What the New Planning System in Scotland Now Means

John Wright, a Planning consultant with Strutt and Parker in Edinburgh, who has been intimately involved in the changes to the planning system, gives an expert overview

The changes brought about by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 not only alter the legislative context within which decisions are made on development schemes but also bring about a fundamental "culture change" on both the private and public sectors. The new context is much more orientated around increased involvement, transparency and local autonomy in decision making.

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