How we collect money from developers during the planning application process to pay for infrastructure projects, including Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Section 106 (S106) agreements are made between developers and our planning service. The agreements make sure that developments in the borough provide local improvements to benefit new residents and the existing community.
The agreements help to provide work or financial contributions to improve the facilities, services and amenities in the area where building is taking place.
S106 agreements may still be required in addition to the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Contributions are required for the following development applications:
If your proposed development is located within the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBHSPA), you will have to contribute towards the Strategic Access Monitoring and Maintenance (SAMM) – Woking 2027.
This is a set tariff agreed across all affected authorities in the region.
Read the Special Protection Area (SPA) Thames Basin Heath Avoidance Strategy – Woking 2027.
You may have to pay affordable housing contributions through Section 106 agreements if you are developing:
This follows changes to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework – GOV.UK.
In addition, you can receive a vacant building credit to encourage you to bring vacant buildings back into use. Go to vacant building credit – Woking 2027.
