3. The CIL process and forms to submit
You can either email us at cil@exeter.gov.uk or use our contact us online form (select 'planning') to send additional CIL forms which have not been submitted with your original planning application.
We have created a CIL Process Flowchart to help you go through the CIL process and submit the right forms at the right time.
Please note the following:
- It is important that you follow this process. If you don't then surcharges may apply.
- All exemptions must be applied for prior to commencement.
- Continuous lawful use evidence must be submitted within 28 days of the date on the liability notice.
- Reliefs and exemptions are not automatically available; they must be applied for before the start of development.
CIL process guides
We have produced some step-by-step guides to the process depending on your situation. The guides also tell you which forms you need to submit and when.
The forms you may need are available on the Community Infrastructure Levy section of the Planning Portal.
CIL Process Flowchart – Standard applications
Download our CIL Process Flowchart for standard applications.
Only applications that create floorspace need to go through this process. Note that large developments might require additional information like phasing plans etc. It is important that you follow this process, as otherwise surcharges may apply.
CIL Process Flowchart – Charitable or social housing relief
Download our CIL Process Flowchart for charitable or social housing relief.
We cannot accept relief claims once the development has commenced. Note that the CIL regulations allow for an exception to this rule for Section 73 permissions (variation of conditions) where you already have received relief on the original permission.
CIL Process Flowchart – Self-build residential extension exemption
Download our CIL Process Flowchart for self-build residential extension exemption.
We cannot accept relief claims once the development has commenced. Note that the CIL regulations allow for an exception to this rule for Section 73 permissions (variation of conditions) where you already have received relief on the original permission.
CIL Process Flowchart – Self-build residential annex exemption
Download our CIL Process Flowchart for self-build residential annex exemption.
We cannot accept relief claims once the development has commenced. Note that the CIL regulations allow for an exception to this rule for Section 73 permissions (variation of conditions) where you already have received relief on the original permission.
CIL Process Flowchart – Self-build relief
Download our CIL Process Flowchart for self-build relief.
We cannot accept relief claims once the development has commenced. Note that the CIL regulations allow for an exception to this rule for Section 73 permissions (variation of conditions) where you already have received relief on the original permission.
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