The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has published its community infrastructure levy (CIL) preliminary draft charging schedule (PDCS) for consultation, proposing differential residential rates according to geographical area. 

The PDCS (11-page / 1.64MB PDF) sets out proposed rates for residential developments in two different charging zones. The higher band zone covers the northern part of the Borough and has a proposed rate of £275 per square metre. The lower band zone covers the remainder of the Borough and is subject to a proposed rate of £210 per sq m.

For retail developments, the Council proposes a rate of £150 per sq m for comparison retail within Richmond Town Centre and a zero rate levy for comparison retail outside the Town Centre. Convenience retail is subject to a proposed borough-wide rate of £150 per sq m.

A proposed rate of £25 per sq m will apply to office developments within the Town Centre and a proposed zero rate levy will apply to office developments outside the Town Centre.

Light industrial space and public service and community facilities are all subject to a proposed zero rate levy. The Council proposes to charge £25 per sq m for all other uses and does not expect to implement any discretionary reliefs.

In addition to CIL charged by the Council, any developments in the Borough will also be subject to Mayoral CIL. The Mayoral CIL charge in Richmond is £50 per sq m on all uses except for health and education purposes, which are subject to a zero rate levy.

The consultation will run from 17 December to 28 January. The Council said it expects to adopt CIL in the spring 2014.

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