Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Provides clarification on how local development plans guidance should be applied, to minimise issues that need to be re-opened at the plan examination, particularly with regard to housing and infrastructure matters.
History
Document type: publication - advice and guidance.
First published: 26 February 2026.
ISBN
9781806438112
Subjects
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Strategic planning
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Planning and development
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Development plans
Publisher History
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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