Implementation of Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a levy that Local Authorities can adopt and apply to new developments in their area.
The money generated from CIL is used to support development by funding a wide variety of infrastructure including:
- transport schemes
- flood defences
- schools
- hospitals and other health and social care facilities
- parks and green spaces
- leisure centres
CIL is charged on eligible development and is calculated using the size and type of development that will be created.
- Adoption of the CIL Charging Schedule
- Calculation of CIL
- Making a planning application
- Exceptions and relief from CIL liability
Adoption of the CIL Charging Schedule
City of York Council agreed to adopt the CIL Charging Schedule at a Full Council meeting on 6 November 2025, which sets out the elements which will be covered by CIL and Section 106 Agreements.
CIL will be implemented on 1 February 2026. Any eligible development which is granted planning permission on or after this date will be liable to pay CIL.
CIL applies to all relevant applications determined from 1 February 2026, including those successful on appeal, and those where a resolution to grant has been made but a S106 agreement has yet to be finalised, even if they were submitted in advance of this time.
CIL may also apply to Lawful Development Certificates and Permitted Development, depending on certain circumstances.
Detailed guidance on CIL can be found on the Government CIL website.
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 square metre |
|---|---|
| Residential dwelling within the city of York | £75 |
| Residential dwelling within the City of York Local Plan strategic sites | £0 |
| Off-campus purpose-built student accommodation | £150 |
| On-campus purpose-built student accommodation | £0 |
City of York Local Plan strategic sites - adopted 27 February 2025: ST1, ST2, ST4, ST7, ST8, ST9, ST14, ST15, ST16, ST17, ST31, ST32, ST33 and ST36.
Making a planning application
When submitting a planning application, part of your submission must include the CIL Additional Information Form (Form 1). The details in this form will enable us to establish whether your development is liable for a charge, and if so to calculate it accurately from the floor space areas you provide. If you don’t need to pay CIL, we’ll let you know.
Following confirmation that CIL is to be implemented we are reviewing existing applications submitted to us which are yet to be determined and may contact you to ask for a CIL Additional Information Form (Form 1) to be provided to assist with a smooth transition to CIL.
Any Major applications submitted to us after 31 October 2025 where chargeable development is proposed will need to provide a completed CIL Additional Information Form (Form 1).
Exceptions and relief from CIL liability
The regulations provide for a number of types of development that are exempted from payment of CIL. In addition, there are some circumstances where you can claim relief from the payment of CIL.
You can check if you are eligible for relief or an exemption from CIL on the Planning Portal.
Even if you consider that your development, or part of it, is eligible for exemption or relief from CIL, you will need to submit the appropriate forms within the required timeframe. If you don't you will pay the full CIL amount plus a surcharge, even if your development qualifies for exemption.