The PDCS (23-page / 237KB PDF) divides the district into three residential charge zones, with Zone A covering Weston town centre and gateway; Zone B covering outer Weston and Zone C covering the rest of the district. The schedule sets out a proposed zero rate levy for developments in Zone A, a rate of £40 per square metre in Zone B and £60 per sq m in Zone C.
The rates for retail developments are proposed to be set according to size. The charge for 'large scale' developments with a net sales area above 280 sq m is proposed as £120 per sq m and for 'small scale' developments with a net sales area below 280 sq m the proposed charge is £60 per sq m.
A rate of £40 per sq m is proposed for all purpose-built student accommodation and for care homes. Commercial and all other qualifying developments have been set a proposed zero rate levy.
The Council said it does not intend to permit discretionary charitable relief from CIL.
The consultation will run from 9 November to 4 January. The Council said it expects CIL to be adopted and implemented in the autumn next year.
