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Representation ID: 1728

Received: 30/01/2015

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

The CIL Guidance clearly states that "If the evidence shows that the area includes a zone, which could be a strategic site, which has low, very low or zero viability, the charging authority should consider setting a low or zero levy rate in that area. The same principle should apply where the evidence shows similarly low viability for particular types and/or scales of development." A point further emphasised by the CIL Guidance which highlights that Local Authorities have a positive duty to show that their CIL rates are appropriate: "A charging authority must use 'appropriate available evidence' to inform their draft charging schedule...Charging authorities need to demonstrate that their proposed levy rate or rates are informed by 'appropriate available' evidence and consistent with that evidence across their areas as a whole.'.