Planning Aid for Scotland is a Scottish charity which provides a free, professional advice service to people and communities to help them understand the planning system and engage more effectively in it.

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government website provides: 

• A Guide to the Planning System outlines the new planning system (as of 3 August 2009)
• Planning homepage for accessing a range of information on the planning system, legislation and current policy

There is also:

• A brief guide to the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 and a guide to the changes required by the Act in Unlocking Planning's Potential

General Planning Enquiries can also be made to the Scottish Government Central Enquiry Unit 08457 741 741 or 0131 556 8400 or by email

 Planning consultants

• The Online Directory of Planning Consultants provides a list of RTPI members who provide consultancy services in Scotland as well as other parts of the UK

Local Authorities

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) provides contact details for all local authorities.

Author:

James Henderson

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

27-Aug-09

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