Hi,
Looking for a quick piece of advice - we've got a developer who wants to start work under a RM application in May, but he currently has a new RM permission in for the same site (new full app, not a variation of conditions) which has just been validated.
As far as I can see, if he starts work on site under the original one, as soon as the new permission is granted he'll have to pay the remaining outstanding CIL (we'd abate any payments made), as well as the £2500 deemed commencement surcharge, as well as the amount previously granted Social Housing relief, as I don't think this can be transferred over.
Is there a way around this, other than submitting a s73 variation of conditions application? I'm trying to help - it seems like he's been badly advised by a couple of different people and the outcome is that he'll have to pay more CIL than expected, and all immediately rather than in accordance with our instalment policy. I've asked if he can start work later on, but that's a real last resort as he doesn't want to let builders etc down.
Any advice/thoughts gratefully received!
Robyn
