What We Said
Our responses, policies and statements on topics relevant to our aims
29/12/22 The Future of National Parks in Scotland
APRS and SCNP response to NatureScot consultation
31/03/22 Draft National Planning Framework 4
APRS response to Scottish Government Consultation
31/03/22 Local Development Planning – Regulations and Guidance
APRS response to Scottish Government Consultation
13/01/22 New National Parks for Scotland – Next Steps
APRS and SCNP welcome Scottish Government commitment and propose what needs to happen next
07/01/22 Draft National Planning Framework 4
APRS response to Scottish Parliament consultation
15/12/2021 Draft National Planning Framework 4
APRS guidance on documents and how to respond
24/11/21 EuroPark Development
APRS letter of objection to North Lanarkshire Council
29/10/2021 APRS Climate and Landscape Parliamentary Briefing
Briefing issued at start of COP26 Glasgow summit
11/02/21 The Potential for a Galloway National Park
Parliamentary Briefing for Members’ Debate
19/02/21 National Planning Framework 4 – Position Statement
Our response to the latest consultation from the Scottish Government over future planning policy
11/01/2021 Introduction of market restrictions on single-use plastic (SUP) items in Scotland
Response to the Scottish Government consultation
07/10/20 Scottish Planning Policy and Housing
Response to Scottish Government’s consultation on proposed technical amendments to Scottish Planning Policy
04/08/2020 Manifesto Proposals – Circular Economy
Proposed Circular Economy wording for political party manifestos for the 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections
23/07/2020 Manifesto Proposals – Green Belts
Proposed Green Belts wording for political party manifestos for the 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections
02/06/20 Leading The Way
Protected Landscapes and Rural Recovery
26/05/20 Manifesto Proposals – National Parks
Proposed National Parks wording for political party manifestos for the 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections
12/03/20 National Planning Framework 4 – Call for Ideas
APRS submission to Scottish Government’s Call for Ideas for the forthcoming National Planning Framework 4
12/03/20 Space Hub Sutherland
Our letter of objection to Highland Council
19/12/19 Circular Economy: Proposals for Legislation
Consultation response to the Scottish Government on its proposals for the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill
09/10/19 Deposit Return Scheme Regulations 2020
Submission to the Scottish Parliament Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee from the APRS Have You Got The Bottle? campaign
14/06/19 Planning Bill Stage 3 Debate Parliamentary Briefing
APRS priorities for the final stage of the Planning Bill
10/05/2019 Environmental Principles and Governance
Response to Scottish Government consultation on future arrangements for Scotland’s environment if the UK leaves the EU