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PLANNING Bulletin Issue No 21

Scottish Planning Policy (SPPs) and National Planning Policy Guidelines (NPPGs)

Statements of Scottish Executive Policy on nationally important land use

SPP 1 The Planning System
(Revised November 2002)
Contents: The Purpose of the Planning System. The Planning System and the wider objectives of the Scottish Executive. European Dimension. Development Plans. Development Control.
The Planning Service.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

SPP 2 Business and Industry
(Revised November 2002)
Contents: Policy Context. The Changing Scene. Policy Guidelines. Action Required. National Locational Guidelines. Planning Applications Likely to Raise a National Issue.
Contact: Ken Jobling
Tel. 0131 244 7548
email: ken.jobling@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 3 Land for Housing
(Revised November 1996)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines. Action Required. Glossary.
Contact: Helen Wood
Tel. 0131 244 7535
email: helen.wood@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 4 Land for Mineral Working
(April 1994)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines: General Principles. Locational Considerations. Operational Considerations. Additional Policy Guidelines for Individual Minerals. Action Required.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 5 Archaeology and Planning
(January 1994)
Contents: Policy Context. Background Information. Policy Guidelines. Action Required.
Contact: David Leven
Tel. 0131 244 7530
email: david.leven@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 6 Renewable Energy Developments
(Revised November 2000)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines. Locational Considerations. EIA. Tourism and Recreation. Proximity to Settlements. Wind. Hydro. Biomass. Energy from Waste. Wave. Offshore Developments.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel: 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 7 Planning and Flooding
(September 1995)
Contents: Policy and Legislative Context. Background Information. Policy Guidelines. Action Required. Annexes on Responsibilities for Dealing with Flood Hazard and Relevant Acts of Parliament with their Main Provisions.
Contact: Nick Evans
Tel. 0131 244 7552
email: nick.evans@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 8 Town Centres and Retailing
(Revised October 1998)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines: General Principles. Policy Guidelines: Town Centres. Assessing New Developments. Supplementary Guidance for Particular Retail/Leisure Developments. Action Required.
Contact: Ken Jobling
Tel. 0131 244 7548
email: ken.jobling@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 9 The Provision of Roadside Facilities on Motorways and Other Trunk Roads in Scotland
(March 1996)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines. Locational Considerations. Action Required.
Contact: Tom Williamson
Tel. 0131 244 7531
email: tom.williamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 10 Planning and Waste Management
(March 1996)
Contents: Policy and Legislative Context. Background Information. Policy Guidelines: General Principles. Additional Guidelines for Specific Waste Management Options. Action Required. Annex on Restoration, Aftercare and after-Use of Landfill Sites.
Contact: Graham Marchbank:
Tel. 0131 244 7525
email: graham.marchbank@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 11 Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space (June 1996)
Contents: Policy Context. Background Information. Policy Guidelines. Additional Guidelines for Particular Sports. Action Required. Annex on Sports Recognised by the Scottish Sports Council.
Contact: Tom Hardie
Tel. 0131 244 7554
email: tom.hardie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 12 Skiing Developments
(June 1997)
Contents: Policy Context. Background - Skiing in Scotland. Guidelines for Skiing Developments. Area Guidelines. Action Required.
Contact: Alan Denham
Tel. 0131 244 7528
email: alan.denham@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 13 Coastal Planning (August 1997)
Contents: The Coast. Policy Context. Planning for the Coast: General Approach. Policy Guidelines: General Principles. Additional Guidelines for Development which may Require a Coastal Location. Action Required. Non-Statutory Plans.
Contact: Steve Dowell
Tel. 0131 244 3108
email: steve.dowell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 14 Natural Heritage (January 1999)
Contents: Policy Context. Scottish Natural Heritage. Natural Heritage and Land Use Planning. Statutory Designations. The Wider Natural Heritage. Action Required. Other Relevant Guidance and Advice.
Contact: Steve Dowell
Tel. 0131 244 3108
email: steve.dowell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 15 Rural Development (February 1999)
Contents: Introduction: Rural Diversity and Current Issues and Approaches in Development Plans. Policy Context. Policy Guidelines. Action Required. Annex: Role of Key Agencies and The Scottish Office in Rural Development. European Funding Sources.
Contact: Tom Hardie
Tel. 0131 244 7554
email: tom.hardie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 16 Opencast Coal and Related Minerals
(March 1999)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines: General Principles. Policy Guidelines: Operational Considerations. Safeguarding of Existing Communities and the Local Environment. Development Applications. Annex: The Coal Authority.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 17 Transport and Planning
(April 1999)
Contents: Policy Context. Policy Guidelines. Providing for Non-Motorised Travel. Providing for Public Transport. Managing Motorised Travel. Provision of Transport Infrastructure. Action Required.
Contact: Tom Williamson
Tel. 0131 244 7531
email: tom.williamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 18 Planning and the Historic Environment
(April 1999)
Contents: The Historic Environment. Policy and Legislative Framework. Planning for the Historic Environment: General Policy Guidelines. Action Required.
Contact: David Leven
Tel. 0131 244 7530
email: david.leven@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

