Appeals

Appeals can be made against all aspects of the Community Infrastructure Levy collection and enforcement system, from the levy collection authority’s calculation of the amount due, to any enforcement actions it may take.

However, an appeal system does not exist for social housing relief.

Appeals must be made before commencement, and in accordance with any deadlines specific to that ground of challenge. If the development starts before an appeal decision is received, the appeal will lapse.

Appeals should be made either to the Council, the Valuation Office (VOA) or the Planning Inspectorate (PINS). The table below sets out which body you should apply to.

More detail on how to apply to either the VOA or PINS can be found on the Planning Portal (external link) and on the CLG website (external link).

Grounds of challenge	Appeal made to		Deadline for appeal	Notes
Grounds of challenge	First instance	Second instance	Deadline for appeal	Notes
Review of chargeable amount	Council	VOA	Within 28 days of date of liability notice (Council). Within 60 days of date of liability notice (VOA).	Lapses if development commences before appeal decision
Apportionment of liability	VOA	-
Grant of exemption for charitable	VOA	-	Within 28 days of the date of decision on the claim for exemption	Lapses if development commences before appeal decision
Grant of exemption for residential annex	VOA	-	Within 28 days of the date of decision on the claim for exemption	Lapses if development commences before appeal decision
Grant of exemption for self building housing	VOA	-	Within 28 days of the date of decision on the claim for exemption	Lapses if development commences before appeal decision
Surcharges	Inspectorate	-	Within 28 days of the date of notification	Specific conditions apply
Deemed commencement, or deemed commencement date	Inspectorate	-	Within 28 days of the date of demand notice issue	Specific conditions apply
CIL Stop Notice	Inspectorate	-	Within 60 days of the stop notice taking effect	Specific conditions apply. Stop Notice continues to have effect whilst appeal is outstanding.