The Scottish Land Commission is calling for the public sector to be able to benefit from increased land values which are suitable for development.
The land reform body is advising on the Government’s Planning Bill, which is reaching stage three. It would like to see a greater proportion of increased values on land earmarked for development going to the public purse.
It is recommending that the Scottish Government does the following:
Undertakes a national review of developer contributions (Section 75 payments) that are often used to fund on-site infrastructure, needed to make developments acceptable in planning terms.Implements a new infrastructure levy, as set out in the Planning Bill, that could help fund improvements.Requires that masterplans in the new Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs) provide detailed costings for the infrastructure needed.
The Scottish Land Commission is calling for the public sector to be able to benefit from increased land values which are suitable for development.
The land reform body is advising on the Government’s Planning Bill, which is reaching stage three. It would like to see a greater proportion of increased values on land earmarked for development going to the public purse.
It is recommending that the Scottish Government does the following:
Undertakes a national review of developer contributions (Section 75 payments) that are often used to fund on-site infrastructure, needed to make developments acceptable in planning terms.Implements a new infrastructure levy, as set out in the Planning Bill, that could help fund improvements.Requires that masterplans in the new Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs) provide detailed costings for the infrastructure needed. 
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