Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Executive which provided details of the process and evidence involved in preparing a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and sought approval of the draft CIL rates in a Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule, the draft ‘regulation 123’ list and supporting evidence for consultation purposes.

The Cabinet Member – Planning and Building indicated that the proposals set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report included a zero charge in the CIL rates for apartments and he requested that this issue be considered in more detail by Keppie Massie, the Council’s planning consultants.

Decision Made:

That approval be given to the Community Infrastructure Levy Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule set out in Appendix 1, the draft ‘regulation 123’ list, set out in Appendix 3 and the supporting evidence for consultation purposes, subject to the Cabinet Member – Planning and Building being given delegated authority to determine the CIL rate for apartments which will be included in the consultation.

Reasons for Decision:

To allow the CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule, the draft ‘regulation 123’ list and supporting evidence to be published for consultation purposes.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not to have a Community Infrastructure Levy. - It is not a statutory requirement to introduce a levy however Sefton would potentially miss out on a significant receipt for contributing towards its infrastructure requirements. The report indicates the potential for 11,000 new homes in Sefton by 2030 raising an estimated £20 million over the period, given the proposed charging schedule. Both the Council and its associated Town and Parish Councils would benefit from this resource and the increase in the Council Tax Base.