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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published February 2009
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Author Ian Bremner
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Price GBP 10.00

Planning Law in Scotland

Purpose

This module deals with the main legislative context and associated regulations for town and country planning in Scotland and draws attention to the key provisions in the emerging Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006.

Benefits

An appreciation of the legislative background to planning in Scotland should facilitate the formulation and implementation of policy and produce better planned outcomes from development proposals.

Audience

The module will be of use particularly to students of town and country planning, public policy makers and decision takers, and planning professionals as well as developers and their agents engaging with the development planning and development control/management system in Scotland.

Learning method

A knowledge builder which provides an introduction to the main legislative provisions regarding planning in Scotland. Additionally a range of further reading and appropriate websites is provided for those who wish to learn more. The module includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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