Community Infrastructure Levy

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a planning charge (or referred to by some as a tax on development), introduced by the Planning Act 2008 as a mechanism for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of their areas 

CIL came into force on 6 April 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 which have been subsequently amended on several occasions

Your proposed development may be liable for CIL if your local planning authority has adopted CIL in its area, however it is not mandatory for a local authority to charge CIL

In general, most new development which creates net additional floor space of 100 square metres or more, or creates a new dwelling, is potentially liable for CIL, although there are some situations whereby a development may be eligible for relief or exemption from CIL 

Our experience and why use our firm?

Our lawyers regularly advise on CIL and how to comply with the CIL regime, as well as claiming exemptions and reliefs

The CIL regime imposes strict requirements on developers in terms of when they must apply for exemptions and relief. It also requires certain mandatory forms to be completed at different stages for a development, therefore it is important to receive advice on CIL early in the development process

CIL is provided for under planning legislation and our specialist planning lawyers are qualified to provide you with advice on CIL. Our lawyers are also Legal Associate Members of the Royal Town Planning Institute and our Managing Director, Chad Sutton, sits on the Law Society’s Planning and Environmental Law Committee