Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) rates
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which came into effect in 2010 is a statutory way of collecting developer contributions to help fund infrastructure projects such as transport schemes and community facilities, to support new development in the area. Under the CIL arrangements local authorities can charge a locally set rate per square metre on many types of new development.
CIL Charging Schedules have been approved and brought into effect across West Northamptonshire on the following dates:
- Daventry area - approved 30 July 2015 (brought into effect on 1 September 2015)
- Northampton area - approved on 21 September 2015 (brought into effect on 1 April 2016)
- South Northamptonshire area - approved on 21 October 2015 (brought into effect on 1 April 2016)
CIL will be charged in accordance with the rates set out in the CIL charging schedules for the relevant area.
CIL rates in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, any residential extensions and retail developments which create more than 100 square metres of new floor space are liable to pay CIL. However, if the development proposes one whole new dwelling or a self-contained Annex, by way of conversion or new build, any net gain in Gross Internal Area (GIA) will be liable to pay CIL.
CIL is calculated on the total new floor space of a development. Local Planning Authorities must apply indexing to their charging schedule, to cover construction industry inflation costs. This is applied at the beginning of the calendar year, according to the formula contained in CIL Schedule 1.
Daventry area
| Development | CIL rate on adoption per square metre | 2024 CIL rate per square metre |
|---|---|---|
| Residential in Daventry town or on an urban extension | £50 | £73.55 |
| Residential development in rural areas that is above the affordable housing threshold (currently 5 units or more) | £65 | £95.62 |
| Residential development in rural areas that is below the affordable housing threshold (currently less than 5 units) | £200 | £294.21 |
| Retail development in Daventry town centre retail zone | £0 | £0 |
| Retail development in all other places | £100 | £147.10 |
| All other uses | £0 | £0 |
Northampton area
| Development | CIL rate on adoption per square metre | 2024 CIL rate per square metre |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (excluding SUEs) C3 and C4 uses | £50 | £70.30 |
| Residential SUEs C3 and C4 uses | £50 | £70.30 |
| Retail (excluding central zone) | £100 | £140.59 |
| All other uses | £0 | £0 |
South Northamptonshire area
| Development | CIL rate on adoption per square metre | 2024 CIL rate per square metre |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Urban Zone and SUEs | £50 | £70.30 |
| Residential Rural Zone (sites at or above the affordable housing threshold*) | £100 | £140.59 |
| Residential Rural Zone (sites below affordable housing threshold) | £200 | £281.18 |
| Retail | £100 | £140.59 |
| All other uses | £0 | £0 |
* The affordable housing threshold is the level above which developments must provide affordable housing. This is currently 10 dwellings, in accordance government guidance.
CIL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Last updated 22 December 2023