Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | December 2006 |
| Updated | March 2008 & January 2009 |
| See more in | Development planning Development management |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
| Relevance |  |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Development Management and the Planning Hierarchy in Scotland
Purpose
This module examines the proposals for development management – the new term for development control in Scotland, as put forward in the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 – and their implications for spatial planning practice, with particular reference to the new planning hierarchy.
Benefits
The Act brings a new approach to development management, particularly by means of enhanced efficiency and facilitation of development, in line with the overall ethos of the modernisation of spatial planning. As such this is central to the planning system in Scotland – and key knowledge for Scottish planners.
Audience
Planning professionals and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
A knowledge builder which offers a detailed explanation of the topic and an understanding of the new hierarchy for planning in Scotland. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
