Levy payable by developer where GIA exceeed 100 sq m. Some forms of housing are exempt but retail development is included. Rates vary but for retail development in Bristol, the rate is £120/m2. The council takes 5% for admin, gives 15% to the new Community Partnerships. and uses 80% for infrastructure which includes the rapid transit scheme, parks and green spaces, schools, regeneration of Knowle West and Locklease

According to BCR guidance, the decision on how the funds will be spent is to be made by a committee of the councillors in the relevant large planning area of which there are 6.

For the LIDL application, with 2,206 sq m, the levy would amount to £265k, of which about £40k would come to the area.