Object

Representation ID: 1762

Received: 01/12/2014

Respondent: ALDI Stores Ltd

Agent: Planning Potential Ltd

We consider that a 'like for like' comparison between convenience retail formats above 280 sq.m is not possible, and the generalisation of trading formats is a flaw when assessing viability. It is unreasonable for an LAD to pay a CIL charge that can be far more easily absorbed by a large format store or superstore. We remind the Council that at paragraph 37, the CIL Guidance (April 2013) states 11Charging schedules should not impact disproportionately on particular sectors or specialist forms of development. "Discount operators provide a valuable role in the convenience market, extending the local retail offer and delivering choice for those suffering from social exclusion: a key issue within the NPPF. In respect of viability, the high CIL rate may jeopardise the ability of discount convenience operators to deliver such benefits, in conflict with Paragraph 14 (1b) of the CIL Regulations 2010, which states that Councils should consider lithe potential effects (taken as a whole) of the imposition of the CIL on the economic viability
of development across its area".