Comment

Representation ID: 1739

Received: 30/01/2015

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

Despite the narrow Regulatory requirements of the Examination, our clients urge SBC to make clear at the earliest opportunity the supporting documentation needed to operate CIL and to make it available for consultation. Practically, this needs to be done prior to the Examination so that participants and stakeholders are able to comment on the effective operation of CIL. Whilst this supporting information is not tested at Examination, this information is critical to allow for the successful implementation of CIL and to demonstrate that the CIL has been prepared positively and supports sustainable development.
The documentation should include:
*Guidance on how to calculate the relevant 'chargeable development'/level of CIL;
*Guidance on liability to pay CIL/Appeals process;
*Policy for payments by instalments;
*Approach to payments in kind;
*Guidance on relief from CIL and a policy on exceptional circumstances for relief from CIL.