Green Belts Advice Note
This advice note is intended to help individuals and communities understand and protect their local Green Belt.
Advice Note on the Planning System
We regularly give advice on various topics relating to our work and objectives and also respond to many enquiries from our members and the general public. This document provides general information on the Planning System
Evaluation of APRS Planning support and Advice work
This is a review and evaluation of our 2024 work to support communities and individual campaigners working on planning issues.
Energy, landscape and planning FAQs
As Scotland moves towards a more sustainable, net zero energy system, where we place renewable energy infrastructure and how communities
Advice Note for Green Belts
This advice note explains the purpose of green belts and what protection they offer.
Advice Note for Local Authorities
Provides guidance for Loacl Authorities on Landscape and Development Planning
APRS Advice Note: The Scottish Planning System
Planning affects everyone, and everyone has a right to have their say about matters that affect their lives. Planning is about making hard choices, balancing the need for appropriate development with the desire to protect both the landscapes that we cherish and the environmental quality that is vital for life and wellbeing. Knowing about the planning system can help us all to make informed choices about the future of rural Scotland.
Farming Benefits of National Parks
This report, by Scottish Environment LINK, considers the benefits of Scotland’s National Parks for farmers and land managers.
Response to consultation on Galloway National park
This is the final APRS and SCNP joint response to the NatureScot full technical consultation on the proposal for a Galloway National Park.