Find out about Section 106, the Community Infrastructure Levy and other agreements relating to developing in Brighton & Hove.
Developer contributions include:
There are different limitations between the 3 types of contributions in terms of how the money can be spent.
Most developments in the city of one new dwelling or more, purpose built student accommodation and some retail, will usually be liable for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Detailed guidance on CIL can be found on the Government CIL website.
View the Brighton & Hove City Council CIL Charging Schedule.
View the map of Community Infrastructure Levy zones.
Download CIL forms from the Planning Portal website.
To request a copy of our Brighton & Hove City Council CIL Guide send an email to cil@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Before and during the planning process you can calculate the amount of CIL by using the online CIL calculator.
You can also send an email to cil@brighton-hove.gov.uk to discuss your application. The council will issue a liability notice as soon as is practicable after a planning decision has been issued.This will state the amount of CIL that the development will be liable to pay.
Section 106 contributions are required for:
You may also need to enter into a Section 278 agreement if your development affects the highway. For more information on this please send an email to highwaybasicmaintenance@brighton-hove.gov.uk
View our developer contributions technical guidance.
View a copy of our latest Annual Infrastructure Funding Statement for Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 developer contributions.
The Infrastructure Fund Statement is an important way of demonstrating how the council’s housing target, as set out within the City Plan Part One, is being delivered. It also shows how developer contributions will be used to in the delivery of essential supporting infrastructure