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Do I Qualify for CIL Exemption?
I have questions about the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
We weren't advised about CIL payments until a year and two months after construction had started. Later on, we were told we weren't liable, after we'd submitted the forms in November 2018.
We have now been told that we are in fact liable, and due to pay £13,000.
Does the council have any duty of care re a self build?
Does an Architect/Agent have any duty of care to their client's CIL?
I have read that in some councils the CIL forms have to be submitted within six months of the self build (in our case an extension to our home) having been completed. Is this the case in all areas?
Our project is not quite completed yet, with few electrics and plumbing bits still due to be completed before certificates can be issued.
Hope someone can give advice.
Thank you
Jane
One Answer
Hi Jane,
Self builds are exempted from paying CIL. The same is true of some extension projects, although this will depend on the council’s decision on a case-by-case basis.
However, it’s crucial that the procedure is followed correctly – and recent court judgements suggest that it’s very much the self builder’s responsibility to ensure this happens. Here’s our guide to applying for the self build CIL exemption.
I’m afraid that as you’ve already started works, it’s unlikely the council will reverse it’s decision that you are liable to pay CIL.
Nevertheless, I have passed on your query to one of our experts, who will be able to shed more light on this matter and can perhaps advise on what to do next.
Best wishes,
Sofia (Digital assistant editor, Build It)