The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published a technical consultation on the Infrastructure Levy, which is a reform to the existing system of Section 106 planning obligations and the Community Infrastructure Levy in England.
DLUHC reports that:
“The Infrastructure Levy will be a single, mandatory charge, set and collected by local planning authorities. It will be non-negotiable, meaning that developers will be required to contribute their fair share towards affordable housing and important infrastructure like schools, roads, active travel routes and GP surgeries. The Levy seeks to reform the negotiation of section 106 agreements that can cause delay to developments starting on site, whilst still ensuring that vital mitigations are delivered on site. It also seeks to secure at least as much, if not more affordable housing than the current system.”
If you would like your say on the matter, Bloomfields would be delighted to offer their assistance in the preparation of representations for you. Please be mindful that the consultation closes on Friday 9 June 2023.
Contact your local office:
West Kent: 01892 831 600
East Kent: 01303 814 444
Sussex: 01435 873 999
or email us (info@bloomfieldsltd.co.uk) in the first instance to see how we can help.
