RTPI in Scotland and policy relating to Scotland

The Institute in Scotland responds to consultations conducted by the Scottish Government and other national bodies, and produces position papers on policy issues relevant to Scotland.  

There are also a number of UK policy responses which are relevant to Scotland.

CURRENT CONSULTATION WORK

Members' views on current consultations are always welcome and should be submitted by email to Charles Strang, the Scottish Planning Policy Officer or by post to the RTPI in Scotland Office.

View the full list of current Scottish Government consultations.

Consultations from other bodies the RTPI in Scotland is currently considering are listed:

- none at present.

RTPI in Scotland consultation responses and other policy work

2008:

Commission on Scottish Devolution - response (evidence) to Sir Kenneth Calman's Commission (Aug 08)

SHEP - Historic Battlefields - response to Historic Scotland/Scottish Government consultation paper (July 08)

Taking Forward the Government Economic Strategy: a discussion paper on tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation in Scotland - response to Scottish Government consultation (June 08)

SHEP on the Marine Historic Environment - response to Historic Scotland/Scottish Government consultation paper (May 08)

Permitted Development Rights for Domestic Microgeneration Equipment - response to the Scottish Government's (Directorate for the Built Environment) consultation paper (May 08)

SPP23: Planning and the Historic Environment - response to the Scottish Government's (Directorate for the Built Environment) consultation paper (May 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Modernising Planning Appeals - response to the Scottish Government's (Directorate for the Built Environment) consultation paper (May 08)

Choosing the Right Ingredients: the future for food in Scotland - response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper (The Food Discussion - April 08) 

The Future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland - response to Scottish Government's (Water, Air, Soils and Flooding Division) consultation paper (April 08)

Proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill - response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper (April 08)

National Planning Framework 2 - response to the Scottish Government's (Built Environment Directorate) discussion draft consultation paper (April 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Draft Regulations on Development Plan Examinations - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (April 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Development Management - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (April 08)

SPP3: Planning for Housing - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (March 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Draft Regulations on the Planning Hierarchy - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (March 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Planning Enforcement Regulations - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (Feb 08)

Modernising the Planning System: Development Planning Regulations - response to the Planning Directorate's (Scottish Government) consultation paper (Feb 08)

Scottish Parliament Petition PE1100 - urging the Scottish Government to review planning and environmental legislation re. providing off-road facilities for motorcycles. Response given to an inquiry undertaken by the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee (Feb 08)

Scottish Parliament Petition PE1101 - concerning the role of the Scottish Government and Ministers in planning processes. Response given to an inquiry undertaken by the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee (Jan 08)

Firm Foundations: the future of housing in Scotland - response to Social Housing Division's (the Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Scottish Government) consultation paper (Jan 08)

2007:

Flooding and Flood Management Inquiry - response to the inquiry undertaken by the Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Environment Committee (Dec 07)

National Planning Framework Strategic Environmental Assessment: Assessment of Strategic Alternatives: Discussion Paper from the National Planning Framework Team (August 07)

Briefing paper and response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the National Planning Framework (July 2007)

Position paper on planning and affordable housing (July 2007)

Statutory Guidance on Planning and Sustainable Development: Consultation from the Scottish Executive Development Department (June 07)

Developing the New Planning Performance Assessment Framework: Consultation from the Scottish Executive Development Department (June 07)

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Author:

James Henderson

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

01-Jul-08

Categories:

Nations & Regions, Policy 

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