Calculation of CIL
CIL is a non-negotiable charge on certain types of development.
The council will calculate the amount of CIL payable ("chargeable amount") in respect of a chargeable development in accordance with regulation 40 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010, (as amended).
CIL is charged for the following developments in accordance with the rates per square meter set out in the council's adopted CIL Charging Schedule.
| 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 |
| Sheltered, Retirement and Extra Care Accomodation | £0 |
| Purpose Build Student Accommodation - Off campus | £150 |
| Purpose Build Student Accommodation - On campus (as identified on the attached mapping) | £0 |
| All other development | £0 |
The following Instalments Policy was approved on 16 December 2025 for use from 1 February 2026:
| Overall CIL liability | Payment instalments |
|---|---|
| Less than £20,000 | Payment in full within 60 days |
| £20,000 to £99,999 | 50% paid within 90 days Further 50% paid within 180 days |
| £100,000 to £499,999 | 25% at 90 days 25% at 180 days 50% at 360 days |
| £500,000 or more | 25% at 90 days 25% at 240 days 50% at 480 days |
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