Planning Gain – The Future?

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 the