The Scottish government launched a consultation into the future of planning this week.

‘Resourcing a High Quality Planning System’ looks at planning fees and ways of funding government agencies involved in planning. Proposals include charging for pre-application discussions, meaning developers would have to pay for advice from planning teams before submitting an application.

The consultation runs until 15 October 2010.

John Swinney, Scottish cabinet secretary for finance and sustainable growth, says: “This consultation looks at how planning can be resourced more effectively in the context of public sector constraints and slower rates of development.

“It explores alternative delivery options and proposes fee structures that are more proportionate in the longer term.”

To read the report in full, click here: Scottish Planning Consultation

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