Written Question · S1W-12752 · Session 1
What guidance is issued to local authorities who operate joint structure plans on the creation of dedicated structure plan units; whether s…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what guidance is issued to local authorities who operate joint structure plans on the creation of dedicated structure plan units; whether such authorities now operate such units and, if not, whether any audit has been undertaken or is proposed into any differential performance between those joint structure plan authorities which do, and those who do not, operate such dedicated units.
The answer
No such guidance has been issued. The Councils which make up the Ayrshire structure plan area and the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley structure plan area have set up both joint Committees and joint structure plan units. Other planning authorities that are charged with carrying out jointly their structure plan functions have not made such arrangements. The experience of these different approaches will be considered during the current review of strategic planning arrangements in Scotland.The Scottish Executive Planning Audit Unit is examining the way councils are discharging their development planning functions. Comparisons of performance may be possible when sufficient audits have been undertaken.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-12752 by reference.