The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge on most types of new developments that propose:
- Development over 100 square metres net additional floorspace (gross internal area)
- One or more new dwelling of any floorspace.
Funds raised from CIL can help to pay for local infrastructure projects that are needed to support new developments, such as schools, health services, leisure, open spaces and transport improvements.
The Council adopted the CIL Charging Schedule on 27 September 2023 at Ordinary Council, with an effective date of 15 January 2024.
This means that the Council is now a CIL Charging Authority and any CIL liable development proposals that are granted planning permission will be liable to pay the levy.
View the Charging Schedule Adoption Statement (PDF).
View the Charging Schedule and Instalment Policy here.
If submitting a retrospective planning application, full CIL charges may apply.
A detailed description of each stage of the CIL process and forms required.
A detailed description of each stage of the CIL process concerning Prior Approval / Permitted Development.
Guidance on how CIL is calculated.
How and when you can appeal a CIL charge.
How to apply and who is eligible.
Details of surcharges, and when we would apply them.
Information regarding the uses of developer contributions.
Guidance for Parish Councils and neighbourhoods on Neighbourhood CIL.
Find information on the Examination of the Draft CIL Charging Schedule, including the Examiners Report.