The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced by the government to try to ensure that when land is developed, it comes with the necessary infrastructure to support it such as schools, public transport and leisure facilities.
CIL is charged on almost all new buildings to ensure that development contributes towards the infrastructure needed to support growth in an area. Previously many smaller developments made no specific contribution towards infrastructure, even though, collectively, they could place significant demands on local facilities.
Development started under general consent is also liable to pay CIL. This includes permitted development rights granted under the General Permitted Development Order 2015.
Full Council agreed to adopt Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule on 13 November 2017, please visit Community Infrastructure Levy Inspectors Report [pdf / 270 KB] to see the full report and summary.
The implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy took place on 22 January 2018, meaning that any qualifying planning decision made on after this point will be subject to a CIL charge.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows us to raise funds from developers and individuals who are undertaking building projects to support growth in the West Lindsey area.
Section 106 agreements and planning conditions continue to be used but in a much reduced and restricted form.
Community Infrastructure Levy Zones Map
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