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Sep 16 2020
SP=EED is our practical guide to undertaking effective community engagement in planning and is freely available to download. It is referred to in the Scottish Government Planning Advice Note 3/2010 as a benchmarking tool for community engagement.
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Aug 17 2020
Following a report by the Scottish Land Commission (May 2019), we are taking stock of the effectiveness of planning obligations. The findings of the review will inform future policy development on infrastructure planning and delivery in Scotland.
Jul 31 2019
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 20th June 2019 and received Royal Assent on 25th July 2019 An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about how land is developed and used.
Jun 25 2019
Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about how land is developed and used. The Bill is part of the Review of Planning designed to strengthen and simplify Scotland's planning system.
The consultation asks for your views on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland. There has clearly been a significant growth in short-term lets in a small timescale and the consultation sets out the factual background, describes the issues
Apr 09 2019
'Planning for Great Places' is a service statement that explains how Scottish Natural Heritage will work with others to: • share knowledge about Scotland’s nature; • invest in nature; • support plan and place-making; • provide advice
Sep 26 2018
Provides more technical detail on how SEPA’s zero waste development planning guidance is applied and the reasons for our position.
Provides more technical detail on how SEPA’s flood risk development planning and development management guidance is applied and the reasons for our position.