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Community Infrastructure Levy
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Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a planning charge. The CIL was introduced by the Planning Act 2008 and acts as a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to use to help them to deliver infrastructure to support the development of their region. Self-builders can claim for exemption from the CIL.

Find out more about the Community Infrastructure Levy1.

How to claim

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) have produced guidance that details the procedure for claiming an exemption for a self-build home. Read the CIL exemption for self-build homes guidance2.

Claims for a self-build exemption (relating to a whole house) should be submitted on Form 7: Self Build Exemption Claim Form Part 13 and followed by further supporting information, when the development is finished, on Form 7: Self Build Exemption Claim Form Part 24. 

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    1. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy#relief-and-exemptions
    2. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy#what-is-the-procedure-for-claiming-a-self-build-exemption
    3. https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/1app/forms/form_7_self_build_part_1_exemption_claim.pdf
    4. https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/1app/forms/form_7_self_build_part_2_exemption_claim.pdf

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    Guidance here relates to the planning regime for England, the policy in Wales may differ. If in doubt contact your local planning authority. Please note, local authorities may charge a fee for pre-application advice.
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