The whole topic of "planning gain" (in the widest
sense) has been somewhat confused recently. While it has
been recognised that there are issues to be addressed the
doubts over whether or not we were to have a Planning Gain
Supplement or not has caused a lack of clarity and
certainty.
In Scotland we are in reality no further forward. We
currently await a clear statement from the Scottish Government
as to how they propose to proceed. It was interesting to
note that in the draft SPP3 which was published in January
there is reference to a review being undertaken of the
framework relating to planning agreements in general
terms. Specific comment however is made to the effect
that the Scottish Government "believe it is right in
principle that the public should benefit from the uplift in
value of land due to the grant of planning
permission". That language is certainly consistent
with...
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