Our community contributions

Every time we build in a new location, we commit to funding and supporting local infrastructure, so that you can get the most out of your new community.

What are Section 106 agreements?

Section 106 (s106) agreements are a set of agreements between a housing developer such as Persimmon, and a local planning authority. They ensure certain conditions are met to mitigate the impact of a development on the area.

Included alongside these agreements is a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is a contribution so that local authorities can deliver the infrastructure needed to support a new development.

In 2023, our total contributions were £61.7 million*

Here's a look at what that includes...

Young boy running to school on a Persimmon homes development

£12.9 million towards education

In total we funded 504 school places in 2023, through contributing to the expansion of existing schools as well as creating new educational facilities.

Smiling couple pushing pram on a Persimmon development

£6.6 million towards public transport and active travel

It's important that you feel well-connected in your new home, with access to more sustainable public transport options.

Man and woman playing tennis on a clay court

£3 million towards leisure and sports

This includes brand new sports centres and facilities on a number of our developments, as well as improving existing local facilities.

Row of semi-detached Persimmon homes on a street with blue sky

£1 million towards highways and road infrastructure

We make improvements and additions to roads so you and those already living in your local area can get around with ease.

Smiling young boy playing on a swing on a Persimmon development

£715,041 towards community and youth facilities

So that people of all ages feel welcome and supported in our local areas.

Smiling couple sitting on a sofa with their young son

£566,829 towards healthcare

Boosting local facilities so that you and your family can get the service you need.

Woman working on her allotment on a Persimmon development

£433,740 towards public open space

Creating areas of greenery to support health and wellbeing and enhance your surroundings.

Find out more about how we approach sustainability as a business.

...along with many other significant contributions, such as housing transferred to housing association partners, environmental schemes, public art and other types of infrastructure.

*Figure reflects combined Section 106 planning obligations and CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) for 2023.

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Supporting your communities

At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives.