Follow the CIL process

Certain developments may benefit from relief/exemption from CIL. This needs to be applied for - it is not automatically granted (exceptin the case of ‘Minor Development’). As such, it is vital that applications for relief be submitted and determined prior to the commencement of the development.

There are a number of different types of relief. The most common ones are:

• Residential Annexe/Extension Relief
• Self Build Exemption
• Social Housing Relief
• Charitable Relief

Further details regarding these exemptions can be found on GOV.UK

How to apply

To apply for either type of relief, you need to complete the relevant 'Claiming Exemption or Relief' form on the Planning Portal. You can then email the completed form to cil@kingston.gov.uk for processing (or by post for the attention of the CIL team).

Allow at least 10 days for the CIL team to process your relief application - they will get back to you to confirm success or otherwise and will issue documentation confirming this.

If relief or an exemption is granted then it is likely that we'll issue a new Liability Notice to reflect this, and will record the details of the relief or exemption on the Land Charges Register.

Note that there are rights of appeal against any refusal to grant relief through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) - this would need to be submitted within 28 days of the date of the Council’s decision.