Comments to the reporter on Ferniehill Appeal
This letter offers comments on the relevance of the Mossend decision, to the determination Ferniehill appeal. We lay out that the Mossend decision made it clear that NPF4, including policy 16, applied from its adoption in February 2016, whether or not there is a 'new style' Local Development Plan
Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
This is APRS's response to the Government's Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan which we submitted on 9 May 2023.
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
Planning Resources
This resource provides information on strategic and local planning across Scotland and gives links to the websites containing planning information for particular areas.
Consultations and Briefings 2020-22
29/11/22 The Future of National Parks in ScotlandAPRS and SCNP response to NatureScot consultation 31/03/22 Draft National Planning Framework 4APRS
Advice Note for Local Authorities
Provides guidance for Loacl Authorities on Landscape and Development Planning
Advice Note on Wind Farms
Provides advice and information on the planning and development of Wind Farms
Advice Note for Green Belts
This advice note explains the purpose of green belts and what protection they offer.
Policy Case Studies 2010-2014
These Policy Case Studies illustrate how we go about influencing Government landscape policy