The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a levy which allows local authorities to fund infrastructure by charging on new development in their area. Money raised will go towards the costs of infrastructure projects within Warwick district.
The levy was introduced by the government through the Planning Act 2008 and the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended).
We have completed the necessary consultation exercises and has undergone a successful CIL Inspection, which has now been formally adopted by the council with effect from 18th December 2017.
CIL takes the form of a tariff calculated on the basis of floor-space and is payable for certain types of development as outlined in our charging schedule; there are different rates for different zones. Full information is contained in the council's charging schedule (adopted 15 November 2017).
The CIL schedule is index-linked, with a new schedule produced at the start of each year. Please read our guidance note for further information, and the Charging Schedule 2024 for the revised levy rates.
Definition of infrastructure
The definition of ‘infrastructure’ for the purposes of CIL includes:
- Roads and other transport facilities
- Schools and other educational facilities
- Flood defences
- Medical facilities
- Open spaces
- Sports and recreational
The revenue from the levy must be used for supporting the development of an area by 'funding the provision, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure'.
CIL charges
The CIL charging rates are based on viability testing, and an identified need for infrastructure. The current version of the draft Charging Schedule was subject to two rounds of consultation.
The Independent Examiner has produced a report following the Examination process which took place on 24th July 2017. The report sets out his view that the CIL rates proposed by the council set an appropriate balance between helping to fund necessary new infrastructure and the potential impact of the proposed rates on the economic viability of development across its area. The documents presented to the Examiner and the Examiners are available at Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Examination.
The CIL Charging Schedule will come in to force on 18th December 2017.
Monitoring CIL
Monitoring of CIL is reported in quarterly developer contributions reports.
More on CIL
- CIL liability
- CIL payment - relief, exemptions, enforcement appeals and expenditure
- CIL application process - forms, guidance and policy
- Information for town and parish councils
- CIL and Section 106
- CIL surcharges
- CIL Regulation 62 Annual Report
- CIL Chargeable Areas
Contact us
For queries about our CIL, please email ciladmin@warwickdc.gov.uk