FOI002191 FOI Community Infrastructure Levy

Short Description
Homeowner Support in Administering CIL
Reference number
FOI002191
Date
24/09/2025
Request

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act to request records, documentation, or information regarding how your Council assists homeowners with queries and understanding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Specifically, I request any of the following (if held):
•    Published guidelines, policies, or internal procedures used to advise and assist homeowners regarding CIL. For example: 
o    Is CIL mentioned at pre-application meetings? 
o    Is CIL Form 1 part of the validation process? 
o    Is explanatory material provided with the Decision/ Planning Notice or separately? 
o    How is the liability notice served?
o    Do homeowners/ developers receive any reminders?
•    Training materials or briefings provided to planning/CIL staff on handling homeowner/ developer inquiries.
•    Records of internal reviews, audits, or correspondence relating to CIL guidance and homeowner/ developer support.
•    Documentation showing how the Council seeks to ensure fairness, transparency, and a duty of care in administering CIL for homeowners/ developers.
•    Any other relevant information about how your Council supports residents/ developers in understanding and complying with CIL requirements.