Planning and Architecture
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National Planning Framework 4 – The Essentials!
8th October 2019 by jenniferjackson
What is the National Planning Framework (NPF)? The NPF is a long term spatial plan for Scotland that sets out where development and infrastructure is needed to support sustainable and inclusive growth. We have started work to prepare our fourth NPF (NPF4) which will look to Scotland in 2050. It will guide spatial development, set...
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Planning for a better future
7th February 2017 by Kevin Stewart MSP
Planning affects everyone’s lives, from making sure we have the right types of homes to improving our places and driving forward regeneration. When we launched the planning consultation on 10th January, the Scottish Government set out 20 proposals for revamping the system, which will support economic growth, delivery of houses and increase community involvement in planning...
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Self and Custom Build event 2016
13th October 2016 by planningarchitecture
The first Self and Custom Build event hosted by More Homes and Planning & Architecture Divisions was held on Thursday 15th September. The event, chaired by Malcolm Fraser, brought together guest speakers, developers, planners, land interests and the finance sector, to share ideas and experience on how we can face the challenges, and find...
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Publication of the first Programme for Government
7th September 2016 by planningarchitecture
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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Graduate Placement
28th July 2016 by planningarchitecture
I started my six month post with Planning and Architecture Division (PAD) at the end of February having graduated with an MSc in City Planning and Regeneration at the University of Glasgow, which followed directly on from a BSc in Environmental Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first week I spent some time talking...
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Scottish Ministers response to the report of the independent planning review
11th July 2016 by planningarchitecture
Scottish Ministers today published their response to the report of the independent planning review panel. The response sets out a mixture of immediate actions and longer-term scoping to be undertaken by the Scottish Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders. The response also outlines a programme of collaborative work which aims to turn the panel’s aspirations...
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Upcoming Planning & Architecture News
23rd March 2016 by planningarchitecture
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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Planning Decisions
25th January 2016 by planningarchitecture
Ever wondered what happens when a planning application is notified to Scottish Ministers? Planning Decisions is a small team of civil servants and professional planners who process and assess cases notified to Ministers under Circular 3/2009: Notification of Planning Applications. This brings us into contact with lots of interesting and high profile cases, some big,...
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Supplementary Guidance on Wind Energy – good example guidance.
11th January 2016 by planningarchitecture
The Scottish Government were recently issued with a Notice of Intention to Adopt Supplementary Guidance on Wind Energy for South Ayrshire. We were impressed with the content and format of the document and its compliance with national policy, guidance and advice. As such we believe this Supplementary Guidance to be a good example of how...
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Planning Delivery Advice – Housing and Infrastructure
1st December 2015 by planningarchitecture
Feedback on Stakeholder Workshops In June 2015 Alex Neil MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights, announced that new advice to improve planning for infrastructure and housing would be published towards the end of the year. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Scottish-Government-signals-planning-modernisation-19c7.aspx The purpose of the advice is to support the more effective delivery of housing and...