The Land Use Planning System in Scotland – But Not as we Know it?

Abstract

In December 2005, the Scottish Executive published its Planning etc (Scotland) Bill. This sets out a raft of measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the statutory land use planning system, whilst promoting greater inclusion and opportunities for public involvement (Peel and Lloyd 2006). The Bill followed the publication of a Discussion Paper, Modernising the Planning System, which was issued in late June 2005 (Scottish Executive 2005). This itself was the culmination of a series of consultation exercises and research studies about how best to reform a land use planning system that has prevailed throughout the post-war period. This article examines the influences on the Discussion Paper, identifies the principal components of the Planning Bill, and explores some of the reactions to the proposed reforms. It focuses on the key areas of controversy and the implications for the implementation of the proposals. Some contextual points are helpful.

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