Development plan - new
Background
Scotland's planning system is undergoing the most significant
modernisation in over 60 years and most of these changes took
effect from 2009. This page provides a brief introduction to
those parts of the new system which are already in operation
and will be updated as the other new processes and related
guidance commence. Full details on everything from the aims of the
changes to the new Regulations are provided on the Scottish
Government's website.
The changes to the planning system resulting from The Planning etc.
(Scotland) Act 2006 are just part of a wider package of
modernisation and 'culture change'. This involves not just the
Council, but also developers, central Government (including its
agencies such as Scottish Natural Heritage), Community Councils and
the public. Two themes which run through the new system are the
need to 'frontload' planning by emphasising the involvement
of everyone at an early stage in the process (through the
preparation of Plans and through pre-application consultations),
and the need for more co-operation between planners, developers and
communities to achieve sustainable development.
New System for Development Plans
The new system of Development Planning has already started under
the Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland)
Regulations 2008. This will replace the current Development Plan
system of Structure Plans and Local Plans, although these will
remain in use until new Plans are adopted under the new
system.
The new Development Plan system for Perth and Kinross will
consist of two tiers:
- A Strategic Development Plan ("TAYplan")
jointly prepared by Perth & Kinross, Dundee, Angus and
Fife Councils. Work has started on the Plan and the Strategic
Development Plan Scheme has been published.
The Main issues Report together with its associated documents was
published for Consultation on 30 March 2010. The consultation
is now closed. The comments made are now being analysed
and will be used to inform the development of the Proposed
Plan. It is anticipated that the Proposed Plan will be
published in the Spring of 2011. If you want more information,
visit the TAYplan website: www.tayplan-sdpa.gov.uk.
- A Local Development
Plan to cover all of Perth and Kinross. The process
is explained in the 'Development Plan Scheme' which includes
our participation statement and timetable.
