Developer Contributions

Parish and Town guidance for CIL

What is CIL

CIL stands for Community Infrastructure Levy, it is a charge that local authorities can impose on new developments in their area. It came into effect on 18 May 2015. The money generated through the levy will contribute towards the funding of infrastructure to support growth.

CIL is applied as a charge on each square metre of new development and will be payable by most developers in Wiltshire. The responsibility to pay the levy rests with the ownership of land on which the liable development will be situated. Although liability rests with the landowner, the regulations recognise that others involved in a development may wish to pay. To allow this, anyone can come forward and assume liability for the development.

CIL monies each parish or town council receives from new development within their areas

If your area has a neighbourhood plan you will receive 25% of the CIL amount.

If your areas has no Neighbourhood Plan you will receive 15% of the CIL amount.

When you will receive monies from development that is CIL liable

The portion of money paid to parish or town councils will be paid monthly via an AP upload and should reach designated accounts by the end of each month for the month prior to payment.

Reporting on CIL income and expenditure

The CIL regulations do not prescribe the way that town and parish councils should report on the CIL neighbourhood proportion it receives. However, we advise that details should be provided in their annual financial reports, and that this is made available on their websites.

Please see our guidance letter, and CIL Expenditure template for completion:

We have also created a presentation, explaining CIL, that can be used in town and parish council meetings: Presentation on CIL for parish and town councils (gi.ui.mediatype.powerpoint, 1 MB)(opens new window)