Revised CIL charging rates consultation - November 2020
Background
Babergh and Mid Suffolk are CIL Charging Authorities. This was formally agreed in January 2016 when the CIL Charging Scheme was adopted by both Councils. The CIL charging rates were agreed following viability testing and a public examination, held by an Inspector. Charging started on 11 April 2016.
It was made clear at that time that the CIL charging rates were likely to remain unaltered for a three year period (expiring 11 April 2019).
Given the position reached, with the Councils' emerging Joint Local Plan (JLP) (Regulation 19 Consultation), it was appropriate to formally review the CIL charging rates for both Councils, in order to address rising infrastructure costs.
Both Councils agreed on the 10th November 2020 (Babergh) and 11th November 2020 (Mid Suffolk) to carry out a 6 week consultation period on new CIL charging rates. The consultation started on Thursday 12 November 2020 and ended on Thursday 24 December 2020 at 12pm.
**Please note that this consultation has now ended and these documents remain on our website for reference only**
Consultation
Notice of Public Consultation - Babergh and Mid Suffolk Proposed Revised Community Infrastructure Levy, Charging Rates under the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended)
Notice is hereby given that Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are carrying out a consultation in relation to proposed revised CIL charging rates. The consultation is being carried out under the CIL Regulations (2010). The consultation period is for a period of 6 weeks, commencing 12 November 2020 and ending 24 December 2020 at 12pm.
What are the proposed revised CIL charging rates?
CIL was brought in by the government. It allows local authorities the chance to charge a levy on all eligible chargeable development. This is to provide infrastructure to support new development taking place within Council administrative areas.
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils became CIL charging authorities and implemented their CIL Charging Scheme on 11 April 2016. At that time, both Councils agreed they would not be revising their CIL charging rates until at least 11 April 2019 (a three year time period). This period expired on the 11 April 2019.
In order to meet infrastructure needs and address rising infrastructure costs, both Councils have proposed revised charges. As required by the CIL Regulations, both Councils are holding a public consultation on these proposed revised charges.
Any person, group or organisation may comment - including residents, businesses, voluntary organisations and others.
Viewing the consultation
The revised CIL charging rates and associated documents can be seen below (under The proposed revisions to the charging rates).
FAQs - CIL Charging Schedule Consultation 2020
How to comment
Comments must be made in writing by 12pm on Thursday 24 December 2020.
Comments can be made electronically, by email - send your views to Infrastructure@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can send your comments by post to:
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Endeavour House Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX All information collected and processed by the District Councils is by virtue of our requirement under the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended) . All comments received will be made publicly available and may be identifiable by name / organisation. All other personal information provided will be protected in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we do this and your rights with regards to your personal information, and how to access it, please visit our website or call Customer Services on 0300 123 4000 and ask to speak to the Information Governance Officer.The Proposed revisions to the charging rates
Appendix A - BDC Proposed Revised CIL Charging Schedule
Appendix B - BDC Proposed Revised CIL Charging Schedule
Appendix C - BDC Existing Instalments Policy January 2016
Appendix D - MSDC Existing Instalments Policy January 2016
Appendix E - BDC CIL Position Statement from 1 September 2019
Appendix F - MSDC CIL Position Statement from 1 September 2019
Appendix G - BMSDC Draft - Plan Viability & CIL Review Study October 2020
Appendix H - EQIA Initial Screening - Proposed CIL Charges BMSDC November 2020
Appendix I - BDC CIL Charging Schedule 11 April 2016
Appendix J - MSDC CIL Charging Schedule 11 April 2016
Appendix K - BDC Infrastructure Funding Statement
Appendix L - MSDC Infrastructure Funding Statement
Appendix M - CIL Charging comparison October 2020
Appendix N - BDC Proposed Instalments Policy November 2020
Appendix O - MSDC Proposed Instalments Policy November 2020
Final Council Report BDC and MSDC - Proposed Revised CIL Charging Rates November 2020