Section 106 legal agreement
Councils are currently using Section 106 legal agreements to secure planning conditions for new developments, including housing, commercial projects, and specific accommodation levels.
In September 2026, Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission for a mixed-use development, subject to a legal agreement. This followed Wandsworth Council's approval in August 2026 of an HMO conversion, conditional on a Section 106 agreement to ensure no net loss of HMO accommodation. Other recent approvals subject to Section 106 agreements include new homes in Wandsworth in June 2026 and a community housing scheme in Harrow in May 2026.
Section 106 legal agreements are used by councils to secure planning obligations from developers, mitigating the impact of new developments. These agreements often involve contributions to local infrastructure, affordable housing, or specific conditions related to the development. For example, in January 2026, Havering Council was presented with plans for a new primary school and 584 homes, with the school provision secured through a Section 106 agreement.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council approved an HMO conversion in August 2026, conditional on a Section 106 agreement ensuring no net loss of HMO accommodation. Source
- Hillingdon Council approved 52 new homes in July 2026, with 19% affordable housing, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement. Source
- Wandsworth Council approved three new homes in June 2026, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement. Source
- Harrow Council approved a community housing scheme in May 2026, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.