Developer contributions and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

How we collect money from developers during the planning application process to fund infrastructure projects.

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Section 106 contributions

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.

Who needs to contribute 

Contributions are required for the following development applications:

  • new dwelling(s)
  • change of use of to become a residential property
  • subdividing a property to create new dwellings
  • a development resulting in a net gain of residential units

The Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

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.

Affordable housing contributions

You may have to pay affordable housing contributions through Section 106 agreements if you are developing:

  • 10 or more dwellings
  • a residential development with a site area of 0.5 hectares or more

This follows changes to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework – GOV.UK.

Vacant building credits

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.