Last week, we published a post (see
here) noting that the Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy 2
('MCIL2') was due to come into force on 1 April 2019,
setting out details of the new charges, which developments would be
affected and the implications for developers. By a letter dated 28
February 2019, the Greater London Authority ('GLA') has now
confirmed that the Mayor of London has formally adopted the MCIL2 Charging Schedule and that it will
indeed be brought into effect on 1 April. Two modifications have
been made to the final version of the Charging Schedule, the most
important of which is that the Elephant and Castle Opportunity Area
is not part of the Central London Charging Area for office, retail
and hotel development; the second modification clarifies the
definitions of hotel, office and retail uses. The GLA has also
confirmed that MCIL2 will be used to fund both Crossrail 1 (the
Elizabeth Line) and Crossrail 2, and that the MCIL2 Charging
Schedule will
