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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.