Foreword
This report:
- outlines how we have spent developer contributions from new housing and other developments in the last financial year
- promotes visibility of the processes involved, as we seek to ensure that growth and development in Lincolnshire communities brings investment in supporting facilities and infrastructure
Housing and other developments in Lincolnshire are essential to make sure our economy and communities thrive. Developments can also lead to an increased need for public services such as schools, transport and other infrastructure. All local authorities in Lincolnshire take their responsibility for planning very seriously. Councils work together to consider the positive and negative impacts of any development, before permission is granted.
Construction companies and developers will often be required to make contributions towards local improvements at the time of granting planning permission. This is either through a Section 106 agreement, or through 'Community Infrastructure Levy' (CIL), depending what is in place in each district.
Some of the projects on which money was spent during 2022 to 2023 include:
- improvements to Holdingham roundabout
- a reduced speed limit in Corby Glen
- an expansion to Donington Thomas Cowley High School, and
- expansions to Navenby primary school.
Section 106 and CIL are a small part of our wider spending. Further information on our capital programme and Government grant funding can be found on our website.