CIL is charged in pounds per square metre (£ / m²) on the net additional increase in floorspace. You can work out how much you will have to pay using the following CIL rates set out in our charging schedules.
For applications approved between and including 1 January and 31 December 2024 CIL charging schedule 2024.
View more information on how CIL is calculated.
CIL instalments policy
Full payment of the levy charge is due within 60 days of the commencement of the chargeable development.
However, we may establish an instalments policy for payments as per the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended), Regulation 69B.
We have applied the following instalment policy, shown in the table below, in line with Regulation 69B, in respect of developments upon which CIL is liable. These instalment periods and values are not negotiable.
Should development be commenced without notification to the council, failure to assume liability, and / or prior to approval of the development, then the CIL will fall due in full immediately from the deemed commencement date as described in Regulation 7, and in accordance with Regulation 71. The option for instalments is revoked.
We will send a CIL Demand Notice stating the amounts due and the due dates when the CIL payment is triggered. You can either wait to be invoiced, pay over the phone by calling 01257 515151 or use our online payments system to make your payment. Your CIL Demand Notice will detail your due dates – you do not require an invoice to make payment. It is your responsibility to ensure the payments are made in time.
When paying, please ensure you use the Invoice Reference number, or alternatively, the Planning Permission reference if no invoice has been received / issued for your CIL liability.
As per Regulation 72, CIL payments are deemed to have been received by the council on the day in which it receives the cleared funds. Therefore, if you are paying by cheque, you must ensure that it is submitted to the council at least 10 working days prior to the date payment is due.
| Total CIL liability | Number of instalments | Amount payable and payment period |
|---|---|---|
|
Less that £10,000 |
1 |
100% payable within 60 days of commencement notice |
|
Between £10,000 and £20,000 |
2 |
1st instalment - 50% within 60 days of commencement 2nd instalment - 50% within 120 days of commencement |
|
Between £20,000 and £40,000 |
3 |
1st instalment - 34% within 60 days of commencement 2nd instalment - 33% within 120 days of commencement 3rd instalment - 33% within 180 days of commencement |
|
More than £40,000 |
4 |
1st instalment - 25% within 60 days of commencement 2nd instalment - 25% within 120 days of commencement 3rd instalment - 25% within 180 days of commencement 4th instalment - 25% within 240 days of commencement |
View more information on our CIL instalments policy.
View more information on our CIL land and infrastructure payment policy.