Section 106 exemption - Revision history

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On 23 March 2014, the government launched a consultation to consider scrapping Section 106 charges for self-builders, homeowners, developers wanting to bring redundant buildings back into use and builders on small sites (10 units or 1,000 sqm gross floor area). It was claimed that these charges can make such developments economically unviable. Ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charges-adding-thousands-of-pounds-to-building-costs-to-be-axed Charges adding thousands of pounds to building costs to be axed] 23 March 2014. ~~<br/>~~	+	On 23 March 2014, the government launched a consultation to consider scrapping Section 106 charges for self-builders, homeowners, developers wanting to bring redundant buildings back into use and builders on small sites (10 units or 1,000 sqm gross floor area). It was claimed that these charges can make such developments economically unviable. Ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charges-adding-thousands-of-pounds-to-building-costs-to-be-axed Charges adding thousands of pounds to building costs to be axed] 23 March 2014.

	On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This was intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they accounted for just a third.		On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This was intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they accounted for just a third.
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	Section 106 agreements must be:		Section 106 agreements must be:
−	*Directly relevant to planning.	+
−	*Necessary to make the proposed development acceptable.	+	* Directly relevant to planning.
−	*Directly related to the proposed development.	+	* Necessary to make the proposed development acceptable.
−	*Reasonable and in proportion to the development.	+	* Directly related to the proposed development.
		+	* Reasonable and in proportion to the development.

	However, the Department for Communities and Local Government suggested that some councils were charging up to £145,000, (Purbeck district council in Dorset charges up to £140,000 on a new 5-bedroom dwelling) in some cases more than the cost of building the home. On single properties in England they believed the policy would save £15,000 per home on average.		However, the Department for Communities and Local Government suggested that some councils were charging up to £145,000, (Purbeck district council in Dorset charges up to £140,000 on a new 5-bedroom dwelling) in some cases more than the cost of building the home. On single properties in England they believed the policy would save £15,000 per home on average.
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	In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.		In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.

−	West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council challenged these policies arguing that the consultation process had been unlawful. Justice Holgate accepted that the government had failed to take into account "obviously material" considerations.	+	West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council challenged these policies arguing that the consultation process had been unlawful. Justice Holgate accepted that the government had failed to take into account "obviously material" considerations.

	A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.		A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.
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	See R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for more information.		See R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for more information.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Community infrastructure levy.
		+	* Planning condition.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
		+	* Section 106 agreement.
		+	* Self-build home.
		+	* Vacant building credit.

−	==~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	= External references =
−	*Community infrastructure levy.	+
−	*Planning condition.	+
−	*Planning permission.	+
−	*R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.	+
−	*Section 106 agreement.	+
−	*Self-build home.	+
−	*Vacant building credit.	+

−	~~=== External references ===~~	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pickles-cuts-stealth-taxes-on-new-homes-and-boosts-small-builders DCLG, Pickles cuts stealth taxes on new homes and boosts small builders], 28 November 2014.
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pickles-cuts-stealth-taxes-on-new-homes-and-boosts-small-builders DCLG, Pickles cuts stealth taxes on new homes and boosts small builders], 28 November 2014.	+

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	On ~~28 November~~ 2014, ~~Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut~~ the ~~cost of building~~ a ~~new home~~ for ~~small~~ builders ~~by up~~ to ~~£140~~,000. ~~This is intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash~~. ~~In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60%~~ of ~~new homes, in~~ 2014 ~~they account for just a third~~.	+	On 23 March 2014, the government launched a consultation to consider scrapping Section 106 charges for self-builders, homeowners, developers wanting to bring redundant buildings back into use and builders on small sites (10 units or 1,000 sqm gross floor area). It was claimed that these charges can make such developments economically unviable. Ref gov.uk [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charges-adding-thousands-of-pounds-to-building-costs-to-be-axed Charges adding thousands of pounds to building costs to be axed] 23 March 2014. <br/>

−	The proposals ~~make~~ clear that Section 106 agreements should generally not be sought from the smallest housebuilders on sites of 10 homes or fewer, including self-build homes, extensions and annexes. In very rural areas, sites of 5 homes or fewer should not face the charge.	+	On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This was intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they accounted for just a third.
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		+	The proposals made clear that Section 106 agreements should generally not be sought from the smallest housebuilders on sites of 10 homes or fewer, including self-build homes, extensions and annexes. In very rural areas, sites of 5 homes or fewer should not face the charge.

