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Developer seeks reduction in Community Infrastructure Levy for Somerset housing project

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 00:00
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What happened

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A developer, West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd., is attempting to reduce the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contribution for a planned development of nine new homes in Hatch Beauchamp. The development, which includes four affordable homes, is located in the former Taunton Deane area, which is within Somerset. Under the existing agreement, the developer was required to pay £213 per square metre of CIL.

From somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Why it matters

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The CIL is a tax used to fund infrastructure across the local area. The developer's attempt to reduce this contribution, which is overseen by Somerset Council, could affect the revenue available to the local authority for community projects.

From somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Taunton DeaneFormer local government district where the housing development is located
  • Somerset CouncilLocal authority responsible for managing the Community Infrastructure Levy and planning
  • SomersetCounty where the development is situated and the local authority operates

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Somerset CouncilSpeculative

    Somerset Council might face a reduction in expected CIL revenue if the developer's request for contribution relief is granted.

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