Exemptions and relief

Claiming exemption or relief

CIL is mandatory for liable developments, but some exemptions or reliefs may be available if claimed correctly.

Self-build housing

You can claim an exemption if you're building or commissioning your own home.

You must:

• Submit CIL Form 7 Part 1 and Form 2 (Assumption of Liability) before development commences
• Receive confirmation from the Council before commencing work
• Submit CIL Form 6 (Commencement Notice) before commencing work
• Submit CIL Form 7 Part 2 within 6 months of completion

Disqualifying events (within 3 years of completion):

• Selling or renting the home
• Using the home for a different purpose
• Not living there as your main residence

You can only claim one self-build exemption at a time. If you commence one development, others will be cancelled and become chargeable.

Residential annexes or extensions

Exemptions may apply if you're building a residential annex or extending your own home.

• Annexes: Submit CIL Form 8 and Form 6 (Commencement Notice)
• Extensions: Submit CIL Form 9. No commencement notice is required

For annexe exemptions, disqualifying events include:

• Letting the annex
• Selling the annex or home separately
• Using the main dwelling for a non-residential use

Social housing relief

Charitable or Social Housing Relief may be available.

• Submit CIL Form 10: Charitable or Social Housing Relief Claim

Exceptional circumstances relief

This applies only within Strategic Locations as defined in the Trafford Local Plan.

Submit CIL Form 11 and supporting evidence before development commences. 

View all CIL exemptions and relief forms on the Planning Portal