Get to grips with CIL

Self-builders are exempt from the Community Infrastructure Levy, as long as they comply with the rules — to the letter

WHAT IS CIL? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge levied by around two-thirds of local authorities in England and Wales on all new development in their area, including new homes, with the aim of supporting local infrastructure. The CIL liability on the average sized self-build measuring 247m2 could be an eye-watering £23,465 but fortunately self-builders are exempt from CIL, as long as they comply with the rules. There is no appeals process for failing to comply with the regulations and many self-builders have had to pay charges. To find out if your local authority charges CIL or is planning to, visit the planning pages on its website or phone to ask for details of its CIL schedule/draft schedule. SUBMIT PAPERWORK ON TIME A self-build exemption can be rescinded…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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