Copies of Circulars can be requested through our PLANNING HELPLINE: 08457 741741 (Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, ask for Planning Helpline, calls charged at local rate). Or you can telephone, fax or write to SEDD Planning 0131 244 7543 (fax 0131 244 7555) at 2H, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ
1/2006 27.04.06
The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Direction 2006
2/2005 20.12.05
The Town and Country Planning (Limit of Annual Value) (Scotland) Order 2005
1/2005 15.03.05
Notification of Planning Applications Development Affecting Trunk Roads and Special Roads
4/2004 27.09.04
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Guidance on the interface between planning control and licensing
3/2004 28.07.04
The Town and Country Planning (Electronic Communications) (Scotland) Order 2004
2/2004 20.07.04
Circular 2/2004: Strategic Environmental Assessment for Development Planning; The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Scotland) Regulations 2004
1/2004 1.06.04
Circular 1/2004: The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
4/2003 12.11.03
Circular 4/2003: Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003: Consequential Amendments to Planning and Compulsory Purchase Legislation
3/2003 4.11.03
Circular 3/2003: Environmental Impact Assessment (Water Management) (Scotland) Regulations 2003
2/2003 27.01.03
Circular 2/2003: Safeguarding of Aerodromes, Technical Sites and Military Explosives Storage Areas
1/2003 23.01.03
Circular 1/2003: The Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2002 Review of Old Mineral Permissions (ROMPs)
8/2002 15.10.02
Circular 8/2002: Control of Development in Airport Public Safety Zones
3/2002 28.03.02
Town and Country Planning fees for Applications and Deemed Applications (Scotland) Amendment Regulations
5/2001 23.07.01
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 2001: Development by Telecommunications Code System Operators
1/2001 22.01.01
The Town and Country Planning (Demolition which is not Development) (Scotland) Direction 2001
1/2000 23.08.00
Code Of Practice For Planning Appeals And Other Planning Cases Determined By Written Submissions
15/1999 13.8.99
The Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999
10/1999 9.4.99
Planning & Noise
9/1999 7.4.99
Indicative Forestry Strategies
4/1999 1.3.99
Planning Enforcement
3/1999 25.1.99
Town and Country Planning (Compensation for restrictions on mineral working and mineral waste depositing) (Scotland) Regulations 1998
2/1999 25.1.99
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) (Minerals) Regulations 1998
25/1998 25.11.98
Review of Old Mineral Permissions and Environmental Impact Assessment Notes for Guidance
20/1998 22.10.98
The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Direction 1998 Notification of Planning Applications
17/1998 (Supersedes 13/1997) 22.10.98
Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Order Inquiries and Hearings: Procedures and Good Practice
15/1998 06.10.98
Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Direction 1998 Notification of Planning Applications
7/1998 21.05.98
Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1998
4/1998 Addendum (Supersedes appendices A & B of 18/1986). See also NPPG 5 12.3.99
Model Planning Conditions
4/1998 (Supersedes 18/1986 (except appendices A & B)) See also NPPG 5 27.02.98
The Use of Conditions in Planning Permissions
2/1998 14.01.98
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1997: Water and Sewerage Authorities: Above Ground Sewerage Works
1/1998 (amended by 7/1998) 14.01.98
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997
43/1997 30.12.97
The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Direction 1997 Notification of Planning Applications
36/1997 (Supersedes 24/1995) 17.10.97
Compulsory Acquisition of Land. Land Compensation Rate of Interest.
17/1997 June 1997
Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
5/1997 01.04.97
Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1997: Consultation of Planning Applications for Roadside Facilities and Developments Affecting Playing Fields.
4/1997 (amended by 43/1997, 15/1998 and 20/1998. Also letters of 30 November 2000 issued with NPPG 6 Renewable Energy Developments and 9 October 2002 on Prime Quality Agricultural Land) 01.04.97
Notification of Planning Applications.
1/1997 (amended by 4/2000) 22.01.97
Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Regulations 1997.
