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? Key Takeaway NPF4 is now part of Scotland’s statutory development plan. Almost every planning application in Scotland will be assessed against one or more of its policies, making it one of the most important considerations when determining whether planning permission is likely … 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