansion gets green light Hillingdon's Planning Committee has granted approval for the expansion of the Ariel Hotel in Heathrow Villages, allowing for the addition of 113 hotel rooms and the construction... Hillingdon 18 January 2026
  3. 'Traitors' Immersive Experience Venue Approved for Shorts Gardens An immersive experience venue based on the hit television show Traitors is planned for Shorts Gardens in Covent Garden, after Camden Council's planning committee considered an... Camden 13 October 2025
  4. St Martin's Lane Hotel Expansion Sparks Objections Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee has reviewed plans for an expansion of the St Martin's Lane Hotel, but the proposal has met with objections from local groups and... Westminster 5 October 2025
  5. Merton Council Reviews NatWest Sports Ground Redevelopment Plan and Cranleigh Road Application Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee convened on Thursday, 25 September 2025, to review several key planning applications. Merton 29 September 2025
  6. NatWest Sports Ground Redevelopment: Merton Council Recommends Outline Permission Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee is leaning towards approving the redevelopment of the NatWest Sports Ground, recommending outline permission for... Merton 29 September 2025
  7. Kenley Residents Object to 7-House Development Kenley residents have voiced strong objections to a proposed development of seven houses on Hawkhirst Road, citing concerns over character, amenity and traffic. Residents are... Croydon 29 September 2025
  8. Hillingdon Council Approves 108-Room Hotel Near Heathrow Airport Hillingdon Council has granted planning permission for a 108-room hotel near Heathrow Airport, marking a significant development in the Heathrow Villages ward. Hillingdon 8 September 2025