S106 greenspace

RE: S106 greenspace

2025-10-03T10:13:14Z

Thanks for your response. Feels a little empty if S106 greenspace can later be withdrawn.

I recognise that there can't be any legal absolutes for amenities just because they're funded by S106, but does its provenance infer any additional consideration for the planning officer? I have to say I'm always slightly concerned when an LPA's own land is going through the planning process as it feels too much like marking your own homework.

RE: S106 greenspace

2025-10-03T09:31:41Z

Hi Steve, re your overall question, 'can they do that?' , sometimes yes, sometimes no, it's rarely straightforwards

You should be able to freely view a copy of the S106 with your local council - although you may have to file a request with them and perhaps pay if you want a copy made/printed - different council's have different admin processes but fundamentally there is a requirement for them to show you this

Just to manage expectations though, S106 agreements only rarely place restrictions on the council that would be relevant to your situation, but you should still check because this could be the exception

Good luck

S106 greenspace

2025-09-29T12:39:01Z

Hello,

Can a public greenspace purchased by the LPA with S106 funds be sold 20 years later to a developer? The funding for maintenance has been gradually withdrawn and has now ceased entirely, so local volunteers have to do everything. I'd like to access the original S106 agreement - how should I go about this?

Thanks,

Steve