Do I have to pay Community infrastructure Levy?
By law, CIL must be paid before a building permit can be issued, under Section 24(5) of the Building Act 1993 . The building surveyor cannot issue a building permit until the CIL has been paid. Most builders will ask you for a copy of the CIL payment receipt.
How much is community infrastructure levy?
“The average CIL charge in England is currently £95 per square metre, so the CIL liability on the average self build home measuring 247 square metres is an eye-watering £23,465!” says Michael Holmes.
What is CIL rate?
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.
Who pays CIL levy?
Landowners
Who is liable to pay the levy? Landowners are ultimately liable for the levy, but anyone involved in a development may take on the liability to pay. In order to benefit from payment windows and instalments, someone must assume liability before the development has commenced (see regulation 70).
Who pays CIL charge?
The responsibility to pay CIL sits with the ownership of the land on which the liable development is located. However, others parties involved in the development, such as developers, may wish to pay a proportion of the CIL.
Who pays the community infrastructure Levy?
Who is liable to pay the levy? Landowners are ultimately liable for the levy, but anyone involved in a development may take on the liability to pay. In order to benefit from payment windows and instalments, someone must assume liability before the development has commenced (see regulation 70).
How is community infrastructure levy calculated?
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is calculated per square metre. The calculation involves multiplying the CIL charging rate by the net chargeable floor area (based on Gross Internal Area), and factoring in an index figure to allow for changes in building costs over time.
Do developers pay CIL?
