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This update will focus on:
- consideration of key provisions in National Planning Framework (“NPF4”), including biodiversity enhancement (included related consultations) and changed approach to housing land supply
- progress with implementation of the new development plan framework
- update on progress with implementing reform of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 including recent implementation of provisions on masterplan consent areas and controls over short term lets
- consideration of recent Scottish Government consultations on planning including "Investing in Planning: a consultation on resourcing Scotland's planning system"
- changes to provisions about planning obligations and consultation on proposals to establish an infrastructure levy payable to Councils
- implications of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023
The update will also provide:
- references to relevant announcements in “Programme for Government 2004-2025" and the Green Industrial Strategy for Scotland (2024)
- a commentary about any recent Scottish Government planning policy, guidance and advice
- a review of recent court decisions (from both north and south of the border)
- details about any noteworthy planning appeal decisions
- updates about related areas of law (including consultation on compulsory purchase reform) and proposed land-use planning reforms elsewhere such as the consultation on proposed reforms to the NPPF and changes to the planning system in England in the July 2024
Those attending this virtual classroom will gain a better understanding of:
- current progress with implementation of planning reform
- Scottish Government planning policy, guidance and advice
- recent court decisions
- Scottish Government planning appeal decisions