	Section 106 agreements, sometimes known as planning obligations or planning gain are obligations intended to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of developments or to prescribe the nature of developments. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable. Examples include; requiring that the development provides affordable housing, requiring compensation for the loss of open space, or making a contribution to the provision of additional infrastructure to serve the development.		Section 106 agreements, sometimes known as planning obligations or planning gain are obligations intended to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of developments or to prescribe the nature of developments. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable. Examples include; requiring that the development provides affordable housing, requiring compensation for the loss of open space, or making a contribution to the provision of additional infrastructure to serve the development.
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	*Reasonable and in proportion to the development.		*Reasonable and in proportion to the development.

−	However, the Department for Communities and Local Government ~~suggest~~ that some councils ~~are~~ charging up to £145,000, (Purbeck district council in Dorset charges up to £140,000 on a new 5-bedroom dwelling) in some cases more than the cost of building the home. On single properties in England they ~~believe~~ the policy ~~will~~ save £15,000 per home on average.	+	However, the Department for Communities and Local Government suggested that some councils were charging up to £145,000, (Purbeck district council in Dorset charges up to £140,000 on a new 5-bedroom dwelling) in some cases more than the cost of building the home. On single properties in England they believed the policy would save £15,000 per home on average.

−	These proposals ~~come~~ in addition to an existing exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy for homes that are owner-occupied and built or commissioned by individuals, families or groups of individuals for their own use.	+	These proposals came in addition to an existing exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy for homes that are owner-occupied and built or commissioned by individuals, families or groups of individuals for their own use.

	Pickles said, ‘Small builders are being hammered by charges, which have undermined the building industry, cut jobs and forced up the cost of housing. By getting rid of these 5 and 6-figure charges, we will build more homes and help provide more low-cost and market housing.’		Pickles said, ‘Small builders are being hammered by charges, which have undermined the building industry, cut jobs and forced up the cost of housing. By getting rid of these 5 and 6-figure charges, we will build more homes and help provide more low-cost and market housing.’

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	In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.		In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.

−	West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council challenged these ~~changes~~ arguing that the consultation process had been unlawful. Justice Holgate accepted that the government had failed to take into account "obviously material" considerations.	+	West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council challenged these policies arguing that the consultation process had been unlawful. Justice Holgate accepted that the government had failed to take into account "obviously material" considerations.

	A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.		A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.

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	*Section 106 agreement.		*Section 106 agreement.
	*Self-build home.		*Self-build home.
		+	*Vacant building credit.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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		+	= Introduction =

	On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This is intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they account for just a third.		On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This is intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they account for just a third.
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	The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations state that Section 106 agreements cannot be used to double charge developers for infrastructure. Once an authority has introduced the levy in its local area, it must not use section 106 agreements to fund infrastructure they intend to fund via the levy. See Community Infrastructure Levy for more information.		The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations state that Section 106 agreements cannot be used to double charge developers for infrastructure. Once an authority has introduced the levy in its local area, it must not use section 106 agreements to fund infrastructure they intend to fund via the levy. See Community Infrastructure Levy for more information.

−	= High Court ruling =	+	= High Court ruling =

	In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.		In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.
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	A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.		A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.

−	See R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for more information.	+	See R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	NB In 2010 measures within the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations came into force clarifying the relationship between planning obligations and the community infrastructure levy and restricting the use of planning obligations. The community infrastructure levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can choose to impose on new developments to fund infrastructure. The introduction of the community infrastructure levy should result in a scaling back in the imposition of planning obligations.		NB In 2010 measures within the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations came into force clarifying the relationship between planning obligations and the community infrastructure levy and restricting the use of planning obligations. The community infrastructure levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can choose to impose on new developments to fund infrastructure. The introduction of the community infrastructure levy should result in a scaling back in the imposition of planning obligations.

