Comment

Draft CIL Consultation Information Booklet

Representation ID: 30925

Received: 09/11/2022

Respondent: Essex County Council

Representation Summary:

Section 5 - What development will be liable to pay the levy? and Section 6. CIL exemptions and discretionary relief

It is noted that Table 12.9a (Non-Residential Uses – Greenfield) of the Viability Assessment Update (August 2022) indicates that “small” industrial units would not be viable with any CIL charge. It is therefore recommended that there is an exemption for small units (under 500sqm) in order to support start-ups and high-potential SME’s.

Full text:

Section 5 - What development will be liable to pay the levy? and Section 6. CIL exemptions and discretionary relief

It is noted that Table 12.9a (Non-Residential Uses – Greenfield) of the Viability Assessment Update (August 2022) indicates that “small” industrial units would not be viable with any CIL charge. It is therefore recommended that there is an exemption for small units (under 500sqm) in order to support start-ups and high-potential SME’s.