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Representation ID: 1796

Received: 12/12/2014

Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)

Zero Rates
In our previous representations we highlighted our concern that an unviable 'nominal' rate was being proposed by the Council. A point further strengthened by the fact that the supporting viability evidence clearly shows that a number of these development scenarios are unviable prior to the introduction of a CIL charge.
3.9 We note the Councils response to this point in the Overview Document
Some consider that if a use is deemed to be unviable then additional charges should not be imposed. However, the viability evidence demonstrates that the proposed nominal rates are unlikely to be the determining factor in relation to viability and to have an impact on a developer's decision making as to whether to bring forward a development or not. Beneficially though, the proposed nominal rates will help provide funding towards the supporting infrastructure for growth should such developments come forward. This approach is not uncommon and is the Councils proposed approach.