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Community Infrastructure Levy

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South Worcestershire Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Examination Hearing.

The appointed Examiner, Mr Keith Holland BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI ARICS of Intelligent Plans and Examinations will hold a Hearing as part the Examination. The Hearing will be held on Monday 14th September 2026 commencing at 10am within the Council Chamber of Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT.

CIL Agenda

For any queries regarding CIL liability for planning applications, please contact Planning Support at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance.

Update on CIL Draft Charging Schedule

The South Worcestershire Council’s have submitted the South Worcestershire Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule to Intelligent Plans and Examinations (IPE) Ltd for public examination on the 24th June 2026. An independent Inspector will be appointed in due course to carry out the examination of the CIL Charging Schedule.

Mr Ian Kemp will be the Programme Officer who will help the Inspector run the examination; all future correspondence regarding the examination of the Charging Schedule needs to go through Mr Kemp.

Contact information

By email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
By telephone: 07723009166

You can view the CIL Charging Schedule and other documents below:

CIL-001 2026 CIL Draft Charging Schedule Submission Version	download pdf - CIL-001
CIL-002 South Worcestershire CIL Viability Report 260205	download pdf - CIL-002
CIL-003 CIL Viability Report - Appendices	download pdf - CIL-003
CIL-004 Schedule of Proposed Modifications	download pdf - CIL-004
CIL-005 CIL Consultation Statement and Representations Analysis	download pdf - cil-005
CIL-006 Appendix 1 Aspinall Verdi CIL Consultation Statement and Representations Analysis	download pdf - cil-006
CIL-007 Submission Letter	download pdf - CIL-007
CIL-008 Notification Letter	download pdf - CIL-008
CIL-009 2025 CIL Draft Charging Schedule Consultation Version	download pdf - CIL-009
REP001- REP032 CIL Representations Redacted	download pdf - REP001-REP032
SUP-001 Statement of Representations Procedure	download pdf SUP-001
SUP-002 EXAM 40 Infrastructure Delivery Plan Update – December 2024	download pdf - SUP002
SUP-003 EXAM 41 Strategic Sites Viability Assessment and Financial Viability Assessment Report	download pdf - SUP003
SUP-004 EXAM 41A Strategic Sites Viability Assessment and Financial Viability Assessment Report - Appendices	download pdf - SUP-004
CILMod-001 N002v1 - CIL Two Shires Redacted	Download pdf - CILMod-001
CILMod-002 CIL Addison Rees Redacted	Download pdf - CILMod-002
CILMod03 - Offenham Parish Council	download pdf - CILmod-003

Alternatively, you can see the documents by appointment between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday at Pershore Civic Centre, Worcester Guildhall, and Malvern Council House.

Statement of Modification

The South Worcestershire Councils (SWC) received 32 representations to the CIL Draft Charging Schedule which was subject to consultation from Monday 2nd February 2026 to Monday 16th March 2026. In accordance with Regulations 11 and 19 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended), this Statement of Modifications sets out the minor modifications which the SWC has made to its Draft Charging Schedule since it was published for consultation in accordance with Regulation 16.

There are 6 amendments, which are set out in the Schedule below.

CIL Schedule of Proposed Modifications PDF

Submission of Draft Charging Schedule for Examination

The Council is submitting its Draft Charging Schedule for Examination on Wednesday 24 June 2026. This Statement of Modifications is being made available to all consultation bodies in line with the Community Infrastructure Regulations 2010 (as amended).

Requests to be Heard

Any person may request to be heard by the Examiner in relation to the modifications as set out in this Statement of Modifications. Requests to be heard must include details of the modifications on which the person wishes to be heard (by reference to the Statement of Modifications). Additional detail is sought in relation to whether those requesting to be heard support or oppose the modifications and why. The SWC will submit a copy of each request it receives to the Examiner. Requests to be heard may be withdrawn at any time by giving notice in writing to the SWC. Please note that representations received cannot be treated as confidential.

Any requests to be heard by the Examiner must be made in writing within four weeks of the date of the submission by 5pm on Wednesday 22 July:

By email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (please include “CIL Modifications” in the subject of the email)

By post to: Planning Policy CIL MODIFICATIONS Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT

CIL Draft Charging Schedule Consultation

Please note: The consultation on the CIL Draft Charging Schedule has now closed.
(The public consultation on the proposals in this document started on Monday 2nd February and finished on Monday 16th March 2026)

The SWC adopted individual Charging Schedules in 2017. The decision to introduce CIL was taken by the SWC to contribute towards the funding required to deliver the joint South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP), adopted in 2016.This draft CIL Charging Schedule had been updated to reflect new viability evidence supporting the current SWDP Review.

The 2010 CIL regulations (as amended) require consultation on a Draft Charging Schedule prior to submitting it to the Secretary of State for examination.

The public consultation on the proposals in this document will start on Monday 2 February 2026.

Consultation document: 2025 CIL Draft Charging Schedule.pdf

Supporting evidence base:

Ways of responding

You can make comments online by accessing the Draft CIL Charging Schedule online form.

Comments can also be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You can also download and fill in the CIL Consultation Form.docx and return it to us at:

Planning Policy, The Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT.

Paper copies of the document are available from libraries in Malvern, Tenbury, Upton, Worcester (The Hive), St Johns, Warndon, Pershore, Evesham, Droitwich Spa and Broadway, as well as The Guildhall in Worcester and the Civic Centre in Pershore.

