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Written Question · S2W-11717 · Session 2

What action is required of local authorities in monitoring the impact of planning decisions on town centres under sections 90 and 91 of Nat…

Answered Asked by Elaine Murray Lab Lodged 26 Oct 2004

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action is required of local authorities in monitoring the impact of planning decisions on town centres under sections 90 and 91 of National Planning Policy Guideline
- Town Centres and Retailing
- Planning Policy Series: NPPG 8 Revised 1998.

The answer

Answered by Johann Lamont on 9 Nov 2004 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

National Planning Policy Guideline (NPPG) 8: Town Centres and Retailing recognises that retailing policies and proposals in development plans should be based on a factual assessment of retail development and trends, and emphasises the importance of up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information.
It is for local authorities to interpret the guidance contained in NPPG 8.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-11717 by reference.