Community Infrastructure Levy in Barking and Dagenham
Residential CIL in Barking and Dagenham is charged per m² of new gross internal area under the council's charging schedule (effective 2015-04-03). Mayoral CIL 2 Band 3 (£30.30/m²) is charged on top by the Greater London Authority. Extensions under 100 m² that create no new dwelling are not liable (reg 42); owner-occupiers can claim the self-build, annex or extension exemption — but only before work starts.
| Zone | Adopted rate | Indexed rate | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 - Barking Town Centre, Leftley and FaircrossArea covered by Barking Town Centre AAP plus area bounded by District Line, Mayesbrook Park and LB Redbridge incl. former UEL site.Source: Barking and Dagenham charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £70.00 | £109.80 (2026) | £109.80/m² |
| Zone 2 - Barking RiversideBarking Riverside Key Regeneration Area.Source: Barking and Dagenham charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £25.00 | £39.22 (2026) | £39.22/m² |
| Zone 3 - Rest of boroughSource: Barking and Dagenham charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £10.00 | £15.69 (2026) | £15.69/m² |
Source: charging schedule · council CIL page · zone map · verified 2026-09-18. Charging schedule approved 25 November 2014, took effect 3 April 2015. Annual CIL Rate Summary 2026: 2015 BCIS index 255, 2026 RICS CIL Index 400. Non-residential: supermarkets/superstores £175 (indexed £274.51), business B1b/B1c/B2/B8 £5, all other non-residential £10, offices/municipal leisure/health/education nil. Instalments (schedule text, following Mayor's policy): £50-£500k in full within 60 days of commencement; £500k+ option of two instalments (greater of £500k or half at 60 days, remainder at 240 days). Council also links a 'CIL Instalment Policy January 2018' (not fetched). CIL administered by Be First (S106CIL@befirst.london).
| Scheme | Liability | Exemption | At stake if filed wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extension, 120 m², owner-occupier | £5,519 – £16,812 | Form 9 | £16,812 |
| Garden annex, 60 m², for a relative | £2,759 – £8,406 | Form 8 | £8,406 |
| New self-build house, 180 m² | £8,278 – £25,218 | Form 7 | £25,218 |
| Small developer, 3 flats, 240 m² (no exemption) | £11,038 – £33,624 | none | £33,624 |
Indicative — the council's Liability Notice is definitive. Under 100 m² and no new dwelling is not liable at all (reg 42).
Free liability range and exemption check. The £29 report gives the filing order for Forms 1, 2, 6 and 7/8/9 with dates and the surcharge at each step.
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