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CIL Index

 

This CIL index brings together our Community Infrastructure Levy guides from the application stage through commencement and payment, with separate help on liability, calculations, reliefs, exemptions, appeals and enforcement.

 

CIL index illustrated by Community Infrastructure Levy information on a new development site

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CIL can be unforgiving, especially where an exemption, form or commencement notice has been missed. Planning Geek can review the paperwork, explain the liability and help you work out the best route forward.

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CIL Index: the basics

 

 

Submitting and managing CIL

 

 

Exemptions and reliefs

 

 

Appeals, enforcement and special CIL regimes

 

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

CIL essentials

Reliefs, enforcement & appeals

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CIL Index Page Updated: 30th August 2026