Issue details

Community Infrastructure Levy Examination Outcome

Purpose of Report: This report will consider the outcome of the independent Examination of the Community Infrastructure Levy and how to proceed will implementation.

The Executive will be asked to:

· Consider the outcomes of the independent Examiner’s Report, including any modifications proposed by the Examiner to ensure the draft CIL levy can be soundly implemented

· Subject to a positive Examination outcome, agree to progress the CIL to Council for a decision as to whether to adopt the proposed levy.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/08/2025

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 04/11/25 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead director: Director of City Development

Department: Directorate of City Development

Contact: Alison Cooke, Head of Strategic Planning Policy Email: alison.cooke2@york.gov.uk / 01904 551467 // Email: alison.stockdale@york.gov.uk / 01904 552255 Email: Alison.Cooke2@york.gov.uk, Alison Stockdale, Development Management Officer Email: alison.stockdale@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The Draft Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule was considered by Local Plan Working Group and Executive in January 2023. It was decided that consultation could commence on the draft levy and this subsequently took place in February/March 2023. Following the outcomes of this consultation, a further consultation took place in December 2023/January 2024. A final 4 week consultation on the proposed modifications is underway until 15 August 2025. Consultation is taking place in accordance with Reg19 of the CIL Regulations (as amended). Comments to this final consultation are limited to the modifications proposed to the original Draft levy proposed and whether they wish to be heard on this matter at Examination.

As part of the Examination process, there is an in-person hearing session with the Examiner booked to take place on 2 Sept 2025. Only people who have pre-confirmed their attendance can take part in the Examination but public seating to view proceedings will be available.

Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: No – EIA will be produced to accompany the report.

Documents

Community Infrastructure Levy Examination Outcome