Just over half of local planning authorities in England charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund local infrastructure for new developments.55 This levy can be used to increase the capacity of or to repair existing infrastructure, including transport, flood defences, schools, hospitals and 47 C&AG’s Report, paras 2.7-2.8 and Figure 9 48 Q 53 49 C&AG’s Report, para 2.8 50 Q 54 51 Q 53 52 Q 53 53 Q 53 54 Q 84 55 Written evidence submitted by Department for Transport 5 December 2024, ...

Just over half of local planning authorities in England charge a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund local infrastructure for new developments.55 This levy can be used to increase the capacity of or to repair existing infrastructure, including transport, flood defences, schools, hospitals and 47 C&AG’s Report, paras 2.7-2.8 and Figure 9 48 Q 53 49 C&AG’s Report, para 2.8 50 Q 54 51 Q 53 52 Q 53 53 Q 53 54 Q 84 55 Written evidence submitted by Department for Transport 5 December 2024, ‘Local roads in England – Community Infrastructure Levy’ 15 other facilities, but the funds must be used for the purpose of supporting development rather Type: conclusion | Number: 27 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: 4.4 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Spring 2025 4.5 The Community Infrastructure Levy guidance issued by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government already emphasises that Community Infra