If an LA introduces the community infrastructure levy (CIL), then any CIL is to be paid by the landowner of the land in any planning application. There is, however, a potential problem, because the landowner’s consent is not needed for a planning application. So, if a developer makes an application over someone else’s land, and the developer is an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle), with no other assets, and becomes insolvent then it seems the landowner will be stuck with the bill for CIL!