Do you have to pay Community infrastructure Levy?

How much does CIL cost and what does the CIL pay for? The Community Infrastructure Levy must be paid prior to the issuing of a building permit for each dwelling. It is compulsory under Section 24(5) of the Building Act 1993.

Who is liable for CIL?

Development may be liable for a charge under CIL if your local planning authority has chosen to set a charge in its area. New developments that create net additional ‘gross internal area’ of 100 square metres or more, or create new dwellings, are potentially liable for the levy.

What is the Community infrastructure Levy for?

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can set on new development in order to raise funds to help fund the infrastructure, facilities and services – such as schools or transport improvements – needed to support new homes and businesses.

What happens if you dont pay CIL?

When you fail to pay CIL a collecting authority may seek a court’s consent to seize and sell your assets to recover the money due. These assets may include any land you hold. The collecting authority must send you notice of its intention to do so beforehand.

Why was the Community Infrastructure Levy ( CIL ) created?

This research was commissioned in order to provide an evidence base that would inform a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

What can be exempt from Community Infrastructure Levy?

Some developments may be eligible for relief or exemption from the levy. This includes residential annexes and extensions, and houses and flats which are built by ‘self-builders’. There are strict criteria that must be met, and procedures that must be followed, to obtain the relief or exemption.

When was the CIL review by the government?

The government commissioned an independent review of the community infrastructure levy in November 2015 to assess the extent to which CIL does or can provide an effective mechanism for funding infrastructure, and to recommend changes that would improve its operation in support of the government’s wider housing and growth objectives.