NPPG 19 Radio Telecommunications
(July 2001)
Contents: Policy and Legislative Context. Government Policy and Regulation of the Industry. Growth in Telecommunications. Health (the precautionary approach). Siting and Design. Camouflage. Rural Areas. Site Sharing. Planning Applications and Development Control. Notifications. Glossary.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel. 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Planning Advice Notes (PANs)

Advice on good planning practice

PAN 33 Development of Contaminated Land
(Revised October 2000)
Contents: Background and Legislative Context. Defining Contaminated Land. Scottish Executive Approach. Role of the Planning System and Part IIA Contaminated Land Regime. Remediation of Contaminated Land. Financial Assistance. Issues Checklist.
Contact: Graham Jones
Tel. 0131 244 7550
email: graham.jones@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 36 Siting and Design of New Housing in the Countryside
(February 1991)
Contents: The Need for Advice. Role of Structure and Local Plans. Siting and Design of New Housing in the Countryside.
Siting. Design.
Contact: Ian Duncan
Tel. 0131 244 7547
email: ian.duncan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 37 Structure Planning
(Revised December 1996)
Contents: Purpose and Function of Structure Plans. Structure Plans and Sustainable Development. Structure Plans: Content. Structure Planning: The Process. Structure Planning: Documentation.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 38 Structure Plans: Housing Land Requirements (Revised November 1996)
Contents: Elements of the Process. The Participants. Plan Periods. Structure Plan Land Supply. Assessing Housing Land Requirements. Plan Requirement. Policy Response. Summary of Key Points. Annex: Land Supply Audit - Established and Effective Supply.
Contact: Helen Wood
Tel. 0131 244 7535
email: helen.wood@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 39 Farm and Forestry Buildings
(March 1993)
Contents: Trends in Agricultural Development. The Problems to be Addressed. Planning Control and Notification. The Role of Planning Authorities. Siting and Design Issues. Annexes: Existing Guidance and Advice Publications and Organisations Providing Information and Advice.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel. 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 40 Development Control
(Revised March 2001)
Contents: Planning Audit Unit, Effectiveness and Quality, Performance Targets and Indicators, Best value. Councillors - committees, decisions, site visits, code of conduct, training. Management - service plans, case management, householder applications, decentralised arrangements, support staff, ICT, specialist skills. Users of the Service. Processing Planning Applications - avoiding delay, pre-application discussions, application forms, validation, development plan departures, advertising, weekly lists, consultation objections and representations, deciding a planning application, conditions, planning agreements, decision notices.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 41 Development Plan Departures
(Revised March 1997)
Contents: Background to Advice. Summary of Good Practice. Deciding What Constitutes a Departure. Giving Publicity to Departure Cases. Taking Account of Representations. Informing Respondents. Monitoring Departures and Altering Plans. Diagram of Good Practice for Applications under DCDP Direction.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 42 Archaeology
(January 1994)
Contents: The Importance of Archaeology. Archaeological Matters in the Planning Process. Legislative Arrangements: Scheduled Monuments.
Contact: David Leven
Tel. 0131 244 7530
email: david.leven@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 43 Golf Courses and Associated Developments
(April 1994)
Contents: Background. Policy Framework. Golf Related Planning Issues. Golf Course Design. Development Planning.
Contact: Graham Marchbank:
Tel. 0131 244 7525
email: graham.marchbank@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 44 Fitting New Housing Development into the Landscape
(March 1994)
Contents: The Policy Framework. The Need for Advice on Landscape Fit. Action in Plans and Development Control. The Consultants' Manual.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 45 Renewable Energy Technologies
(Revised January 2002)
Contents: Purpose. Background. General Considerations.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 46 Planning for Crime Prevention
(October 1994)
Contents: Crime in Scotland. Planning and Crime: General Considerations. Liaison with the Police. Development Planning. Planning for Crime Prevention: General Principles, Existing Housing Estates, New Housing Development, Town Centres, Industrial Estates/Business Parks and Specific Issues.
Contact: Jim Mackinnon
Tel. 0131 244 0770
email: jim.mackinnon@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 47 Community Councils and Planning
(March 1996)
Contents: About Community Councils. Local Involvement and Agenda 21. Local Authority and Community Council Roles and Responsibilities. Checklists and Contacts.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 48 Planning Application Forms
(May 1996)
Contents: Purpose. Background. General Principles. The Application Form. Certificates. Notification Notices. Planning Application Fees. Guidance for Applicants.
Contact: Roger Kelly
Tel. 0131 244 7526
email: roger.kelly@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 49 Local Planning
(May 1996)
Contents: The Role of Local Plans. Preparing Effective Local Plans. Keeping Plans Relevant and Up-to-Date. Setting Local Plans in Context. Taking Public Interests into Account. Dealing with the Main Issues. Managing the Plan Preparation Process.
Contact: Ken Jobling
Tel: 0131 244 7548
email: ken.jobling@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 50 Controlling the Environmental Effects of Mineral Workings
(October 1996)
Contents: Purpose. Scope. Environmental Issues. Proximity of Mineral Workings to Communities. Planning Conditions. Specific Environmental Effects.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 50 The Control of Noise at Surface Mineral Workings Annex A (October 1996)
Contents: Background. Aims of the Advice. Determination of Existing and Predicted Noise. Noise Limits. Noise Monitoring. Noise Abatement Controls. Statutory Considerations. Implementation and Review.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 50 The Control of Dust at Surface Mineral Workings Annex B (March 1998)
Contents: Background. Dust Assessment. Methods of Reducing and Controlling Dust. Site Management and Monitoring. Planning and other Environmental Controls. Conditions Attached to Planning Permissions. Development plans.
Contact: Brian Spiers
Tel. 0131 244 7546
