Barking99

(Temp) I have my cil exemption from the council. Filled all forms in. Also my sale contract indemnifies me from cil and states new owner to make enquiries regarding cil. But I also would like to do my best to help them if I can. As it does seem unfair.

(Temp) thank you. That’s what I thought. Yes it just doesn’t seem to cover all scenarios. And I can’t see why if the other owner says he is a self builder and fills his exemption form in now why he can’t get an exemption aswell. He still has to comply the same rules ie live in it for 3 years , bills proof he lives there etc.

(Newhome)We are completing this Friday on the sale so it appears none of us inc myself are very savvy! I stupidly read it as self builders were exempt and didn’t think of looking into at depth at time when applying for PP. Just looking for a way around this to help the other self builder as I have my exemption and transfer of liability

You will get a self build exemption for Plot1 as long as you fill in all correct paperwork and also a commencement form before you start on any works. But you will be liable for the cil on the other plot as soon as you start aswell.

If the second plot owner applies for PP (as they might want to change the Plans anyway)would that still mean I could not start my self build until he has permission?

The problem is I want to get on with my self build as soon as possible but feel guilty if it denies the other self builder the opportunity for exemption. I originally was going to build the two houses (1self-build)and in hindsight should thought more about cil liability. It does seem an unfair system when they are trying to promote selling plots to self-builders

Thank you. So I would have to apply for a NMA. Do you know how long this would likely take to approve? So I would not be able to start before approval? I know the council like to receive funds from CIL charging can they refuse the amendment? ( genuine self builders)

Hello I have two plots with pp. (both on one PP) I am self building and have a cil exemption on plot one and selling plot 2 to a self builder. As, I don’t want to trigger cil if I commence on my plot. Which means the other self builder won’t be able to claim exemption from cil. (Not phased) Is there anyway around this as it seems very unfair for the other self builder if I start and he then becomes liable for his cil without exemption because of this? Thanks

They actually don’t need to go on our land to supply the only house with overhead cable. That house has underground cabling going down the pavement outside their house they can connect to no problem. There is absolutely no need if they did this for the poles and cable to be on our land. It’s just they seem to want us to pay for removal and new underground connection for this remaining property with the overhead connection. This was why I was wondering because they don’t seem to have a wayleave I could perhaps negotiate or ask them to sort it as it’s their problem.

Thank you for your reply. I’m abit puzzled by wayleaves. Definitely had no payments. Is it in our favour if there isn’t one? I don’t know why they didn’t take poles n cable down n give that remaining one house underground cable(apart from costs) as the connection is in pavement outside their house. Even our new underground connection can be easily done but the costs seem sky high! Just reading through other posts on how to reduce costs and perhaps to fight back abit. Any suggestions and advice how to proceed are greatly appreciated.

Oh sorry. Wasn’t very clear Cables and poles need removed as in way of new build. Doesn’t seem to be a wayleave. Had a quote from uk power?. Just wondering if we are responsible for all costs. Thanks

Hello everyone Have just recently come across this great site. ?. Invaluable information for all newbies. We have a building plot that we have to divert the electricity poles (on our land)and cable as it goes diagonally across site to supply one neighbouring house. All the rest of houses on road have underground cables No easement or wayleaves as far as we are aware. Just wondering if anyone has any experience to how to keep costs down and rights as the landowners? Going to be addicted to this site now I’ve found it. Jane