Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a planning charge, introduced by the Planning Act 2008 as a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of their area. It came into force on 6 April 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010. Most new development which creates net additional floor space of 100 square metres or more, or creates a new dwelling, is potentially liable for the levy. More information on CIL can be found by visiting the Planning Portal.
CIL was adopted by Full Council on the 22nd November 2018, and the charges will be implemented across North Tyneside's charging areas from 14th January 2019. Please note that any planning applications which have not been granted before 14th January 2019 may be liable to pay the CIL. Read about North Tyneside's charging zones for CIL.
Please note that at the point of submission your planning application should be accompanied by Additional Information Requirements Form, if this form has not been submitted then your application will be deemed as invalid. All of the CIL forms required for your application can be found via the Planning Portal.
If the CIL process is not followed correctly the following surcharges/interest will be applied:
- Surcharge of £50 on each person liable to pay CIL for failure to assume liability (Regulation 80)
- Surcharge of £500 for each material interest where liability has to be apportioned (Regulation 81)
- Surcharge equal to 20% or £2,500 of the chargeable amount, whichever is the lower amount, for failure to submit a Notice of Chargeable Development (Regulation 82)
- Surcharge equal to 20% or £2,500 of the chargeable amount, whichever is the lower amount, for failure to submit a Commencement Notice (Regulation 83)
- Surcharge equal to 20% or £2,500 of the chargeable amount, whichever is the lower amount, for failure to notify of a disqualifying event (Regulation 84)
- Surcharge equal to 5% or £200, whichever is the greater amount, on the outstanding liability for late payment after the end of 30 days after the liability is due, further increasing after outstanding after six months and after 12 months under Regulation 85
- Surcharge equal to 20% or £1,000 of the relevant amount, whichever is the lower amount, for failure to comply with an Information Notice under Regulation 86
- Late payment interest at a rate of 2.5% on the relevant amount above Bank of England Base Rate due from the date payment was due under Regulation 87