Community Infrastructure Levy Monitoring Report

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) & Section 106 (S106) Contributions

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities impose on new developments to ensure local infrastructure and services can support growing communities and promote sustainable development.

The CIL Charging Schedule outlines the cost per square meter for applicable developments, payable upon commencement of both Permitted Development and developments requiring Planning Permission. A portion of this charge is allocated to Parish/Town Councils, with:

• 15% of the CIL charge going to the local Parish/Town Council.
• 25% allocated if the Parish/Town has an adopted Neighbourhood Plan.

Funds received through CIL must be used by Parish/Town Councils to mitigate the impacts of development in their area. They are also required to report annually on CIL income and expenditure. The remaining funds are managed by the Borough Council for broader infrastructure projects.

Section 106 (S106) Agreements

Section 106 (S106) Agreements are legally binding agreements between Local Authorities and developers, tied to planning permissions. Also known as planning obligations, these agreements ensure that developments contribute to addressing their impact on the local area.

S106 contributions are typically used when a development’s impact cannot be mitigated through standard planning conditions. Funds received via S106 agreements are subject to specific spending restrictions and timeframes, ensuring they are used appropriately to benefit the local community.