Hi, we have a case where someone put in an application for a
standalone annex in the rear of their property, not PD but under
100sqm. As a new dwelling then CIL liable.
During a site visit it transpired they had already commenced work
prior to a decision.
We advised that in accordance with the CIL Regs that relief couldn't
be applied for (as works had commenced).
The applicant has now said that he may withdraw the application and
submit one for an 'outbuilding', as this is less than 100sqm then no
CIL payable. He has then indicated that he will use the outbuilding
as an outbuilding for a bit and then covert to his annex.
Whilst this would be an unauthorised use our enforcement team have
said they won't take any action as they cannot identify harm (which I accept).
As they won't have a permission I can't see how we can then recover
any CIL due?
