Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy

IMP 3 Securing Infrastructure

The Council will use Planning Obligations/Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge to secure financial contributions, or works, to meet on and off-site infrastructure requirements which are required to support and mitigate the impacts of development.

The Council’s approach to planning contributions is set out in a Supplementary Planning Document on Planning Obligations and a CIL Charging Schedule will be developed. Examples of infrastructure for which planning contributions will be required include transport schemes, education, health, climate change, community facilities, open spaces, and environmental improvements. It is acknowledged that such an approach will not always be suitable and where this is demonstrated the Council will negotiate on a site-by-site basis to ensure viability and deliverability.

Developers are also encouraged to liaise with infrastructure providers as early as possible in the development process to ensure essential infrastructure services are provided effectively.