S111 habitats mitigation contributions

Refunds will not automatically be issued.  They can be requested in writing in any of the following circumstances:

1. Planning permission for the development was refused, and six months from the date of refusal has lapsed without a planning appeal having been made. In this scenario, the refund must be claimed within a total of nine months from the planning refusal date.
2. A planning appeal submitted in respect of the development has been dismissed. In this scenario, the refund must be claimed within six months of the appeal decision.
3. Planning permission for the development was approved but has not commenced and the planning permission has expired or is no longer capable of being implemented. In this scenario, the refund must be claimed within six months of the relevant date.
4. The planning application was withdrawn. In this scenario, the refund must be claimed within six months of the withdrawal date.

Please email us at cil@exeter.gov.uk or contact us online (select planning) to request a refund.

1. The total amount refunded will be the sum of the original European Sites Mitigation Contribution payment less a £75 administration fee.  
2. No interest accrued will be refunded
3. If a planning refusal is appealed and allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, no refund will be made