The housebuilding industry has set up a "fighting fund" to employ real estate expert Savills to represent housebuilders throughout the process of establishing charging schedules under the Community Infrastructure Levy.<br> <br> The move – by HBF's larger housebuilder members – is an attempt by the industry to ensure local authorities are setting realistic CIL levels that do not make development unviable – as is required under CIL legislation.<br> <br> The move follows the judgment in the Greater Norwich Development Area when, following representation by Savills and others, the inspector recommended the councils reduce the proposed residential rates by up to 35% as the rates were too high and could pose a "significant risk" to the delivery of schemes.<br> <br> HBF has also beefed up its planning department to ensure representation at all future local plan enquiries to ensure local authorities are meeting their responsibilities with regards to housing plans.