NEWS: Have your say on new infrastructure charges
Residents can have their say on how much councils in South Worcestershire should charge developers for providing infrastructure to support new homes and businesses.
Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon District councils are holding a public consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedules from Monday, 2 February to 11.59pm on Monday, 2 March 2026.
CIL is a way of securing contributions from developers for infrastructure needed to support the wider impact of a development, like a new school or road. This is different to Section 106 contributions, which are used to mitigate reduce the immediate impact of a specific development.
S106 contributions will continue to be used to help fund things such as affordable housing or upgrades to access junctions to new sites.
The CIL Charging Schedule sets out how much developers must pay based on what they are planning to build. Once adopted the amounts are set and cannot be changed or negotiated.
The document has been revised to reflect legal changes and the emerging South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR).
Fees for building on new land (greenfield sites) have in most cases gone up, whereas fees for brownfield sites (land already built on) stay the same because clearing and demolishing old buildings costs more money. A new charge has been introduced for drive-thru services.
The document will be scrutinised in public at a later date, known as an examination. Comments from the public consultation will be used as part of that process.
An independent Inspector will assess whether the draft charging schedule meets legal requirements and ensure the proposed rates are supported by evidence and do not threaten the viability of development outlined in the Local Plan.
The Inspector will recommend changes to the schedule before it goes to councillors on the three councils for approval, which is expected in the summer.
Cllr David Harrison, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Flooding, said: “Ensuring the right infrastructure is in place to support development is a key ask of our residents and an ambition we share. Getting the right CIL charging schedule in place is critical to achieving this aim. This is your opportunity to influence that process. I encourage people to take part and share their views.”
Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/consultations for more information.
People can have their say using the online form. Views can also be sent in by email to
Paper copies will be available in local libraries, as well as council offices in Pershore, Malvern and The Guildhall in Worcester.
Date published: 6 February 2026