Community Infrastructure Levy in Richmond upon Thames
Residential CIL in Richmond upon Thames is charged per m² of new gross internal area under the council's charging schedule (effective 2014-11-01). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential development (higher band)Ic=239, Ip(2026)=400Source: Richmond upon Thames charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £250.00 | £418.41 (2026) | £418.41/m² |
| Residential development (lower band)Ic=239, Ip(2026)=400Source: Richmond upon Thames charging schedule · verified 2026-09-18 | £190.00 | £317.99 (2026) | £317.99/m² |
Source: charging schedule · council CIL page · zone map · verified 2026-09-18. Charging Schedule approved 22 July 2014, effective 1 Nov 2014. Two residential bands (higher/lower) shown on Figure 1 map inside the charging schedule PDF (no separate map URL). Other rates: offices in Richmond Town Centre £25, convenience retail £150, comparison retail in Richmond TC £150, hotels & care homes (lower band) £25, all other uses £0. Indexed 2026 rates from CIL Annual Rate Summary 2026 (dated 22 Dec 2025): https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/yidchnq5/cil_annual_rate_summary_2026.pdf. Instalment policy PDF: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/11606/cil_instalments_policy.pdf (not fetched). Mayoral CIL Band 1 collected on top.
| Scheme | Liability | Exemption | At stake if filed wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extension, 120 m², owner-occupier | £49,795 – £61,846 | Form 9 | £61,846 |
| Garden annex, 60 m², for a relative | £24,898 – £30,923 | Form 8 | £30,923 |
| New self-build house, 180 m² | £74,693 – £92,768 | Form 7 | £92,768 |
| Small developer, 3 flats, 240 m² (no exemption) | £99,590 – £123,691 | none | £123,691 |
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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