Hours to complete	2.00
No of pages	10
Published	September 2007
Updated	October 2008
See more in	Development planning
Author	John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University
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Price	GBP 10.00

Development Planning in Scotland

Purpose

This knowledge builder considers the new arrangements for development planning in Scotland as introduced by the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006.

Benefits

This module is of particular interest to planning practitioners working within development planning functions, as well as developers and agents promoting development and redevelopment schemes.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This invaluable knowledge builder for Scottish planners considers the 2006 legislation and its new approach to development planning in Scotland. Additionally a range of further reading and associated websites are provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Related RTPI Conferences

Sustainable development conference

Related modules

• Background to British Development Planning
• Development Management and the Planning Hierarchy in Scotland
• Draft Scottish Development Plan Examination Regulations 2007
• Draft Scottish Planning Enforcement Regulations 2007
• Material Considerations
• National Planning Framework for Scotland
• National Planning Policy
• Planning in Scotland
• Planning Policy
• Rural Planning in Scotland