Details of CIL requirements and forms
The Collection Process
Please return all completed forms to CIL@west-norfolk.gov.uk.
Step one - Submission of a planning application
You must submit the additional information form for applications for full or reserved matters planning permission (you don't need to fill out the form for outline applications).
Step two - Liability
You must inform the Council who is liable to pay CIL. We recommend that you (or another party) assume liability at the same time as submitting the planning application, or at least straight after the grant of planning permission.
An assumption of liability form must be submitted to the Council, before any works start on-site.
The default liability of CIL falls on the landowner if no notice is received. Upon granting planning permission, the Council will issue a liability notice advising of the CIL liability for the development. This will be issued electronically, so please include an email address when completing the assumption of liability form.
Step three - Claiming relief or exemption
Social Housing/Charitable Relief
If you are a charity, or the development includes social housing you may claim Mandatory Relief using the relevant claim.
Residential Annex
If your development is a residential annex, you may claim exemption using the self-build annex claim form. You can only claim an exemption for an annex if the annex is within the curtilage of a dwelling which you own and use as your main or sole residence.
Self-Build Dwelling
If your development is a self-build dwelling you can claim an exemption using the Self-Build Exemption Claim Form – Part 1.
Self-build housing is housing built (or commissioned) by the person who will occupy the housing as their sole or main residence on completion, for a minimum of 3 years.
It is important that you make your claim for relief/exemption prior to commencement of development.
Once the application for exemption/relief is accepted, an acknowledgement will be issued, and a revised Liability Notice if necessary.
If you commence development before the council has granted relief/exemption, you will lose eligibility for that relief/exemption.
Step four - Commencement
A CIL commencement notice must be submitted to the council prior to any works start on site.
Once development commences, the council will send you a Demand Notice requesting payment. CIL can be paid in instalments in accordance with our CIL Instalment Policy below.
View our CIL Instalment Policy
If you fail to notify the council of who is liable to pay CIL prior to commencement, or fail to submit a commencement notice before you start work on the development land, you will lose the ability to pay by instalments, full payment will be required immediately, and a surcharge will be imposed.
Step five - Completion
If your development involves self-build housing and have been granted an exemption, you must also complete the Self-Build Exemption Claim Form – Part 2, within 6 months of the completion of the development.