Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | September 2007 |
| Updated | September 2008 |
| See more in | Legal |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
| Relevance |  |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Planning Policy Statements in Scotland
Purpose
This knowledge builder considers the nature and role of national planning policy statements in Scotland, in terms of the National Planning Framework, Scottish Planning Policy Notes, Planning Advice Notes and Circulars.
Benefits
The module will be of use to students of town and country planning, public policy makers and decision takers, and planning practitioners who apply national planning policy in development planning and development management.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
This module focuses on national planning policy statements for Scotland which provide important statements of Executive policy in relation to many aspects of spatial planning. 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).