42/1996 09.12.96
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2 Order 1996: Water and Sewerage Authorities and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks.
34/1996 01.11.1996
Commencement of Section 96 of the Environment Act 1995: Review of Old Minerals Permissions.
32/1996 25.09.96
Town and Country Planning Code of Practice for Local Plan Inquiries.
18/1996 (superseded in part by 4/1998) 22.05.96
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1996: Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras.
16/1996 29.04.96
National Planning Policy Guideline (NPPG) 8: Retailing.
12/1996 29.04.96
The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 Planning Agreements.
10/1996 09.04.96
The Town and Country Planning (Development Contrary to Development Plans) (Scotland) Direction 1996.
5/1996 07.03.96
Town and Country Planning (Costs of Inquiries Etc) (Standard Daily Amount) (Scotland) Regulations 1996.
4/1996 06.03.96
Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1996: Consultation with Community Councils and Scottish Environment Protection Agency, etc.
1/1996 02.02.96
Local Plan Inquiries: Local Plan Service Standards.
25/1995 06.12.95
The Designation of Structure Plan Areas (Scotland) Order 1995.
18/1995 (Supersedes 16/1987) 18.08.95
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Simplified Planning Zones
15/1995 20.07.95
The Town and Country Planning (Demolition which is not Development) (Scotland) Direction 1994.
2/1995 (amended by 15/1995) 11.01.95
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment (No.3) Order 1994: Demolition, Toll Road Facilities and Miscellaneous Amendments.
1/1995 11.01.95
The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 1994: Notices to Owners Etc under Section 24 and Miscellaneous Amendments.
29/1994 28.10.94
Amendments to the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) and (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Orders 1992 Consequential on Coal Privatisation.
25/1994 22.7.94
The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Direction 1994.
20/1994 15.06.94
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992: Amendments to Permitted Development Rights for Mineral Working and Exploration.
17/1994 19.05.94
The Land Compensation (Additional Development) (Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 1994.
15/1994 04.05.94
Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992 Level Crossing Safety and the Planning System.
13/1994 (superseded in part) 27.04.94
National Planning Policy Guideline "The Planning System" (NPPG 1). Planning Advice Note "Development Plan Departures" (PAN 41). The Town and Country Planning (Development Contrary to Development Plans) (Scotland) Direction 1994.
3/1994 10.02.94
National Planning Policy Guideline "The Planning System". Planning Advice Note "Development Plan Departures". Introduction of Section 18A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 and Town and Country Planning (Development Contrary to Development Plans) (Scotland) Direction 1994
16/1993 07.07.93
Hazardous Substances Consent - A Guide for Industry.
11/1993 (superseded in part) 29.04.93
Planning Controls for Hazardous Substances.
5/1993 09.03.93
Planning Controls for Hazardous Substances Town and Country Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 1993.
42/1992 (HHD 21/1992) 23.12.92
Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976: Section 23(2).
38/1992 30.10.92
Disposal of Surplus Government land - The Crichel Down Rules.
31/1992 22.07.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Control over Advertisements and Fish Farming.
26/1992 28.05.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Interim Development Order Permissions Operating Restoration and After Care Conditions in Scotland.
25/1992 12.05.92
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992: Amendments to Correct Printing Errors.
10/1992 11.03.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Control of "Fly Posting".
9/1992 11.03.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Enforcement of Tree Preservation Orders.
6/1992 21.02.92
The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992.
5/1992 21.02.92
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992.
2/1992 17.01.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Commencement of Minerals Provisions.
1/1992 17.01.92
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Agreements relating to Crown Land.
26/1991 (amended by Circular 15/1999) 20.12.91
Environmental Assessment and Private Legislation Procedures.
22/1991 30.08.91
Planning and Compensation Act 1991.
21/1991 30.08.91
Planning and Compensation Act 1991 Land Compensation and Compulsory Purchase.
3/1991 15.02.91
Electricity Generating Stations and Overhead Lines Permitted Development for Electricity Undertakings.
