Written question asked by Marie Goldman (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2024. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Planning Obligations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the (a) infrastructure levy and (b) Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and section 106 system.

Answer: The Government want to deliver the much-needed affordable housing local communities need and the wider infrastructure that will mitigate the impacts of new development. We do not believe the Infrastructure Levy as introduced in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 is the best way to achieve this. We therefore made clear in the consultation on proposed reforms to National Planning Policy Framework that we will not be implementing it. Instead, we intend to focus on improving the existing system of developer contributions. Further details on strengthening that system will be set out in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10543
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Planning obligations Community infrastructure levy Infrastructure levy
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk