Section 106 agreements lengthen planning process by 16 months, HBF finds

By Matilda Battersby 2025-06-03T09:29:00

Freedom of Information requests sent to local planning authorities reveal average timelines have gone up 20% over two years

Infrastructure agreements add 16 months to the planning process, new research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) reveals.

Local authorities report a 20% rise in Section 106 negotiation timelines over two years, with home builders waiting an average of 515 days for infrastructure agreements to be finalised.

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