8/1990 22.03.90
Changes to the General Development Order.
7/1990 22.03.90
The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Submissions Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1990. The Town and Country Planning (General Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1990.
6/1990 22.03.90
Award of Expenses in Appeals and other Planning Proceedings and in Compulsory Purchase Order Inquiries.
14/1989 10.04.89
Advertisements: Delegation of Appeals.
1/1988 11.01.88
EC Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (Directive 79/409/EEC). (Available from Rural Affairs Division).
23/1987 (amended by NPPG 4) 16.12.87
Opencast Coal Mining.
18/1987 (amended by 29/1988 and 25/1994) 30.10.87
Development Involving Agricultural Land.
17/1987 15.09.87
New Provisions and Revised Guidance Relating to Listed Buildings of Conservation Areas. Partially superseded.
9/1987 29.04.87
Development Control in National Scenic Areas. (Available from Rural Affairs Division).
38/1986 (amended by 29/1988) 22.12.86
The Location of Major Retail Developments.
37/1986 22.12.86
Housing and Planning Act 1986.
22/1986 17.07.86
Directional Advertising Signs for Tourist Attractions and Facilities.
12/1986 11.04.86
Planning Control Over Onshore Oil and Gas Operations.
9/1986 (amended by 8/1990) 26.02.86
Changes to the General Development Order.
25/1985 (amended by 9/1986) 15.08.85
Telecommunications Development.
19/1985 16.07.85
Town and Country Planning (Compensation) Act 1985.
18/1985 16.07.85
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 Developments by Statutory Undertakers - Consultation with Planning Authorities.
17/1985 16.07.85
Development Control Priorities and Procedures.
9/1985 (amended by 29/1988) 25.05.85
Single User Sites for High Technology Activities.
6/1985 20.12.85
Code of Practice for the Examination in Public of Structure Plans.
26/1984 (and Memorandum 27/1984) superseded in part by 13/1997 20.08.84
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972: Planning Appeals.
21/1984 (amended by 17/1987 and 38/1992) 03.03.84
Crown Land and Crown Development.
10/1984 09.04.84
Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984.
6/1984 (amended by 29/1988) 16.03.84
Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982 (includes Town and Country Planning (Planning Applications - Weekly Lists) (Scotland) Direction 1984).
32/1983 (amended by 7/1985) 25.11.83
Structure and Local Plans.
21/1983 (amended by NPPG 3 and PAN 38) 20.07.83
Private House Building Land Supply: Joint Venture Schemes.
7/1983 11.03.83
Town and Country Planning (Grants) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1983.
29/1982 15.10.82
Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982: Planning Provisions.
29/1981 07.10.81
Provision of Public Buildings: Consideration of the Needs of the Disabled.
24/1981 1981
Development Control.
47/1980 (amended by 17/1987) superseded in part 22.12.80
The Town and Country Planning (Determination of Appeals by Appointed Persons) (Prescribed Classes) (Scotland) Regulations 1980 (SI 1980 No 1675) The Town and Country Planning (Inquiries Procedure) (Scotland) Rules 1980 (SI No 1676).
46/1980 18.12.80
Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980.
39/1980 12.11.80
Development in the vicinity of British Gas Installations - Notification Procedures Commercial Pipelines, Planning Advice and Notification Procedures.
20/1980 (amended by 9/1987) 19.08.80
Development Control in National Scenic Areas. (Available from Rural Affairs Division)
38/1979 25.07.79
Disposal of Surplus Land.
78/1978 22.12.78
Interpretation Act 1978.
53/1978 05.09.78
The Theatres Trust (Scotland) Act 1978.
46/1978 04.08.78
Report of the Advisory Committee on Aggregates: Government Response.
51/1977 19.12.77
National Planning Guidelines: Aggregates.
26/1977 17.06.77
Town Development Grants towards cost of Amenity Buildings and Works.
19/1977 (amended by 20/1980) 16.05.77
National Planning Guidelines.