If you have any issues regarding the consultation, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Adopted Community Infrastructure Levy

Examination of the Draft Charging Schedule took place on the 29th November 2016 with a  pdf report (174 KB) received from The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on the 27th January 2017. The Report concluded that, subject to modifications, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedules for Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon provide an appropriate basis for the collection of the levy in Council's area. 

The Wychavon CIL Charging Schedule was adopted at Full Council on Wednesday 26th April 2017, view the meeting notes on Modern Gov. The Wychavon CIL Charging Schedule came into effect on Monday 5th June 2017. The CIL Notice of Adoption can be viewed below.

 CIL Notice of Adoption 

From Monday 5th June 2017, a CIL charge will apply to all relevant applications determined on or after this date (including those successful on appeal and those where a resolution to grant has been made but a S106 agreement has yet to be completed), even if they were submitted in advance of this date. CIL may also apply to Lawful Development Certificates and Permitted Development, depending on certain circumstances.

Information and guidance on how indexation will affect CIL charges for CIL liable development in Wychavon Council’s administrative area.

What is Community Infrastructure Levy?

The CIL is a locally set charge (levy) that came into force on 6 April 2010 through the CIL Regulations 2010 which was later amended on 1 September 2019 through the CIL Regulations Amendments 2019. The CIL is a charge that local authorities in England (known as "charging authorities") can place on new development in their area. The money generated through the levy will contribute to the funding of infrastructure to support development growth in south Worcestershire. The CIL has been jointly prepared by the three south Worcestershire Councils of Malvern Hills District Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcester City Council, but adopted separately following an independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate in the autumn of 2016. The Wychavon District Council CIL Charging Schedule was adopted on 26 April 2017 and came into force on 5 June 2017.

As part of the review of the SWDP the SWC are undertaking an update of the CIL Charging Schedule to align with the new local plan infrastructure requirements.

How is CIL calculated?

CIL is charged in £ per square metre. The floor area on which CIL is payable is calculated by measuring the gross internal area (GIA) of new development. All new build areas, including garages, are included.

The amount of CIL liable is also dependent on where the development is located within the District, the type of use proposed, the amount of floorspace that is being created and the amount that is being lost i.e. through demolition. For information about the CIL rates within your area, please refer to the pdf CIL Charging Schedule (6.00 MB) .

What does CIL fund?

Through the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) charging authorities are required to set out a list of those projects and types of infrastructure that it intends to fund (either in whole or part) through the levy. The CIL is intended to supplement other funding streams, e.g., Section 106 contributions to ensure that new community infrastructure can be provided to support local growth and to give the district council and communities more choice and flexibility in how infrastructure is funded.

On 1 February 2023, The Executive Board approved the resolution to withdraw the CIL Reg 123 List: Follow link to the meeting here: Wychavon District Council - Meetings & Minutes

The Committee Report can be viewed here: Wychavon Committee Report

Supporting Evidence

The South Worcestershire Infrastructure Delivery Plan (SWIDP) identifies the infrastructure needed to deliver the growth set out in the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP). The levy will help fund these requirements.

The CIL also needs to be informed by viability evidence. The south Worcestershire authorities need to be able to explain how their proposed levy rate (or rates) will contribute towards the implementation of the SWDP and support development across the area by striking an appropriate balance between the additional investment needed to support development and the potential effects on the viability of development.

The SWIDP and viability evidence documents are available to view via the SWDP website.

SWDP Website

Infrastructure Funding Statement

The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019) came into force on 1 September 2019. Under these regulations, Infrastructure Funding Statements (IFS) replace CIL Regulation 123 Lists as the mechanism through which projects are identified for CIL funding.

For the avoidance of doubt the CIL Regulation 123 Lists in the adopted Charging Schedule (and Appendix A2) no longer serves as a basis for identifying infrastructure required, where applicable from either allocated site(s) in the SWDP or from other new development for CIL spending.

The IFS is published annually and provides a summary of all financial and non-financial developer contributions relating to S106s and CIL within the district.

The 2023/24 IFS states that during 2025 an addendum identifying infrastructure projects that the district council intends to, or may be, wholly or partly funded by CIL, will be published. It will also set out the CIL spending protocol and governance arrangements setting out the process that the district council will undertake for allocating CIL receipts.

Further Information

pdf CIL User Guide (606 KB) , which includes a number of examples and frequently asked questions section.
All forms relating to CIL can be found on the Planning Portal website.
Download CIL Forms
pdf CIL Monitoring Report (2018/19) (112 KB)
Visit the SWDP website for more information on the Community Infrastructure Levy production stages
Information and guidance on how indexation will affect CIL charges for CIL liable development in Wychavon District Council's administrative area, is available in the CIL Indexation Update - Guidance Note

Previous CIL Production Stages

All documentations are available on the SWDP website:

Post Examination – Consultation on Revisions to the Regulation 123 List (2017)
CIL Examination (2016)
CIL Submission Documentation (2016)
CIL Statement of Modifications (2016)
Draft Charging Schedule (2016)
Revised Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (2015)
Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule (2013)

Community Infrastructure Levy

South Worcestershire Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Examination Hearing.

Update on CIL Draft Charging Schedule

Contact information

Statement of Modification

Submission of Draft Charging Schedule for Examination

Requests to be Heard

CIL Draft Charging Schedule Consultation

Ways of responding

Other Documents

Adopted Community Infrastructure Levy

What is Community Infrastructure Levy?

How is CIL calculated?

What does CIL fund?

Supporting Evidence

Infrastructure Funding Statement

2024/25 IFS

2023/24 IFS

2022/23 IFS

2021/22 IFS

2020/21 IFS

Further Information

Previous CIL Production Stages