Just over half of local planning authorities in England charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund local infrastructure for new developments.55 This levy can be used to increase the capacity of or to repair existing infrastructure, including transport, flood defences, schools, hospitals and 47 C&AG’s Report, paras 2.7-2.8 and Figure 9 48 Q 53 49 C&AG’s Report, para 2.8 50 Q 54 51 Q 53 52 Q 53 53 Q 53 54 Q 84 55 Written evidence submitted by Department for Transport 5 December 2024, ...
Just over half of local planning authorities in England charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund local infrastructure for new developments.55 This levy can be used to increase the capacity of or to repair existing infrastructure, including transport, flood …