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Castle Point Plan Consultation

We’ve set out a bold, community-led strategy for sustainable growth across the Borough. The Castle Point Plan will set out where new development will be allocated, how much affordable housing will be built and more up to 2043.

Please give us your views in our consultation 

Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a locally set charge on new development that was introduced in Castle Point on 1 May 2023.

It is a charge based on the size and type of development. If a development is liable to pay CIL, the payment is mandatory to pay and non-negotiable.

The funds raised through the levy will be used to help fund improvement to infrastructure in Castle Point.

The Charging Schedule sets out the types of developments liable for CIL, and the amount that will be charged per square metre of additional development.

The Instalments Policy sets out when CIL payments need to be made.

Developer contributions specific to a development proposals may still be sought in addition to CIL. To find out more see Developer Contributions Guidance

  1. Pay online

  2. CIL Charging Schedule

  3. CIL Instalment Policy

    Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) instalment page

  4. CIL Examiner’s Report

  5. CIL Process and Forms for Planning Applications

  6. CIL Process and Forms for Permitted Development

  7. CIL Appeals

  8. Calculating CIL

  9. Calculating the Gross Internal Area

  10. CIL Greenfield and Brownfield Guidance

  11. CIL Exemptions and Reliefs

  12. CIL Penalties and Surcharges