CIL: Before starting development
Before commencing development of a CIL liable scheme, you must submit:
- assumption of liability form, if not already submitted
- commencement notice
This sets out the date that development will commence. As set out in the CIL Regulations, if you do not submit a prior CIL commencement notice, it will invalidate any exemption or relief granted and will also require payment in full immediately. - relevant exemption form
You must wait for a letter confirming that any claim has been granted before commencing work.
Commencement
Starting demolition of existing structures covering any part of the footprint of the proposed structures would be considered ‘commencement’.