Developers guide to infrastructure contributions in Suffolk

Developer contributions are funded through either S106 Contributions or the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), further information can be found in the Developers Guide.

Further information on the guide

The Code of Practice Protocol (PDF, 120KB) is an agreed approach that explains how local planning authorities and service providers will assess developer contributions. 

Borough or district councils are responsible for most planning decisions. 

The following documents provide further information about the infrastructure requirements in chapter 4 of the developers guide:

• Air Quality (PDF, 29KB)
• Archaeology (PDF, 21KB)
• Early Years and Childcare Provision (PDF, 208KB)
• Education Provision (PDF, 235KB)
• Fire and Rescue Provision (PDF, 45KB)
• Health Infrastructure (PDF, 30KB)
• Highways and Transport (PDF, 69KB)
• Libraries and Archive Infrastructure Provision (PDF, 41KB)
• Police Infrastructure Provision (PDF, 31KB)
• Supported Housing Provision (PDF, 26KB)
• Waste Infrastructure Facilities (PDF, 28KB)

Monitoring obligations

The CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) Regulations allow for the charging of monitoring fees. For deeds entered into after 1 January 2025, the county council charges a minimum of £519 for each trigger point in a planning obligation, payable upon completion of the Deed.

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Contact us 

For further information contact our Development Contributions Manager, Neil McManus, at neil.mcmanus@suffolk.gov.uk.