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
Links to National Parks
Websites for National Parks and organisations associated with them
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.
APRS Editable Deposit Return Press Release
An editable press release for educators to use to promote any deposit return work in the classroom, school, home or wider to local, national or global media.
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.
Why Scotland needs a Deposit Return Scheme
This briefing was written for the Scottish Parliament in 2017 as part of the Have you Got the Bottle Campaign. A deposit return system is a collection system for used drinks container packaging, in which consumers pay a small deposit on every drinks container. This is refunded when the container is returned. This document explains how a scheme would work to decrease litter, increase recycling and save money, among other benefits.
Policy Case Studies 2010-2014
These Policy Case Studies illustrate how we go about influencing Government landscape policy