The Regulations state that a local planning authority’s CIL receipts should be allocated as follows:

• 80% for large infrastructure projects (Borough CIL or BCIL)
• 15% for “Neighbourhood CIL” (NCIL) for smaller, more local projects. In other local planning authority areas this needs to be allocated direct to neighbourhood planning forums or parish councils – neither of which applies to Bexley; and
• up to 5% to offset the costs of administering the scheme

Up to September 2019, when considering on what infrastructure projects CIL income could be spent, authorities needed to publish a ‘Regulation 123 List’ with details of the individual projects and project themes for CIL spend. To avoid double-charging, authorities could not seek additional developer contributions through s106 agreements for the projects or project themes on the Regulation 123 List. The List applied solely to the 80% BCIL; the 15% NCIL was not subject to the same spending restrictions and could be used for any project benefitting (and supporting development of) the relevant local area. NCIL may be used to contribute towards BCIL projects, but not the other way around.

For NCIL (but not BCIL), local authorities must consult with the public on priorities for projects in their area that could be paid for through NCIL.

Table 7 below sets out the total CIL expenditure on allocated projects for the reporting year and is followed by detail on the nature of these projects (figures in some instances have been rounded to the nearest £1,000).

Flood Risk Management Schemes - further works to enhance the efficacy of the rain garden in Bowness Road, which benefited from a rain garden and an innovative in highway drainage strip. Investigatory and preparatory work in Erith Road, Eastern Way and Danson Road. Working with Thames Water the extent of flood risk near The Oval and Burnt Oak Lane has been reduced. Continuation of work in partnership with the Environment Agency, Network Rail and Thames Water to reduce the risk of flooding at Battle Road and Pembroke Road.

Playground Improvement Programme - rolling programme of renewal and replacement of playground equipment at a number of parks.

Erith Regeneration - Erith High Street public realm improvements including new paving, improved crossing points and better bus stop waiting area. Riverside Gardens improvement works including the provision of a new playground, adult fitness equipment and a ramp providing an accessible route between the gardens and the Thames Path.

Abion Road Surgery scheme – the provision of additional consulting rooms within the existing building to cater for an increase in demand from surrounding sites.

Parking improvements in Felixstowe Road – re-opening of Felixstowe Road car park following use as a construction compound for the Crossrail works.

Bexleyheath signage – replacement Legible London totem sign panel.

Sidcup signage – replacement Legible London map outside Sidcup Station to update features.

Traffic Count Sensors – The erection and operation of a network of traffic count sensors at key junctions and routes across the borough to collect mode split data for statutory returns as well as enabling the monitoring of network performance, journey times and delays.

Table 8 below sets out the amount of CIL receipts which were allocated but not spent in the reporting year (figures in some instances have been rounded to the nearest £1,000). These have subsequently been reprofiled into future years or reallocated to other projects as appropriate.