Information on Section 106 and CIL
CIL and S106 planning obligations are separate infrastructure funding sources.
S106 agreements address site-specific mitigation required to make a new development acceptable in planning terms. Conversely, CIL addresses the broader impacts of the development.
Some developments may attract both CIL liability and S106 obligations, usually larger sites with more site-specific mitigation required.
S106 agreements will continue to be used:
- to secure affordable housing
- to mitigate site-specific issues
- to address other policy requirements which may include, but not limited to:
- statutory services such as education, fire hydrants and libraries
- archaeology
- carbon offsetting contributions
The Government have produced guidance on the balance between s106 and CIL.