email: brian.spiers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 50 The Control of Traffic at Surface Mineral Workings Annex C (December 1998)
Contents: Purpose. Background. Factors Affecting the Choice of Mode. The Regulatory Context.
On-Site Traffic. Off-Site Traffic. Mitigation: Good Practice Measures. Development Plans.
Implementation and Review.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel. 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 50 The Control of Blasting at Surface Mineral Working Annex D (February 2000)
Contents: The Need to Blast. Ground Vibration. Air Overpressure. Noise. Dust. Flyrock. Limitations of Blasting. Conditions. Complaints Procedures. Environmental Impact Assessment. Development Plans. Implementation and Review. Summary: good practice on blasting.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel. 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 51 Planning and Environmental Protection
(March 1997)
Contents: Background. Legislative Context.
The Planning Framework. Annex: Environmental Protection Regimes.
Contact: Susan Whitty
Tel. 0131 244 7551
email: susan.whitty@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 52 Planning in Small Towns (April 1997)
Contents: The Legacy. A Legacy under Pressure. General Approach. Development Plans. Specific Issues. Development Funding and Co-ordination. Small Towns Initiative.
Contact: Jim Mackinnon
Tel. 0131 244 0770
email: jim.mackinnon@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 53 Classifying the Coast for Planning Purposes
(October 1998)
Contents: Working Group. Classification. Indicators. Annex: Report from ASH Consulting Group.
Contact: Steve Dowell
Tel. 0131 244 3108
email: steve.dowell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 54 Planning Enforcement
(March 1999)
Contents: Purpose. Legislative Background. Policy Context. Stating Planning Authority Enforcement Policy. Enforcement Concordat. Unauthorised Development. Enforcement Provisions. Prosecuting Planning Offences. Organisation.
Contact: George Lyall
Tel. 0131 244 7549
email: george.lyall@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 55 The Private Finance Initiative and the Planning Process (March 1999)
Contents: General Guidance. Local Authority Projects. Summary.
Contact: Graeme Purves
Tel. 0131 244 7533
email: graeme.purves@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 56 Planning and Noise (April 1999)
Contents: General Principles. Noise Policies in Development plans. Considering Noise in Development Control. Mitigating Noise Impact. Noisy Development. Noise Sensitive Development. Designated Areas in the Countryside. Conditions Dealing with Noise. Enforcement. Environmental Assessment. Other Statutory Controls.
Contact: David Leven
Tel. 0131 244 7530
email: david.leven@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 57 Transport and Planning (April 1999)
Contents: Policy Approach to Integrated Transport and Land Use Planning. Town Centres and Retailing. Providing for Non-Motorised Modes of Travel. Providing for Public Transport. Managing Motorised Travel. Provision of Transport Infrastructure. Development Control.
Contact: Tom Williamson
Tel. 0131 244 7531
email: tom.williamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 58 Environmental Impact Assessment
(September 1999)
Contents: introduction, legislative context, record of EIA in Scotland, EIA overview, environmental studies, the environmental statement, evaluation, other EIA regimes, conclusions, bibliography, glossary. Annexes on: Schedules 1 & 2 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Scotland) 1999, main EIA references in NPPGs and PANs, Index of Environmental Statements, Reviewing the contents of an Environmental Statement.
Contact: Nick Evans
Tel: 0131 244 7552
email: nick.evans@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 59 Improving Town Centres (October 1999)
Contents: Advice underlines Government commitment to existing town and city centres. Advocates a partnership approach directed at developing attractions, increasing accessibility and improving amenity. Makes a wide range of suggestions, drawing on a number of examples of good practice.
Contact: Ken Jobling
Tel: 0131 244 7548
email: ken.jobling@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 60 Planning for Natural Heritage
(August 2000)
Contents: The treatment of natural heritage in development plans and supplementary policy guidance. The roles of Landscape Character Assessment and Biodiversity Action Plans in informing the planning process. Local designations and greenspace. Opportunities to enhance natural heritage through the development process.
Contact: Steve Dowell
Tel: 0131 244 3108
e-mail: steve.dowell@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 61 Planning and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
(July 2001)
Contents: Background to Surface Water Drainage, principles of SUDS, roles and responsibilities of statutory bodies, planning Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
Contact: Tom Williamson
Tel. 0131 244 7531
email: tom.williamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 62 Radio Telecommunications
(September 2001)
Contents: Radio Telecommunication Systems, Siting and Design General Principles - minimising contrast, siting options, base station components, replacement and redundant equipment. Siting and Design Area Guidance - Urban Areas, Rural Areas, Natural Heritage, Historic Environment, Telecommunications and the Planning Framework. Radio Interference.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel. 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 63 Waste Management Planning (February 2002)
Contents: The National Waste Strategy and the Planning System. Good Practice in Waste Management Planning. Development Planning. Development Control.
Contact: Graham Marchbank
Tel: 0131 244 7525
email: graham.marchbank@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 64 Reclamation of Surface Mineral Workings (January 2003)
Contents: Legislative and Policy Context. Assessing Reclamation Proposals. Restoration Considerations. Aftercare Considerations. Reclamation to Agriculture. Reclamation to Forestry. Reclamation to Amenity Uses. Landfill. Conditions. Restoration of Aftercare Schemes. Planning Agreements. Monitoring and Enforcement. Reviews of Mineral Planning Permissions. Development Plans.
Contact: Ben Train
Tel: 0131 244 7532
email: ben.train@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PAN 65 Planning and Open Space
(January 2003)
Contents: Scotland's Open Space: A Valuable Asset. The Planning System and Open Space. Policy Framework. The Need for Advice. The Value of Open Space. Types of Open Space. Open Space Networks. Space Area Plans. Open Space Strategies. Development Planning. Development Control. Design, Management and Maintenance.
Contact: Rosie Grant
Tel: 0131 244 7553
email: rosie.grant@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

