Community Guidance on LDPs
Local Development Plan guidance for communities Key points Background The Scottish Planning System The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 states that
Response to the Scottish Government consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity
This is the APRS and SCNP joint response to the Scottish Government consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity (Tackling the Nature Emergency). We have responded specifically in the area of National Parks.
Winter Newsletter 2023
Our Winter Newsletter provides an update of the work we have done in 2023. For previous editions, please Contact Us
Local Development Plans: Evidence Report Engagement Checklist
Local Development Plans (LDP) help shape and guide decisions about how areas will change in the future, including where and
Effective Community Engagement in Local Development Planning – Our Response
APRS recently responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on effective public engagement in the Local Development Plan (LDP) process. It
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill consultation response
This is the APRS response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Circular Economy Bill, September 2023.
Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill – Letter
Letter from Scottish Environment LINK members to the new Deputy First Minister about the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill.
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.