Comment

Draft CIL Consultation Information Booklet

Representation ID: 30931

Received: 09/11/2022

Respondent: Essex County Council

Representation Summary:

Section 8 - How the CIL will be collected

ECC seeks clarity over the evidence used to justify the proposal to introduce an instalment policy for the collection of CIL. As proposed this approach would result in Brentwood as the Charging Authority not receiving considerable financial contributions until two to three years after commencement of development, which means the Council will need to consider how essential infrastructure is provided if funding is not provided on commencement.

Full text:

Section 8 - How the CIL will be collected

ECC seeks clarity over the evidence used to justify the proposal to introduce an instalment policy for the collection of CIL. As proposed this approach would result in Brentwood as the Charging Authority not receiving considerable financial contributions until two to three years after commencement of development, which means the Council will need to consider how essential infrastructure is provided if funding is not provided on commencement.