The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities to raise funds for infrastructure needed in the area when developers carry out new building projects, by asking them for contributions towards it. The money can be used to help fund a wide range of infrastructure including new or safer road schemes, flood defences, schools, health facilities, park improvements, green spaces and leisure centres.

The CIL is charged as a fixed tariff per square metre of new floor space. We set our own tariff in consultation with local communities and developers. It is then tested through an independent examination. It provides developers with much more certainty before starting a development project about how much money they will be expected to contribute.

North Devon Council is not a CIL charging Authority.