Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a levy which the Council may charge on new developments to fund infrastructure such as schools, transport, parks, open spaces and other community facilities, required to support new housing and economic development in the District.
For more information about process and requirements, please visit the Bradford Community Infrastructure Levy requirements page.
Adoption
The Bradford District Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule was formally approved by Full Council on 21 March 2017 and took effect from 1 July 2017.
The following documents are relevant to the approved Charging Schedule:
- The Bradford District Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule (PDF)
- CIL Notice of Approval (PDF)
Key stages
The following stages have taken place on the CIL:
- Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule - July to September 2015
- Draft Charging Schedule - December 2015 to February 2016
- Submission - May 2016
- Examination - May to December 2016
Publications and details of the consultations can be accessed using the links at the bottom of this page
Examiner's report
Following the CIL examination, the Council has received the Report on the Examination of the Draft CIL Charging Schedule for the Bradford District. This report recommends that the Bradford CIL charging schedule can be adopted, subject to two modifications to meet the statutory requirements.
Files
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- 1. Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (July 2015)
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CIL Economic Viability Evidence.pdf | 5 Mb |
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CIL Initial Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf | 103 Kb |
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CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule Background Report.pdf | 691 Kb |
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CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule.pdf | 626 Kb |
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Local Infrastructure Plan - 2015 Update.pdf | 4 Mb |
The Council consulted on the first stage of introducing a charge on new development - a Community Infrastructure Levy - to support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the District.
The consultation focussed on the proposed charge rates in the Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule. A Background Report was prepared by way of further explanation. The following supporting evidence base documents were also made available for comment:
- Bradford CIL - Economic Viability Evidence
- Local Infrastructure Plan Evidence
Public Consultation - Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (July to September 2015)
The public consultation on the Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule has now closed.
What happens next?
Once the Council has considered all the representations received, it will produce a Draft Charging Schedule, which will be subject to a further round of consultation before being submitted for Examination. The Council anticipates adopting the CIL charging rates during 2016.
How can I find out more?
If you have any questions please contact the Development Plans team on 01274 433679 or email planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk.
The Planning Advisory Service website provides further useful information on CIL.