Developers should not be made to pay section 106
contributions unless there is a ‘pressing need for them’, the planning minister
has said. Nick Boles slammed local authorities for ‘pocketing’ millions levied
from developers to fund infrastructure, amenities and affordable housing. The
minister said: ‘Such levies add to the cost of building homes and business
expansion. If there is no pressing planning need for them, they should not be
charged in the first place.’ Read more on Inside Housing.
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