Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can impose on new developments to help fund infrastructure that supports the development of the area. We provide a complete planning service via Plans for Planning or we can supply the plans for you to do your own planning application.

Key Points

What Is It?

Essentially it’s another tax but it’s a tax that local authorities can set themselves so some are greedier than others. You should expect that it won’t apply for a domestic extension but that hasn’t stopped some council’s imposing it when they shouldn’t. If you plan a 6m deep six bay two storey garage then you may be over 100m² in area so should do a search on your local authority website to see what they are likely to charge: • A planning charge introduced by the Planning Act 2008. • Enables local authorities to raise funds from developers undertaking new building projects. • Funds infrastructure such as roads, schools, parks, health facilities, and community centres.

Who Pays It?

• Developers of new residential or commercial projects that meet certain size or use criteria. • The amount is typically calculated per square metre of new floor space.

When Is It Charged?

• Usually applies to developments that: o Create 100 square metres or more of new floor space, or o Involve the creation of a new dwelling (even if below 100 m²).

How Is It Calculated?

• Each local authority sets its own CIL rates in a CIL Charging Schedule, based on: o Type of development (e.g., residential, retail, commercial). o Location within the authority (some areas may have different rates). • Rates are index-linked and updated annually to reflect inflation.

Exemptions and Reliefs:

Some types of development may be exempt or eligible for relief, including: • Self-build homes • Affordable housing • Charitable developments • Extensions or annexes to homes (under certain conditions)

Use of CIL Funds:

• Must be used to support the development of the area through infrastructure. • A portion (called the Neighbourhood Portion, usually 15-25%) goes directly to local communities to spend on local priorities.

Community

Infrastructure Levy

Key Points

What Is It?

Who Pays It?

• Developers of new residential or commercial projects that meet certain size or use criteria. • The amount is typically calculated per square metre of new floor space.

When Is It Charged?

• Usually applies to developments that: o Create 100 square metres or more of new floor space, or o Involve the creation of a new dwelling (even if below 100 m²).

How Is It Calculated?

Exemptions and Reliefs:

Use of CIL Funds:

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