CIL is a levy that allows the Council to raise funds from developers in recognition of the fact that new development creates pressure on the borough’s infrastructure. In Epsom and Ewell, the Council has decided to allocate these funds across the whole Borough, having regard to where development has taken place or is planned to take place.
The Council’s CIL spending protocol sets out how CIL spending is administered in Epsom and Ewell.
On the 11 March 2025 the Councils Licencing and Planning Policy Committee approved the Epsom and Ewell CIL Spending Protocol (March 2025), this document sets out the Epsom and Ewell Borough specific protocol governing the process and criteria for selecting infrastructure projects for funding through CIL. The Neighbourhood CIL funding allocation application form is at the bottom of this page.
This process will be undertaken annually, below is an indicative timetable:
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Date (2026) |
Process
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March - May |
Bidding open |
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May - July |
Assessment of bids by CIL MWG |
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Sept - Nov |
Spending Decision made by Strategy and Resources Committee and notification of outcome |
Our annual funding round for 2026 will open on 9 March, closing 17 May 2026. In exceptional circumstances, it may be considered expedient to propose a spend from the Neighbourhood CIL fund outside of the annual funding cycle. Further information is contained in paragraphs 5.28 -5.29 of the CIL Spending Protocol and bids must be submitted using the form above (or the printable form below).
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you read the CIL Spending Protocol (March 2025) (Section 5 - pages 13-18) when completing your Neighbourhood CIL funding allocation application form (at the bottom of this page).
Email CIL@epsom-ewell.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Click here for more general information about CIL.
