Written Question · S3W-32454 · Session 3
What its position is on the sufficiency of tests used to determine the appropriateness of using the planning gain mechanism and what the re…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what its position is on the sufficiency of tests used to determine the appropriateness of using the planning gain mechanism and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
The answer
Scottish Government guidance on the use of planning agreements is set out in Planning Circular 1/2010: Planning Agreements. The guidance sets out a series of policy tests which are to be met before a planning agreement is sought. Planning authorities are expected to satisfy themselves that a planning agreement is both necessary and justified in any particular instance.
In developing the guidance in Circular 1/2010 the Scottish Government undertook extensive public consultation. All views expressed were taken into account and the guidance, including the policy tests, has been generally welcomed by both public and private sector interests.
Planning Circular 1/2010: Planning Agreements can be viewed on the Scottish Government website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/27103054/0.
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In developing the guidance in Circular 1/2010 the Scottish Government undertook extensive public consultation. All views expressed were taken into account and the guidance, including the policy tests, has been generally welcomed by both public and private sector interests.
Planning Circular 1/2010: Planning Agreements can be viewed on the Scottish Government website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/27103054/0.
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In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-32454 by reference.