Today we published guidance on Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods. The finalised guidance is intended to assist planning authorities, communities, businesses & others with key roles in delivering local living. gov.scot/publications/s…

Consultation currently open on proposals for regulations to amend our National Planning Framework (NPF) & Local Development Plans (LDPs). We want a planning system which is flexible & responsive. Views welcome by 22 May 2024. consult.gov.scot/local-governme…

Do you have a private sector interest in planning? This blog makes clear the opportunities for getting involved in the new Evidence Report stage of local development planning.
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Masterplan Consent Area Regulations consultation will allow planning authorities to take a place leadership role and help facilitate investment in their areas. Only 4 weeks left to submit your views - closes 22 May 2024. bit.ly/3w3Ud5A

We look forward to welcoming a great group of speakers & participants to our #20MinuteNeighbourhoods event today at the iconic V&A Dundee. It should be a great learning event that includes the launch & publication of our latest research University of Dundee Urban Design Group Royal Town Planning Institute

We are inviting comments on a proposal to disapply time limits for taking enforcement action on unauthorised development, which requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Submit your view before 11 July 2024. bit.ly/3TZjLsy

Bookings for this year's Scottish Young Planners' Conference will close on 19 April. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers on the theme of Future Planners. Checkout the programme and book here:
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North Ayrshire Council Scottish Government The Minister also visited Lochshore Park, The Training Station, new eco-bungalows & community beach hubs DevelopArdrossan.

“I want to thank North Ayrshire Council for the opportunity to see first-hand the positive impact place-based investment is having on communities and businesses.”

On a visit to North Ayrshire Council, Planning Minister Joe FitzPatrick saw housing construction taking place in a Simplified Planning Zone in Irvine.
Lessons from the Montgomerie Park pilot will inform Scottish Government’s Masterplan Consent Areas consultation.

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Understanding the 20-Minute Neighbourhood. This in-person event in Dundee brings together policy makers at the Scottish Government, academics & researchers, urban planning consultants, local community organisations, & designers. 19 April, 12:15 to 16:45
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Last year we consulted on mandatory training on planning for elected members. An independent analysis of the responses has now been published. To view, please see here: bit.ly/3xpFxhC

We're delighted to celebrate today the outputs from our three-year #ClimateAction Towns project and the launch of our resources to help others take community based climate action. Here's a quick video from today's event. Explore our resources here: bit.ly/CATRL24X

New measures to simplify the planning process for zero and low carbon technologies will help homeowners and businesses save money and reduce emissions.

They will make it easier to adapt properties in response to the cost of living and climate crises.

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Local development plan greenhouse gas emissions policies – Section 3F Annual Report laid in Parliament today finds that after 1 April, latest policy and regulation surpasses current legislation, which is considered to be no longer necessary. bit.ly/3xlEuyW

Changes include PDR for solar panels for domestic and non-domestic buildings, domestic wind turbines, window alteration/replacement and electricity substations. See the policy note for more information. bit.ly/3vjHM5u

Permitted Development Rights Review- We’ve laid legislation in Parliament to further reduce the need to apply for planning permission for certain developments involving renewable energy technologies, changes to windows & electricity network infrastructure. bit.ly/3xg95y9

Aberdeen’s project to involve young people in the Beach Masterplan won the People's Choice award at the Scottish Planning Innovation Awards.

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🎉 Our InformedDECISION project with CivTech Scotland and Informed Solutions has just won the Digital Category in the Scottish Planning Innovation Awards! The AI-based platform helps us make quicker, consistent decisions on sustainable development. Learn more orlo.uk/J5VVp

We're thrilled that the community-led Stobswell Pocket Places project has won a Scottish Planning Innovation Award in the People category: gov.scot/news/local-pla… @stobswellforum @dundeecouncil Scottish Water #Dundee #Stobswell