The Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG) series' are being consolidated into one document. The thematic policies, currently set out in SPPs and NPPGs, will remain in force until replaced by the consolidated SPP in 2009.
When published in its final form, the new SPP will have Three Parts:
- Part One - The purpose of planning and core principles for the system's operation.
- Part Two - The objectives for development planning, development management and enforcement.
- Part Three - Thematic policies
Parts One and Two were published as Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) on 28 October 2008, superseding SPP1 The Planning System (2002). Part Three of the consolidated SPP is currently being prepared and will be published for consultation in spring 2009.
Further details are available from the Scottish Planning Policy home page