The policy section provides access to the chief planning legislation produced by the Government as well as other planning related documents and reports. Legislation Planning Policy is supported by legislation, this mainly takes the form of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments. Policy and guidance Details of English planning documents including Planning Policy, Good Practice Guides and circulars Community Infrastructure Levy 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. Section 106 Planning Obligations Developers should discuss planning obligations with either a planning or viability consultant or the relevant local authority as early as possible in the planning process.