Exemption or relief from CIL

The CIL regulations provide for exemption from CIL in the following circumstances:  

• social housing developments  
• charitable developments provided by a charity for charitable purposes  
• self-build developments  
• self-build residential extensions  
• self-build residential annexes  

For more information, read our types of developments exempt or entitled to relief from CIL page.

The regulations clearly set out the procedure you need to follow to notify us if your development is exempt or entitled to relief from CIL payments. It is important this process is followed, as surcharges can be applied for failure to notify the council of issues, such as liability to CIL and commencement of development. 

All exemptions and reliefs must be applied for prior to starting work on the development.

The council cannot process requests retrospectively of commencement.  

• form 7- Self-build exemption claim form Part 1
• form 7 – Self-build exemption claim form Part 2
• form 8 - Residential annex exemption claim form
• form 9 - Residential extension exemption claim form
• form 10 Charitable/and or social housing relief claim
• form 12: Further charitable and or social housing relief
• form 13 Further exemption claim
• form 14 Phase credit application

Forms can also be downloaded from the Planning Portal.  

If any requests are granted, where relevant, a revised Liability Notice will be sent out to reflect any changes as a result of the relief. This will supersede any previous notice sent.