16/1977 07.04.77
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1977 (Paragraphs 1.1-1.5 cancelled by Circular 32/1983).
74/1976 13.12.76
Town and Country Planning (General) (Scotland) Regulations 1976.
61/1976 (amended by 21/1991) 30.09.76
Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973: Acquisition of Land Under Sections 20(2) or 24(2): Basis of assessment of Purchase Price.
42/1976 (amended by 21/1991) 18.06.76
Compulsory Purchase Procedures - Compulsory Purchase of Land (Scotland) Regulations 1976 (see also Circular letter of 30.12.77).
13/1976 16.03.76
Petroleum and Submarine Pipelines Act 1975 - Refinery Controls.
8/1976 13.02.76
National Land Use Classification.
103/1975 31.10.75
Town and Country Planning (National Coal Board) (Scotland) Regulations 1975.
93/1975 (amended by 21/1991) 03.09.75
Land Compensation (Scotland) Development Order 1975 (Certificates of Appropriate Alternative Development).
89/1975 15.08.75
Special Financial Assistance for Oil-Related Infrastructure provided by Local Authorities.
79/1975 18.07.75
Offshore Petroleum Development (Scotland) Act 1975 - Reinstatement of Land - Sections 8 and 9.
74/1974 17.10.74
Land Tenure Reform (Scotland) Act 1974: Redemption of Few Duties etc.; Compulsory Purchase Orders.
60/1974 06.09.74
Housing Act 1974: Home Loss, Disturbance Payments etc. - (associated with 84/1973).
59/1974 30.08.74
Publicity for planning proposals (associated with 49/1971).
51/1974 09.08.74
Development affecting Fishery interests.
84/1973 (amended by 4/1989 and 21/1991) 04.09.73
Post Office Operational Land - Introducing the PO Operational Land Regulations 1973. Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973.
25/1973 14.03.73
Post Office Operational Land - Introducing the PO Operational Land Regulations 1973.
116/1972 19.09.72
Report - General Information System for Planning.
97/1972 15.08.72
Services of District Valuer.
94/1972 09.08.72
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972: Introductory Circular.
92/1972 03.08.72
Disused Railway Lines in the Countryside.
17/1972 23.02.72
Central Register of Air Photography in Scotland.
49/1971 26.06.71
Publicity for Planning Proposals (Associated with 59/1974).
36/1970 06.05.70
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1969 (Commencement No.2) Order 1970.
15/1968 and Memorandum 29.03.68
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966: Sections 8 and 9 - Grants to Local Authorities in Respect of Comprehensive Redevelopment and Public Open Space.
75/1967 and Memorandum 02.11.67
Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967.
27/1965 07.05.65
Petrol Filling Stations - Siting.
2/1962 01.06.62
Development Plans: Areas of Great Landscape Value and Tourist Development Proposals.
50/1960 14.07.60
Royal Observer Corps: Accommodation Requirements.
74/1959 10.09.59
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts 1947-1959: Purchase Notices - (Advice still valid although provisions in the 1947 and 1959 Acts have been incorporated into the 1972 Planning Act).
66/1959 (DHS) and Memorandum 01.08.59
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1959 - Memorandum attached: Paragraphs 1 to 17 are no longer relevant (replaced by Land Compensation (Scotland) Acts 1963 and 1973). Paragraphs 18 to 21 - still valid. Paragraphs 22 to 30 - no longer relevant (replaced by Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1963). Paragraphs 31 to 46 - still valid. Paragraphs 47 to end - still valid although incorporated into the 1972 Planning Act (Sections 231, 233, 235 and 236).
41/1958 (DHS) 17.04.58
Overspill and Town Development (Part II of the Housing and Town Development) (Scotland) Act 1957.
4/1949 11.01.49
Royal Auxiliary Air Forces and RAF Volunteer Reserve: Accommodation Requirements.
135/1948 10.11.48
Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Associations Accommodation Requirements