This webinar forms part of the RTPI Online series and is brought to you by RTPI Highlands and Islands Chapter.
With Scotland's widely varied geographical locations, how will NPF4 ensure diverse regions can benefit?
Main speaker
Fiona Simpson, Interim Chief Planner, Planning & Architecture Scottish Government
Fiona will provide progress update on NPF and views on implications and highlights on H&I Region.
Regional Speakers:
Alistair Hilton, Dundee City Council
Ann-Marie Gauld, NatureScot
Dr. Carey Doyle, Community Land Scotland
Alison Raeburn, Chair of Community Land Scotland
Alastair Nicolson, Highlands & Island Enterprise
Each Regional Speaker will provide a geographical and work-related perspective on their own urban and rural areas, including their specific interests – diverse areas and expertise.
Core CPD Framework:
Championing Planning
By attending this event you will learn more about:
- Engagement – IRSS/NPF4 developed through stakeholder engagement
- collaborative working – various IRSSs and NPF4 responses were prepared via joint working across LA’s
- working with politicians – IRSSs and NPF4 responses were prepared with Member input and approval.
Infrastructure Planning & Economic Development
By attending this event you will learn more about:
- urban & rural differences – Speakers will bring an rural and urban focus to the discussion
Planning Law & Process
By attending this event you will learn more about:
- development policy – IRSS/NPF4 work relates to the future development of national and local development policy
- strategic planning – IRSS/NPF4 is about strategic planning in Scotland until 2050.
Housing
By attending this event you will learn more about:
- sustainable communities – the development of the IRSS/NPF4 has focused heavily on the creation of sustainable communities/20minute neighbourhoods/communities and the sustainable use of land and resources.
- location of development – IRSS/NPF4 focus is on locating development in the right place to create a healthy, prosperous Scotland for the future.
