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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Comprises guidance supporting Scotland's National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), specifically policy 2 on climate mitigation and adaptation. Covers: core principles and approach to climate mitigation and adaptation; a plan-led system; determining planning applications: climate mitigation; and determining planning applications: climate adaptation.
Document type: advice and guidance. First published: 5 June 2025.
9781836916765
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.
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