What is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and will I have to pay it?

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a planning charge, introduced by the Planning Act 2008. It came into force on 6 April 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010.

Development may be liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) if your local planning authority has chosen to set a charge in its area.

If Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are charging for CIL, the 'CIL Additional Information' form will be listed as a mandatory document and will need to be submitted alongside any relevant application.

View full details of CIL, and download the CIL forms¹.

To check if your LPA are charging CIL, please contact them directly to confirm.

Find your local planning authority ^{(https://www.planningportal.co.uk/find-your-local-planning-authority)}

If you want to learn more about Community Infrastructure Levy policy you can read detailed government guidance here.²

1. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/policy-and-legislation/CIL
2. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy