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<p>The provision of the right infrastructure at the right time is very important to
new and existing communities, including those in rural locations. Where infrastructure
is required as a result of new development, local planning authorities can require
contributions from developers towards that infrastructure. Contributions can be sought
through Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy.</p><p>To create
a more efficient, effective and transparent system, the Levelling Up and Regeneration
Bill proposes a new Infrastructure Levy. This will be a mandatory, non-negotiable
charge, set and collected locally, to largely replace the complex and discretionary
Section 106 regime and CIL charge.</p><p>The Bill will require local authorities to
prepare infrastructure delivery strategies. These will set out a strategy for delivering
local infrastructure through spending Levy proceeds. They will create a more transparent
process for local people on how funds will be spent and what infrastructure will be
delivered to support development. It will be for local councils to decide which infrastructure
projects they spend the proceeds on.</p><p>The Levy will be brought forward through
regulations that will set out the detail of how it will operate. We intend to consult
on this detail, prior to any publication of regulations.</p>
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