As well as bringing new local homes and business premises to the district, new developments boost the local area in lots of other ways – from supporting new infrastructure such as roads and schools, through to funding local projects and priorities.
There are two ways local developments fund local infrastructure and initiatives – community infrastructure levy (CIL) payments and section 106 (S106) agreements that are secured through the planning process.
This snapshot shows how local developments boosted the district in 2022/2023. This is section is updated every winter for the previous financial year.
To find out more download our how developments have boosted our district snapshot 2022 - 2023 and our infrastructure funding statement 2023.
Last updated: December 2023.