Written Question · S2W-02110 · Session 2
What very special circumstances would overrule the general presumption against intrusion into designated green belt land, as referred to in…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what very special circumstances would overrule the general presumption against intrusion into designated green belt land, as referred to in Scottish Development Department Circular 24/1985, Development in the Countryside and Green Belts.
The answer
Planningdecisions are required to be taken in accordance with the development planunless material considerations indicate otherwise. Scottish Executive planning policies contained inCirculars, National Planning Policy Guidelines and Scottish Planning Policiesmay be such material considerations.
It is for the decision-makerto assess both the weight to be attached to material considerations and whetherindividually or together they are sufficient to outweigh the provisions of thedevelopment plan.
It is for the decision-makerto assess both the weight to be attached to material considerations and whetherindividually or together they are sufficient to outweigh the provisions of thedevelopment plan.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-02110 by reference.