Section 6 Comments, Response and Next Steps

The key questions on which we invite your comments are:

1. Do you agree with the contents of the IDP and does the evidence show that there is a sufficient funding gap and justification to introduce a CIL?

2. Do you agree with the assumptions, methodology and conclusions of the Viability Study? If you disagree please explain reasons and justification for any alternatives.

3. Do you agree with the rates outlined in Table 9. If not, please provide a justification and evidence in relation to any proposed alternatives.

4. Are there any significant uses that we have missed out from Table 9 that should be included? If yes, please provide reasons why considered significant.

5. Do you agree with the proposed zones as shown in Figure 2. If not, please provide reasons why and suggested alternatives.

6. Do you consider that the draft Instalment Policy is reasonable? If not, why not?

7. Do you agree that the Council's interpretation of the legislation regarding exemptions and relief is correct?

8. Do you consider that the Council should offer discretionary charitable relief (in addition to mandatory relief)? If yes, in what circumstances would discretionary charitable relief be justified?

9. Do you consider that the Council should offer discretionary social housing relief (in addition to mandatory relief)? If yes, in what circumstances would discretionary social housing relief be justified?

10. Do you consider that the Council should offer discretionary relief in exceptional circumstances? If yes, what exceptional circumstances do you think would justify relief?

11. Do you have any other comments on the PDCS or evidence base documents? Please provide reasoning with your answers.