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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Click here to view ixia’s response to the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) July 2009 consultation document, Community Infrastructure Levy: Detailed proposals and draft regulations for the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

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Over the last ten years the planning system has been, and continues to be, reformed to support the delivery of the Government’s Sustainable Communities agenda - the social, economic and environmental development of places. Over the same period, public art has become seen as a key ingredient in the success of development and regeneration initiatives. Therefore, ixia, in partnership with international legal practice DLA Piper LLP, has sought the advice of Ian Dove QC at No5 Chambers on the relationship between public art and the planning system. The last time this was done was in 1988 by Robert Carnwath QC. For more information, click here.

The Planning Bill, introduced in 2007, has now been enacted as the Planning Act 2008 and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has become a reality. ixia will issue further information regarding CIL, the arts and public art once the Government releases detailed guidance about the Levy later this year. For ixia’s current views on CIL, please refer to our April 2008 and September 2008 updates. The issues described here are still relevant.

In July 2007, ixia published a review of policy, guidance and practice regarding public art and the planning system and process in England. The findings of the review provide guidance on the preparation of a supplementary planning document for public art. Ian Dove QC’s Advice supports the recommendations in this guidance. Free copies of ixia’s review can be downloaded here.

During 2007-2009, ixia held a number of training Seminars to deliver the findings of its ongoing review. Following the success of these Seminars, and in response to the demands of attendees, ixia is reviewing the ways in which we can deliver training and provide sustained and long-term support to individuals within the public art sector. Further information about these training opportunities will be available shortly - keep checking the Training section of the website and sign up to our e-mail updates to be the first to know!

Please note: our Planning Research is ongoing, and ixia welcomes your comments and feedback by email.