Regional Land Use Partnerships are being piloted to help develop Scotland\u2019s approach to land use in support of our green recovery and transition to net-zero.<\/p>\n
The Partnerships will help national and local government, communities, land owners and stakeholders work together to find ways to optimise land use in a fair and inclusive way – meeting local and national objectives and supporting the journey to net zero.
\nThey will be piloted in:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cairngorms National Park
\n\u2022 Highland Council
\n\u2022 Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
\n\u2022 North East Region (Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils)
\n\u2022 South of Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders Councils)<\/p>\n
The Scottish Government will work with the pilot groups to test approaches to partnership governance that best suit the local situation and priorities. This will help inform future decisions on wider establishment of Partnerships.<\/p>\n
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said:<\/p>\n
\u201cScotland\u2019s commitment to tackling the twin crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss is unwavering. Our journey to net zero will be transformational and touch every aspect of our lives. Our approach to land use will be vital to achieving our objectives.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven Scotland\u2019s unique and diverse natural environment, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to land use, and it is right that we use and empower local knowledge and expertise to guide our journey. It is also important to recognise that land use development is not just a rural matter \u2013 it is something that concerns every corner of the country, which is why I am pleased that urban areas will also be included in the pilot scheme.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is critical that we ensure a just transition to net zero, one that leaves no-one behind. These Partnerships will take a collaborative and inclusive approach to supporting decision-making, making sure they meet local priorities while supporting our national endeavour to end Scotland\u2019s contribution to climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n
Background<\/p>\n
Enabling regional land use partnerships is a Programme for Government 2019\/20 commitment, reaffirmed in 2020\/2021.<\/p>\n
The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) published recommendations for Regional Land Use Partnership implementation on 3 November 2020.<\/p>\n
Local planning authorities, as part of the indicative Regional Spatial Strategy (iRSS) network, were invited to express an interest in becoming a Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP) pilot. This approach was recommended by the SLC, and will support synergies between iRSS and RLUP objectives.<\/p>\n
Grant Moir, Chief Executive at the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted that the Cairngorms National Park is to become a Regional Land Use Partnership pilot area. The scale of the National Park and the excellent partnership working that already exists here means that we are well placed to help Scotland trial new approaches to aid green recovery, meet net zero targets and tackle the biodiversity crisis. We are starting the development of the new National Park Partnership Plan this year so the timing of the RLUP pilot announcement is perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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