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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule and Regulation 123 List

Representation ID: 21681

Received: 26/09/2014

Respondent: Sussex Police

Representation Summary:

It is noted that an Instalment Policy may be introduced. It is agreed this is a realistic approach and will balance the desirability of funding necessary infrastructure, against the potential effect on economic viability. This approach has been adopted by neighbouring local planning authorities.

However, the provision of policing infrastructure is critical to the delivery of safe sustainable communities and this policing infrastructure will need to be provided at early stages of the development process (as outlined in paragraphs 58 (5) and 69 (3) of the NPPF 2012).

Full text:

It is noted that an Instalment Policy may be introduced in the process of charging of the levy. It is agreed that this is a realistic approach to the application of CIL and will balance the desirability of funding necessary infrastructure, against the potential effect on economic viability of doing so. This approach has been adopted by neighbouring local planning authorities in their proposed application of CIL.

However, the provision of policing infrastructure is critical to the delivery of safe sustainable communities and this policing infrastructure will need to be provided at early stages of the development process. This is evidenced by the increased crime rates Sussex Police have noted in connection with theft from construction sites. There is also a need to provide safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime do not undermine the quality of life or community cohesion as part of planning for sustainable development and communities, as outlined in paragraphs 58 (5) and 69 (3) of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012. This is raised for information only, in drafting and applying any Instalment Policy, and to identify policing infrastructure as a critical infrastructure type, which should be considered early in the application of CIL.