Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a fee that local authorities in England and Wales charge developers when they build new homes or commercial developments. The purpose of CIL is to raise funds to support essential infrastructure, such as roads, schools, parks, and public services, to accommodate growth. Developers pay CIL based on the size or scale of the development, and the money collected is used to improve local communities. It’s a way to ensure that development contributes financially to the infrastructure needed to support it.