The Council proposes in the PDCS (22-page / 2.58MB PDF) to divide the Borough into two charging zones. All types of development within charging zone B, which covers the inner areas of Skelmersdale and the Up Holland settlement area, are proposed to be subject to a zero rate levy.
The Council said that the proposed zero rate levy in zone A was based on findings from its viability study, which had shown poor viability on brownfield and greenfield sites in the zone. It said that a zero rate charge should be considered to avoid harming development viability.
Within charging zone A, which covers the rest of the Borough, residential developments are subject to a proposed rate of £85 per square metre. The proposed rate for retail developments within use class A1 is £160 per sq m and for food and drink developments within use classes A3 and A4, the proposed rate is £186 per sq m. A proposed zero rate levy will apply to all other uses within the zone.
The PDCS was published at a cabinet meeting and the Council will consult on the PDCS between 1 March and 12 April.
