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Scottish Government information

For official Scottish Government information on the planning system click here.

The Scottish Government guide to community engagement in planning is Planning Advice Note (PAN) 3/2010 (previously known as PAN 81). Click here to read it.

PAS information

Planning Aid for Scotland (PAS) has a series of information leaflets about different aspects of planning. These reflect the changes to the planning system introduced in 2009 and explain how you can get involved. Please note that we may update this information to reflect relevant changes. The date of the last update is in the bottom left hand corner of each sheet.

We would like your views on the information leaflets and the definition of planning. Did you find them useful? Were they easy to understand? Do you have any other comments/suggestions? Please tell us by email or contact our advice service on 0845 603 7602.

1 Development Management
Information about applying for planning permission, different types of planning application, how applications are decided; and how to support or object to applications.

2 Development Plans and Development Plan Examinations
Information about how future land uses in your area are decided.

3 Planning Appeals and Local Reviews
Information about how planning decisions can be challenged.

4 Enforcement
Information about how unauthorised development is dealt with.

5 Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
Information about how planning protects our built heritage, and how you can get involved.

6 How do I get involved in Development Plans?
The Scottish Government wants local communities and individuals to have a say in shaping the future of their local and wider areas – find out how you can be involved.

7 How do I get involved in Planning Applications?
Everyone has a right to make their views known about any planning application, whether supporting, commenting or objecting. Find out here how you can do this.

8 Material Considerations
Learn what are and are not relevant points in supporting or objecting to planning applications.

9 What is Strategic Environmental Assessment?
Learn how the potential impact of planning policies and applications on the environment is assessed, and how you can be involved.

10 Glossary of Common Planning Terms in Scotland
A list of planning terms you may encounter whilst engaging with planning.

Other formats and languages are available on request.