Scotland s Third National Planning Framework Scottish Planning Policy from policy to delivery.
NPF3 and SPP Key drivers Government Economic Strategy sustainable economic growth low carbon economy spatial dimensions of growth Placemaking Up to date with wider Scottish Government policy Strengthened link between strategy and delivery through national developments
Scotland s Economic Strategy Informed by NPF3 Two mutually supportive goals of: increasing competitiveness; and tackling inequality Greater spatial emphasis Four priorities
A successful, sustainable place Steve Tiesdell Legacy Image Collection Dundee City Council Lorne Gill/SNH Historic Scotland Lorne Gill/SNH Elaine McCall P&A Macdonald/SNH
SPP Key changes Presumption in favour of development that contributes to sustainable development Cross cutting emphasis on placemaking Town centre first policy applied to broader range of uses Delivering new homes More clarity about setting housing supply targets and housing land requirements Definition of generous
Priorities for delivery Housing delivery Housing and infrastructure advice Focus on up to date, placed based and delivery focused development plans Guidance on net economic benefits Our Islands Our Future
A low carbon place Tony Gorzkowski/White House Studios Aquamarine Power John Gilbert Architects Graham Marchbank Central Scotland Green Network Trust AREA Lorne Gill/SNH Graham Marchbank Lorne Gill/SNH
SPP Key changes Facilitating the development of heat networks Clear policy supporting onshore wind energy development in the right locations spatial frameworks development management increased protection for wild land and carbon rich soils
Priorities for delivery Updated online advice / sharing of good practice on planning for onshore wind Heat in development planning Tracking progress at energy hubs Updated guidance on Zero Waste
A natural, resilient place Lorne Gill/SNH Historic Scotland Central Scotland Green Network Trust Development & Regeneration Services, Glasgow City Council Lorne Gill/SNH George Logan/SNH Lorne Gill/SNH Clackmannanshire Council
SPP Key changes Green infrastructure design-led approach, applying standards where appropriate Clarification of policy on onshore oil and gas: buffer zones to be applied to all proposals, assessment of buffer zones risk assessments using source-pathway receptor model transparency fresh application required for hydraulic fracturing Policy on flood risk and drainage updated to reflect requirements of the Flood Risk Management Act.
Priorities for delivery Green infrastructure integral to development plan strategies / placemaking Revised guidance on planning and flooding Moratorium onshore oil and gas Working with HoPSon minerals planning training Scenic routes Guidance on hutting from Reforesting Scotland
A connected place AB Images Scotland HIE Mulholland Media Phil Gilmour Phil Gilmour Jon Curnow
SPP Key changes Highlighting the role of placemakingfor sustainable transport and active travel Link to principles of Designing Streets
Priorities for delivery Permitted development rights for digital infrastructure Published research on strategic infrastructure and planning Will publish a response and now preparing advice Continuing liaison with Infrastructure Investment Unit and Transport Scotland
National Developments Ravenscraig Ltd ScottishPower Scottish Power Wireframe3D Dundee City Council James Murray MGSDP - James Murray P&A Macdonald/SNH
Scottish Government role in delivering national developments Monitoring progress keen to see delivery Maintaining high profile of national developments within Scottish Government Advising on some project boards e.g. CSGN, LDWCN Ensuring national developments are embedded in development plan strategies Technical assistance and advice to planning authorities on definition and processing where required
Looking ahead key priorities Review of the planning system Community empowerment Continuing support for charrettes Land Reform NPF3 Monitoring Report Provisionally Summer 2016 NPF4 2019!
Implementation and Links Action Programme - http://npfactionprogramme.com/ NPF3 Homepage http://www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/built- Environment/planning/National-Planning- Framework