Planning and Architecture

  • Publication of the first Programme for Government

    7th September 2016 by

    Yesterday marked the publication of the first Programme for Government (PfG) of the new parliament. This sets out the legislative programme and how we will deliver our wider ambitions including driving inclusive economic growth and empowering communities. The PfG emphasises the critical role of the planning system in supporting continued growth and investment, and creating...

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  • Stakeholder feedback – beta.gov.scot

    29th August 2016 by

    We have undergone changes to the way our information is displayed on our new webpages. We would really like to hear what you think about our content and structure on the new site and get your ideas on any improvements we could make. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to improve and...

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  • Upcoming Planning & Architecture News

    23rd March 2016 by

    From 24th March there are restrictions on communication until after May 5, Scottish Parliament Election http://ow.ly/Y4l9R  Here are some of our upcoming changes and projects during this pre-election period. We are seeking comments on our Draft Planning Delivery Advice: Housing and Infrastructure by March 31, 2016 to deliveryadvice@gov.scot. This draft advice has been issued in order to allow for further...

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  • Welcome to our new Planning and Architecture blog

    8th October 2015 by

    Feedback from our stakeholders told us that we needed more informal methods to communicate with them. We have responded to that by committing to a package of service improvements targeted at increasing our digital presence and improving communication. The creation of this blog is part of that wider package and colleagues will use it to regularly...

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