Steve Dally's experience with Waverley Borough Council began with a minor planning amendment that led to a £70,000 charge, misinterpreted as a new development. Initially granted permission for a rear extension exempt from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the council's misclassification subjected Dally to severe stress and financial strain. For five years, the council refused to acknowledge the error. The CIL typically applies to new developments, but exemptions exist for specific home modifications. Acknowledgments from local officials reveal systemic flaws preventing error rectification.
Steve Dally faced a £70,000 charge after Waverley Borough Council misclassified a minor amendment to his planning permission as a new build, causing significant distress. 'I was blindsided,' he stated.
The Community Infrastructure Levy generally applies to new residential builds exceeding 100 square metres, but exemptions exist, including for self-build homes and certain extensions.
Five years of pressure from Waverley Borough Council ensued as they maintained the legality of the CIL charge without an appeal process, reflecting a lack of mechanisms to correct errors.
Liberal Democrat councillor Liz Townsend acknowledged the flaws in the system, stating, 'The system was set up with no safety net,' highlighting the inability to rectify mistakes.
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