Funding community infrastructure projects

In the past five years we have awarded more than £2.3million of Section 106 funds for community infrastructure projects across the District.

What are Section 106 funds?

Section 106 funding is paid by developers for community infrastructure projects that are needed because of new development.

What sort of projects have been funded?

We allocated funds to community facilities, open spaces, sports and recreation facilities. The money is specifically for the provision,  extension, adaptation or enhancement of the facilities. The amount of funding available differs from area to area and can only be used on capital projects.

Some examples

Rusper Sports Club were awarded funding towards improvements to their tennis and basketball courts.

Various improvements have been made at King George V recreation ground in Rudgwick. An improved footpath has been provided at the tennis courts, the Youth Club was refurbished, and the skate park was replaced.

Section 106 funds were used to provide a new vehicular access and footpath to the play area at Broadbridge Heath’s Village Centre Recreation Ground (see image to the right).

Holbrook Tythe Barn used Section 106 funding to purchase indoor sports equipment and games tables which are now available free of charge to all users of the halls.

1st Broadbridge Heath Scout Group was awarded Section 106 funds to replace the unsafe flooring at Broadbridge Heath Scout Hut.

Pulborough Parish Council was awarded funding for new practice nets for Pulborough Cricket Club (main image).

Are you a community group with a suitable project?

If you are a member of a community group or sports group and think you may have a suitable project, please contact our Developer Contributions Technician who will be able to give you more information on your project's suitability, available funds and the application process.  Please send an email to planning@horsham.gov.uk with some details about your organisation and the project you would like funding for.