A full list and summary of SPPs, NPPGs and PANs is available on the Scottish Executive Website www.scotland.gov.uk/planning

Circulars issued since January 2002 are listed below.

Circular 3/2002
Town and Country Planning Fees for Applications (Scotland) Amendment Regulations
(March 2002)
This Circular draws attention to the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2002 (Scottish Statutory Instrument 2002 No 122) which amend and should be read in conjunction with the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Scotland) Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/10). The Amendment Regulations come into force on 1 April 2002 and prescribe the fees for planning applications made on or after that date.

Circular 8/2002
Control of Development in Airport Public Safety Zones
(August 2002)
The basic policy objective governing the restriction on development near civil airports is that there should be no increase in the number of people living, working or congregating in Public Safety Zones (PSZs) and that, over time, the number should be reduced as circumstances allow. Includes revised guidance for planning authorities on risk contour modelling. Even though the Department for Transport is responsible for providing guidance, the Executive now has to provide guidance, as planning policy is devolved to Scottish Ministers.

For copies of Circulars contact: Nick Morrison on 0131 244 7066 email: nicholas.morrison@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Development Plan Progress

A leaflet detailing the progress of development plans across Scotland has always accompanied the Planning Bulletin. This will no longer be produced, but details of Structure and Local Plan progress can now be found on our website: www.scotland.gov.uk/planning . The Scottish Executive has provided snapshot information on development plans for many years, but as part of our programme of modernisation we are aiming to provide even more up to date and accurate information on development plans. A new development plan service will be made available on our web-site early in 2003.

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