Press Release

11 April 2024

Council approves changes to its Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule

Following extensive research and analysis, public consultation, and independent examination, Fareham Borough Council has approved changes to its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule which will take effect from 1 May 2024. 

Community Infrastructure Levy has been charged by the Council since 2013 on new development, primarily new housing, across the Borough.  By way of example, CIL has been used to pay for Fareham’s new community, arts and entertainment venue, Fareham Live, which will open later this year in full and at no cost to the taxpayer.

As part of the review process, the Council has determined the types of development which should be liable for the Levy and how much that Levy should be.  Following this very detailed analysis, the new Charging Schedule was approved at the meeting of Council on 9 April. 

The new Charging Schedule provides for an increased standard CIL rate for residential development (outside of Welborne) of £195 per square metre, compared to the current rate £179.94.  A new bespoke rate of £166 per square metre for residential development which comes forward on the allocated Local Plan site at land South of Longfield Avenue in due course has also been agreed.

The revised CIL charges will provide a significant, ongoing source of funding to help the Council fund the community infrastructure delivery set out in its adopted Local Plan.

View the full report on the Council’s website: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=129&MID=4306.
 

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Email: customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk

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