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CIL Watch: who's charging what?
Want to know whether your local authority has published Community Infrastructure Levy proposals? Our live table includes the latest details of councils' levy plans, including a breakdown of charges by development type.
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CIL & Finance News
CIL Watch: New draft regulations allow councils to defer levy payments
New regulations were laid before parliament this week which will pave the way for deferral of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments where firms are experiencing financial difficulties connected with the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Councils can defer CIL payments from smaller developers for up to six months, say new regulations
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Neighbourhood Watch: Government eases rules for councils' neighbourhood planning grants in light of Covid-19
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MPs consider probe into Jenrick’s ‘biased’ decision as part of parliamentary inquiry
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The implications of relaxing developers’ infrastructure funding duties in response to Covid-19
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Homes England announces £309m of loans to help deliver 12,000 new London homes
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671-home Doncaster scheme given green light despite being found 'unviable'
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CIL Watch: Examiner approves London legacy corporation's higher levy charges
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Government urges councils to take 'pragmatic and proportionate' approach to section 106 obligations
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Government to legislate on CIL 'easements' for smaller developers in wake of pandemic
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The pros and cons of relaxing section 106 obligations in the wake of the lockdown
Latest CIL Updates
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East Devon Council - Revised CIL examination report published
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Harrogate Council - CIL examination report published
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London Legacy Development Corporation - Revised CIL examination report published
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Runnymede Council - CIL draft charging schedule published
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Camden Council - Revised CIL draft charging schedule submitted for examination
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Canterbury Council - CIL charging schedule adopted
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Brighton and Hove Council - CIL examination report published
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Lambeth Council - Revised CIL draft charging schedule published
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Stevenage Council - CIL charging schedule adopted
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Arun Council - CIL charging schedule adopted
- Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Assistant Director: Chief Planner Wirral Council Brighton Street, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 8ED
- Planner (Development Management) Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Neath Port Talbot (Castell-nedd Port Talbot)
- Principal Planning Officer Leicestershire County Council Leicestershire
- Principal Planning Officer Teignbridge District Council Newton Abbot, Devon
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Community Infrastructure Levy maps
More than 200 local authorities in England and Wales have published Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) plans for consultation. Use the interactive maps below to view councils' progress in implementing CIL and the rates they are proposing to charge.
CIL Policy & Legislation Documents
First Homes consultation
This consultation seeks views on First Homes for local people, considering both the design of this policy and options for its implementation.
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The Incidence, Value and Delivery of Planning Obligations and CIL in England in 2016-17
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Supporting housing delivery through developer contributions
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The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2018 - Draft
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The value, impact and delivery of the Community Infrastructure Levy: Report of Study
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Community infrastructure levy review: questionnaire
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The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2014 - Draft
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The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2014 - Draft
CIL Policy Resources
- Policy & Legislation Tracker
The latest town planning policy & legislation news & updates including current government consultations and legislation in progress delivered by email
CIL In Depth
CIL Watch: Sharp year-on-year fall in number of levies examined
The number of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedules being approved at examination has fallen dramatically in the last four years, according to analysis by Planning.
CIL Watch: Tower Hamlets approves levy hike of up to 130 per cent
An east London borough has adopted a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule that hikes rates on development by up to 130 per cent.
CIL Watch: Rushcliffe introduces CIL charges of up to £100/sq m
A Nottinghamshire council has adopted a multi-tiered Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule for housing and retail developments.
CIL Watch: Brent tops table for CIL revenue raised in 2017/18
Charging authorities raised close to half a billion pounds from the Community Infrastructure Levy in the 2017/18 financial year, according to government data, with the London Borough of Brent pulling in the highest amount of any council at £28.9 million.
