Scottish Planning System Consultation

Posted on March 10, 2017

The Scottish Government Planning team are holding a public consultation on the future of the Scottish Planning System.

The consultation, titled “Places, People and Planning”, aims to give everyone a say in the future of planning in Scotland. It builds on the work of the Independent Panel, the Scottish Government and stakeholders, presents proposals for change and provides an opportunity for people to help shape the future of the planning system in Scotland.

Following completion of the consultation period, analysis of the responses will be undertaken and published within 12 weeks of the consultation closing. The analysis will help inform the drafting and production of a draft Planning Bill, which is to be introduced to Parliament in Year 2 of the Parliamentary Programme.

The deadline for responses is Tuesday 4^th April.

For further information, please visit the Scottish Government’s consultation website.

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