Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 Consultations
Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 Consultations
The Scottish Government has published three more consultation papers, setting out further detailed proposals for changes to the planning system under the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. They cover the Planning Hierarchy; Development Plan Examinations and Development Management. The consultation period for each expired on 21st March, 4th April and 2nd April respectively.
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Draft Regulations on the Planning Hierarchy- Consultation Paper- November 2007 - Closing Date 21/3/2008. For further information click here .
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Draft Regulations on Development Plan Examinations- Consultation Paper December 2007. Closing Date 4/4/2008. For further information click here .
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Development Management Consultation Paper - January 2008 - Closing Date 2/4/2008. For further information click here. Please click here for a copy of the Regulations which were laid before the Scottish Parliament on 23 December 2008.
The Scottish Government has also announced that proposed planning controls to regulate retail mezzanine floors have been postponed until further notice in light of the current economic climate. Our Planning Group is monitoring the position. Please continue to visit this website to find out when the proposed controls are being reconsidered.
Second National Planning Framework
As required by the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act, the proposed Second National Planning Framework (NPF2) was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 12 December 2008 for a period of 60 days consideration (until March 2009). Final modifications will be made by the Scottish Ministers and it is anticipated that it will be published in Spring 2009. For further information please click here.
For further information please contact: June Gilles
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