Can anyone clarify the rules about how we spend CIL income in relation to the R123 list. My understanding of the R123 list is that it sets out the types and items of infrastructure that the LPA wishes to fund (in part or whole) through CIL. The LPA is then unable to seek S106 contributions towards those types/items of infrastructure. When it comes to spending CIL income, are we restricted to spending it on items/types of infrastructure specified on the R123 list? I cannot see anything in the regulations that clearly indicates whether this is the case or not. In theory, could you have a short R123 list of items that you know you won't want to collect S106 towards, and spend CIL income on other infrastructure, as long as it supports the development of your area? Any advice much appreciated.
