Introduction

This information only applies to development in the former Taunton Deane district.

Charging of CIL in Taunton Deane commenced on new developments granted permission from 1st April 2014.
CIL is liable on planning applications inside areas on the charging zones map, that:

  • create new homes (including rural workers homes, holiday lets and student accommodation)
  • create annexes
  • extend existing homes by 100 square metres or more
  • create 100 square metres or more of new retail floorspace (within use classes A1-A5*)

How much is the levy?

CIL will be charged at the rates shown on the Charging Schedule and in accordance with the Charging Zones:

CIL Charging Schedule
CIL charging zones

Payment of CIL

CIL becomes payable on commencement of development, in accordance with our instalment policy below:

Instalment Policy
Payment in kind policy

CIL Indexation

CIL payments must be index linked from the year that CIL was introduced (2014) to the year that planning permission is granted. The index used up until December 2019 was the national All-in Tender Price Index published by the Build Cost Information Service (BCIS).

From January 2020 the RICS CIL Index is used to calculate CIL liability in accordance with Schedule 1 of the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended).

The RICS All-in Tender Price Index for 2014 (CIL implementation) was 235.

The RICS CIL Index for 2020 was 334.

The RICS CIL Index for 2021 was 333.

The RICS CIL Index for 2022 was 332.

The RICS CIL Index for 2023 is 355.

Further information on the CIL index linking calculation can be found in Schedule 1 of the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended).

This CIL Calculator can help you work out the approximate amount payable.

Contact

For more information please contact:
planningobligations@somerset.gov.uk

Last reviewed: May 17, 2023 by Sophie

Next review due: November 17, 2023

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