Community Infrastructure Levy in Kensington and Chelsea
Residential CIL in Kensington and Chelsea is charged per m² of new gross internal area under the council's charging schedule (effective 2015-04-06). Mayoral CIL 2 Band 1 (£96.97/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 AResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £750.00 | £1,158.30 (2026) | £1,158.30/m² |
| Zone BResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £590.00 | £911.20 (2026) | £911.20/m² |
| Zone CResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £430.00 | £664.09 (2026) | £664.09/m² |
| Zone DResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £270.00 | £416.99 (2026) | £416.99/m² |
| Zone EResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £190.00 | £293.44 (2026) | £293.44/m² |
| Zone FResidential (C3 & short term lets).Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £110.00 | £169.88 (2026) | £169.88/m² |
| Zone G (Earl's Court)Nil for all uses.Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £0.00 | £0.00 (2026) | £0.00/m² |
| Zone H (Kensal Strategic Site)Nil for all uses.Source: Kensington and Chelsea charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £0.00 | £0.00 (2026) | £0.00/m² |
Source: charging schedule · council CIL page · zone map · verified 2026-09-18. Schedule approved 21 January 2015, effective 6 April 2015. Zone maps are split across several PDFs: ZoneA_2, ZoneB_SW_Only_2, ZoneB_W_Only_2, ZoneC_2, ZoneD_G_2, ZoneE_2, ZoneF_H_2 (all under https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/pdfs/15-04-29%20...). 2026 indexed residential figures read from the council CIL page's 2026 rate table (page updated 18 Sept 2026); separate Annual CIL Rate Summary 2026 PDF link not located. Sub-rates: extra care housing A £510, B £230, C £300, D £160, E/F nil; hotels £160 all zones; student accommodation £125 all zones; industrial/offices/retail/D1-D2/other nil. Borough CIL Instalments Policy 2018 linked from council page (planningconsult.rbkc.gov.uk) - not fetched.
| Scheme | Liability | Exemption | At stake if filed wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extension, 120 m², owner-occupier | £11,636 – £150,632 | Form 9 | £150,632 |
| Garden annex, 60 m², for a relative | £5,818 – £75,316 | Form 8 | £75,316 |
| New self-build house, 180 m² | £17,455 – £225,949 | Form 7 | £225,949 |
| Small developer, 3 flats, 240 m² (no exemption) | £23,273 – £301,265 | none | £301,265 |
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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