The CIL process begins when a planning application is submitted. At the same time you must submit our CIL additional questions form.
Form 1: CIL additional questions form
This asks for details of new floorspace to be created by the development, and details of any floorspace to be demolished, which can be offset against the new floorspace calculation.
It is in your interest to provide this information, especially where there are existing buildings in use on your site, to ensure that the CIL calculations can be completed correctly.
For guidance on how to complete this form please see:
Form 1: Additional questions guidance
Any changes to details supplied on this form, for example change of address or phone number, need to be submitted before the development starts, again using the form on the Planning Portal.
In some rare cases, CIL liable proposals can be started under ‘General Consent’ (Permitted Development). In this case it will be your responsibility to inform the council, using:
Form 5: Notice of Chargeable Development
The only exception to this is when the new floorspace is less than 100m2.
If you are unsure, please email cil@eastcambs.gov.uk or call the CIL team on 01353 665555.