Developer seeks reduction in Community Infrastructure Levy for Somerset housing project
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
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.
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 effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Somerset CouncilSpeculative
Somerset Council might face a reduction in expected CIL revenue if the developer's request for contribution relief is granted.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Somerset Council manages CIL funds for the former Taunton Deane area.1 source
Administrative clarification that Taunton Deane is located within Somerset county.1 source
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The entities involved
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Taunton
city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
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Somerset
unitary authority area in Somerset, England (doesn't include Bath and North-East Somerset or North Somerset)
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Taunton Deane
former local government district with borough status in Somerset, England
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