The proposed rates set out in the DCS (12-page / 75KB PDF) are unchanged from the rates the Council consulted on in its preliminary draft charging schedule earlier this year.
The Council has proposed a flat rate for all residential development of £110 per square metre. The Council said that although its viability assessment had shown differences in the level of CIL that schemes would be able to absorb in different areas, the planned levels of development were "modest" and would not warrant a differential charging rate being applied.
For hotels and student accommodation, the proposed rate is £55 per sq m. Retail developments will be subject to a proposed rate of £100 per sq m.
A zero rate levy is proposed for all other types of development. The Council said that although some office development in Harrow town centre had the potential to generate some value, evidence had shown that no CIL could be levied given the "current context of over supply of low quality, outdated and unsuitable office space in the Borough".
The DCS does not propose to implement any discretionary exemptions from CIL. The Council said it will monitor the charge to ensure it remains viable and that if circumstances change, it will seek to revise the levy rather than introduce discretionary relief.
In addition to CIL charged by the Council, any developments in the Borough will also be subject to Mayoral CIL. The Mayoral CIL charge in Harrow is £35 per sq m on all uses except for health and education purposes, which are exempt from the charge.
The DCS consultation will run from 15 November to 20 December. The Council said it plans to submit the DCS for examination in early 2013 and adopt CIL in mid 2013.