−	The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations state that Section 106 agreements cannot be used to double charge developers for infrastructure. Once an authority has introduced the levy in its local area, it must not use section 106 agreements to fund infrastructure they intend to fund via the levy.	+	The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations state that Section 106 agreements cannot be used to double charge developers for infrastructure. Once an authority has introduced the levy in its local area, it must not use section 106 agreements to fund infrastructure they intend to fund via the levy. See Community Infrastructure Levy for more information.

−	See ~~Community Infrastructure Levy~~ for more information.	+	= High Court ruling =
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		+	In a landmark case at the High Court in July 2015, Justice Holgate quashed government policy on affordable housing exemption thresholds, as a result of the which, planning guidance on planning obligations was amended to remove paragraphs 012-023. In addition, the vacant building credit policy was quashed.
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		+	West Berkshire Council and Reading Borough Council challenged these changes arguing that the consultation process had been unlawful. Justice Holgate accepted that the government had failed to take into account "obviously material" considerations.
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		+	A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government spokesman said that they would be seeking permission to appeal against the judge’s decision.
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		+	See R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for more information.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	*Planning condition.		*Planning condition.
	*Planning permission.		*Planning permission.
		+	*R (on the application of West Berkshire District Council and Reading Borough Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
	*Section 106 agreement.		*Section 106 agreement.
	*Self-build home.		*Self-build home.

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On 28 November 2014, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced plans to cut the cost of building a new home for small builders by up to £140,000. This is intended to boost recovery in the housing sector following the 2008 crash. In 1990 small and medium sized builders built more than 60% of new homes, in 2014 they account for just a third.

The proposals make clear that Section 106 agreements should generally not be sought from the smallest housebuilders on sites of 10 homes or fewer, including self-build homes, extensions and annexes. In very rural areas, sites of 5 homes or fewer should not face the charge.

Section 106 agreements, sometimes known as planning obligations or planning gain are obligations intended to mitigate or compensate for the negative impacts of developments or to prescribe the nature of developments. They are intended to make acceptable developments which would otherwise be unacceptable. Examples include; requiring that the development provides affordable housing, requiring compensation for the loss of open space, or making a contribution to the provision of additional infrastructure to serve the development.

Section 106 agreements must be:
*Directly relevant to planning.
*Necessary to make the proposed development acceptable.
*Directly related to the proposed development.
*Reasonable and in proportion to the development.

However, the Department for Communities and Local Government suggest that some councils are charging up to £145,000, (Purbeck district council in Dorset charges up to £140,000 on a new 5-bedroom dwelling) in some cases more than the cost of building the home. On single properties in England they believe the policy will save £15,000 per home on average.

These proposals come in addition to an existing exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy for homes that are owner-occupied and built or commissioned by individuals, families or groups of individuals for their own use.

Pickles said, ‘Small builders are being hammered by charges, which have undermined the building industry, cut jobs and forced up the cost of housing. By getting rid of these 5 and 6-figure charges, we will build more homes and help provide more low-cost and market housing.’

The Home Builders Federation said, ‘The time and expense of negotiating Section 106 affordable housing contributions on small sites, and the subsequent payments, can threaten the viability of small developments and act as another barrier to the entry and growth of smaller firms.’

Pickles also announced plans for a £25 million fund to boost development finance and unlock construction on sites of between 5 and 15 homes. This is part of the Builders Finance Fund scheme and takes the form of loans, which the developer repays on completion and sale of the homes.

NB In 2010 measures within the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations came into force clarifying the relationship between planning obligations and the community infrastructure levy and restricting the use of planning obligations. The community infrastructure levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can choose to impose on new developments to fund infrastructure. The introduction of the community infrastructure levy should result in a scaling back in the imposition of planning obligations.

The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations state that Section 106 agreements cannot be used to double charge developers for infrastructure. Once an authority has introduced the levy in its local area, it must not use section 106 agreements to fund infrastructure they intend to fund via the levy.

See Community Infrastructure Levy for more information.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Community infrastructure levy.
*Planning condition.
*Planning permission.
*Section 106 agreement.
*Self-build home.

=== External references ===
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pickles-cuts-stealth-taxes-on-new-homes-and-boosts-small-builders DCLG, Pickles cuts stealth taxes on new homes and boosts small builders], 28 November 2014.

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