Town Planning

Understanding Scotland’s Development Hierarchy: Local, Major and National Developments

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If you are considering a development project in Scotland, you may hear planners and planning officers refer to the “development hierarchy”. This system categorises development proposals as either Local, Major or National developments. The category of development can influence how an application is processed, the level of information required, consultation requirements, determination timescales and the … Read more

What is NPF4? A Guide to Scotland’s National Planning Framework

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What is NPF4 and Why Does it Matter for Planning Applications in Scotland? National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is Scotland’s national planning policy document and forms part of the statutory development plan. This guide explains what NPF4 is, how it fits within Scotland’s planning system and how it influences planning decisions. If you are considering … Read more

Welcome to the New Planning.scot Website

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Welcome to our new website, which is now live and continuing to take shape. Please bear with us as we populate the site with additional content, resources and information over the coming weeks and months. We have a range of articles and guidance planned covering Scotland’s planning system, planning applications, planning policy, Certificates of Lawfulness, … Read more