England · National documents
Community Infrastructure Levy
Explains the levy on development, liability, exemptions, relief and the steps involved in charging and collection.
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Where this document applies
England: relevance depends on the proposal, site and planning process.
Community Infrastructure Levy (official source, opens in a new tab) · What is the Community Infrastructure Levy? (paragraph 001)
Relief depends on the scheme and the procedure
The levy applies where the authority has an approved charging schedule. Some development, including qualifying extensions, annexes and self-build homes, may receive relief or exemption, but the guidance stresses the eligibility criteria and procedural steps.
Read the official source (official source, opens in a new tab) · What is the Community Infrastructure Levy? (paragraph 001)
Limits and checks
- This national source does not establish the local policies, designations or site facts that apply to an individual proposal.
- Some guidance predates the August 2026 Framework and may refer to earlier policy numbering. Read it with the current Framework and any applicable transition provisions.
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Start with the exact refusal reason. Note the policy and paragraph it cites, then check your authority’s policy summary and the facts discussed in relevant appeal decisions. Each appeal turns on its own facts and does not predict another outcome.