CIL Services
CIL Compliance & Advisory
CIL Compliance & Expert Advisory Services
Understanding and complying with the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is essential to avoiding costly mistakes and project delays. At Kingswell, we provide expert guidance to developers, architects, planning consultants, and homeowners to ensure that CIL liabilities are correctly assessed and managed.
Our Compliance Services Include:
- CIL Liability Calculations – Accurately assessing your development’s CIL obligations
- Understanding Charging Schedules – Ensuring you are aware of local authority CIL rates and requirements
- Timely Submission of CIL Forms – Assisting with essential documentation to avoid fines or invalid applications
- Payment Plans & Phased Payments – Exploring flexible payment options for large-scale developments.
Our team ensures that you remain fully compliant with CIL regulations while identifying opportunities to minimize your financial burden.
CIL Exemptions & Reliefs
Reducing or Eliminating CIL Through Exemptions & Reliefs
Many developers and homeowners are unaware that their projects may qualify for CIL exemptions or reliefs, significantly reducing or even eliminating their CIL liability. However, strict rules and deadlines apply—missing a key step can result in a full charge being applied.
We Help Clients Secure:
- Self-Build Exemptions – For individuals constructing their own homes or extensions.
- Social Housing Relief – For qualifying affordable housing projects.
- Charitable & Non-Profit Exemptions – For organizations meeting certain criteria.
- Exceptional Circumstances Relief – For developments where CIL charges make a project unviable.
At Kingswell, we guide you through the entire application process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is submitted correctly and on time to secure your exemption.
CIL Liability Review & Reduction
Reviewing & Minimizing Your CIL Liability
Overpayments and miscalculations in CIL charges are more common than you might think. Many developers unknowingly pay more than required due to incorrect floor area measurements, misclassification of development type, or missed exemptions.
How We Help Reduce CIL Liabilities:
- Reviewing Local Authority Calculations – Ensuring no errors in floor area measurements or charging schedules.
- Correcting Classification Issues – Checking that your project has been categorized under the right CIL rate.
- Exploring Alternative CIL Strategies – Identifying phasing opportunities or mixed-use allocations that can lower liability.
- Submitting Challenges Before Payment – Preventing overpayment by ensuring correct assessments upfront.
We have successfully helped clients reduce their CIL obligations by tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds. A professional review can result in significant savings for your project.
Appeals & Dispute Resolution
Challenging CIL Errors & Appealing Unfair Charges
CIL charges can be disputed, but only if strict appeal deadlines are met. If you believe your CIL Liability Notice contains errors or unfair calculations, our team can assist in challenging the assessment, negotiating with local authorities, and filing formal appeals.
Common CIL Dispute Issues:
- Overestimated Floor Area – Incorrect measurements leading to higher charges
- Misapplied CIL Rates – Wrong classification resulting in excessive fees.
- Unrecognized Exemptions – Councils failing to apply eligible reliefs.
- Late Payment Surcharges – Avoiding excessive penalties due to administrative errors.
We handle the appeals process on your behalf, ensuring that your case is properly presented and backed by strong evidence. If your project has been unfairly assessed, we fight to secure the right outcome
Consultations for Developers & Architects
Strategic CIL Planning for Developers & Architects
The best way to manage CIL is to plan for it from the start. Kingswell provides proactive consultations for developers and architects, ensuring that CIL is properly accounted for in your project’s budget and planning strategy
- Pre-Planning CIL Assessments – Estimating liabilities before submitting applications.
- Section 106 & CIL Coordination – Ensuring obligations are correctly balanced.
- Phase Development Strategies – Structuring projects to reduce staged CIL costs
- Ongoing Support Throughout the Planning Process – Advisory support at every stage.
By working with Kingswell early in your project, you can avoid unexpected costs, maximize relief opportunities, and ensure financial efficiency.
