What are CIL surcharges?

Last updated: 16 November 2023

Next review: 16 November 2024

Under the regulations, failure to follow the correct CIL procedure can lead to surcharges being added.

  • For late payment – 5% of the chargeable amount or £200 (whichever is greater) may be charged after 30 days. This charge will be added again after 6 months, and after 12 months on any outstanding amount.
  • If the development has started or been completed and we haven't received a Commencement Notice. 20% of the chargeable amount payable, or £2,500 (whichever is the lower amount).
  • Late payment interest is paid starting on the day payment was due at 2.5 percentage points above the Bank of England base rate.
  • Failure to comply with an information notice within 14 days – 20% of the chargeable amount up to a maximum of £1,000.
  • For failure to notify us of a disqualifying event within 14 days - 20% of the chargeable amount up to a maximum of £2,500.
  • For failure to submit a Notice of Chargeable Development – 20% of the chargeable amount up to a maximum of £2,500.
  • Where we have to apportion liability between different owners - £500 on each owner.