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Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) came into force in April 2010. It allows local authorities in England and Wales to raise funds from developers undertaking new building projects in their area. The money can be used to fund a wide range of infrastructure that is needed as a result of development. This includes new or safer road schemes, flood defences, schools, hospitals and other health and social care facilities, park improvements, green spaces and leisure centres.

CIL rates will be set in consultation with local communities and developers and will provide developers with much more certainty ‘up front’ about how much money they will be expected to contribute. Guidance is available on the process of preparing and adopting a community infrastructure levy.

We will keep this page up to date with our progress in developing a CIL.

Current Position

Cornwall Council is proposing to introduce a community infrastructure levy for Cornwall, and has prepared the evidence base for this. This comprises of two main strands:

• The need for infrastructure funding – the Infrastructure Needs Assessment Schedules will identify what infrastructure is required to meet the levels of growth proposed by the Cornwall Local Plan. These schedules will identify what infrastructure is required, when it is needed, who is responsible for its delivery, how much it will cost and how much money needs to be raised to deliver the infrastructure.
• The economic viability of development in Cornwall – to set a CIL charge that will not put at risk development coming forward, a strategic viability assessment was carried out to understand the viability in different parts of Cornwall and of different types of development, including housing, retail, industrial and leisure. This work was undertaken by consultants in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Council, land owners, developers and agents, with the aim of reaching a joint understanding about viability.

Current Timetable

The following timetable gives an indication of the timetable for the adoption of a CIL for Cornwall:

• Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule consultation – March/April 2013
• Draft Charging Schedule – Mid 2013
• Examination and Adoption – to follow the Core Strategy Examination and Adoption (End 2013)

For further information please see our frequently asked questions or contact Corine Dyke at corine.dyke@cornwall.gov.uk or Sarah Thorneycroft at sarah.thorneycroft@cornwall.gov.uk  

Last updated 12/21/2012