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Community Infrastructure Levy - Draft Charging Schedule (Nov 2014)
Representation ID: 1766
Received: 01/12/2014
Respondent: ALDI Stores Ltd
Agent: Planning Potential Ltd
In summary, we would hope the Council will take on board these comments and consider the appropriateness of defining between the differing formats within the
convenience retail sector.
Introducing an additional floorspace threshold would help to quantify large convenience retail developments and allow LADs and smaller formats to be considered separately to larger supermarkets. Ultimately, larger foodstores would be liable for a higher levy rate, commensurate with their typical operation and average sales densities.
ALDI has an active interest in delivering new investment in the district and look forward to exploring further site-specific opportunities to do so. However, it is hoped that the Council ensures that a commercially realistic CIL charging schedule is pursued, to ensure that the appetite for beneficial investment in the district is not discouraged. We realise that the levy is at present only in draft form, with scope for review in light of the representations received. We would be grateful if you could keep us informed of CIL progress in the borough