Object
Community Infrastructure Levy - Draft Charging Schedule (Nov 2014)
Representation ID: 1807
Received: 12/12/2014
Respondent: Cogent Land LLP (Cogent)
Whilst we acknowledge that the Southend-on-Sea viability testing models a range of scales and typologies of development, in an attempt to address the unplanned nature of development in the Borough, we are concerned that the results have been disregarded in the setting of the proposed CIL rates. As discussed in the previous section, the results of the viability testing shows that a significant number of scenarios would be rendered unviable by the proposed CIL rates and that a limited viability buffer has been applied.
The table highlights that a buffer ranging from 0 -40% has been applied across the Market Areas. However, no explanation has been provided as to the level of development anticipated in each area or the justification for a lower buffer being applied in certain areas.