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Tag Archives: Community Infrastructure Levy
Harrogate Planning Consultations
Harrogate Borough Council are consulting until the 21st of June 2013 on five new planning policy documents: Sites and Polices Development Plan Documents (DPD): Publication Draft Community Infrastrucure Levy Charging Schedule Homes for Local People Supplementary Planning Document Heritage Management Supplementary Planning Document Green Infrastructure Guide For expert help to make sure your voice is heard in relation to any of these important consultations call Michael on 01282 872570 or email. To view any of these documents click here. ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications • Appeals • Sustainable Development • Urban Design • Masterplanning • Heritage … Continue reading
Bolton Draft Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule
Bolton Council has published the charging rates it expects to introduce using the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Bolton’s Draft Charging Schedule proposes the following CIL rates: Residential dwellings and student accommodation £45 Retail warehouses £45 Supermarkets £135 All other chargeable development £50 (all rates are per square metre). The Draft Charging Schedule is available here. If Bolton’s CIL affects your land and property development get expert help so you can respond before the 24th of June deadline. Call us on 01282 872570 or email. ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications • Appeals • Sustainable Development • Urban Design • Masterplanning • Heritage Statements … Continue reading
Trafford Consults on Community Infrastructure Levy
Trafford Council has published the charging rates it expects to introduce using the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Trafford’s Draft Charging Schedule proposes the following CIL rates: Private market houses Cold market sub-area £20 Moderate market sub-area £40 Hot market sub-area £80 (or £65 for apartments in this sub-area) Retail warehouses £75 Supermarkets £225 All other chargeable development £10 (all rates are per square metre). The Draft Charging Schedule is available here, including a map showing the market sub-areas. If Trafford’s CIL will affect your land and property development get expert help so you can respond before the 24th of June deadline. Call us on 01282 872570 or email. ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire … Continue reading
Community Infrastructure Levy to Exempt “Grand Designs”
Proposed changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) could see self build homes, “grand designs”, built by individuals, families or groups of individuals for their own use and for owner-occupation, exempt from the CIL Levy. This is the headline grabbing proposal in a consultation launched by Planning Minister Nick Boles who said: “For too long, self-build homes have been seen as an option for only a privileged few and we are determined to change that with proposals that have the potential to save self-builders thousands of pounds. “Our proposals would ensure that self-build homes are exempt from this levy and will make an enormous difference to people looking to realise their dream of buying a plot of land and getting a … Continue reading
Neighbourhood Plan For Increased CIL
Communities that choose to accept new housing will benefit directly from new generous cash incentives. In neighbourhoods where a neighbourhood plan is prepared, and supported by local people in a referendum, will be able to keep 25% of the revenues arising from the development that they choose to accept. This cash boost will be paid directly to parish and town councils. Neighbourhoods without a neighbourhood plan where the levy is charged will receive a capped 15% share of the levy revenue arising from development in their area. Communities without a parish or town council will still benefit from this incentive, with the local planning authority retaining it and spending it in accordance with the wishes of the community. The government has … Continue reading
Bolton Consults on Sites and Community Infrastructure Levy
Bolton Council in Greater Manchester is consulting on the latest version of the town’s Site Allocations Plan, and the Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. Bolton previously consulted on Site Allocations at the turn of the year, but the new Draft Plan that contains a Proposals Map, showing which sites might be suitable for development in the years up to 2026, including locations for new houses and new employment, includes a number of proposed changes. If you own land or property in Bolton, or have an interest in protecting open land these changes could affect you. To find out if they do and to get expert help from RTPI town planners email or call: 01282 872570 The consultation closes on … Continue reading
Trafford Consults on CIL
Looking at new development in Trafford? Then this could affect you. Trafford Council are consulting on their draft Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule. When adopted, this charging schedule will set a financial levy on developments to provide for essential infrastructure to support planned growth. The proposed levies are as follows: Trafford are also proposing that the Levy will vary across the Borough to reflect different housing market areas. So if you are looking to develop land or property in Trafford and think the Council’s proposed charges may affect the viability of your development call us now so we can help you respond on 01282 872570 To find out more about the Community Infrastructure Levy Kirkwells’ short guide. ©Kirkwells Town … Continue reading
Localism Act: Power Shift from Whitehall to Communities
The Localism Bill has become law. The Localism Act will trigger the biggest transfer of power in a generation, releasing councils and communities from the grip of central government. The Localism Act puts a number of new rights and powers at the disposal of local councils and people to take charge of their future. Some of the key changes for local councils include: Clarifying the rules on predetermination in order to free up councillors to express their opinions on issues of local importance without the fear of legal challenge Introducing new planning enforcement rules, giving councils the ability to take action against people who deliberately conceal unauthorised development Increasing powers for councils to remove illegal advertisements and graffiti and prevent … Continue reading
Community Infrastructure Levy
Here we discuss the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). If you are a developer, land or property owner CIL is a new cost that could affect you. Read on to find out how CIL may impact on you and what you can do… The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new planning charge, introduced by the Planning Act 2008. It came into force on 6th April 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Regulations 2010. Development may be liable for a charge under the CIL if your local planning authority has chosen to set a charge in its area. Who can charge the levy? The charging Authorities are district and metropolitan councils, London borough councils, unitary authorities, national park authorities, The Broads Authority and … Continue reading