Planning and building

Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can set on new developments in their area. This charge makes sure certain types of new development contribute to the infrastructure needed to support growth and benefit the local community.

The CIL will be used in combination with Section 106 agreements (S106), which will continue to be used for site specific infrastructure. Unlike S106 funds which require a direct link between the contributing development and infrastructure project, CIL funds, along with funding from other sources, can be used to support infrastructure across the city of York.

Our CIL Charging Schedule that will take effect from 1 February 2026 is:

Development type CIL rate per m2
Residential dwellings within the city of York area £75
Residential dwellings within all of the City of York Local Plan strategic sites (as identified on the attached mapping) £0
Purpose Build Student Accommodation - Off campus £150
Purpose Build Student Accommodation - Off campus (as identified on the attached mapping) £0
All other development £0

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Strategic Planning Policy Team

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 552255