The Scottish Government asked for views on the consultation paper as part of its wider work on the planning reform and implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. It provides draft guidance to planning authorities, developers, communities and other potential parties on the use of mediation in development planning and in pre-application consultation.
Please read the consultation paper here
Our response can be read here
The Scottish Government asked for views on detailed proposals for the regulation of short-term lets, including a licensing scheme and planning control areas in Scotland. This will form the basis for secondary legislation to be laid in Parliament in December 2020.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government's website
- Read the Law Society of Scotland's response (October 2020)
- View the Local Government and Communities Committee's call for evidence on the proposals
- Read the Law Society of Scotland's submission to the Committee (January 2020)
The Scottish Government issued a consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the existing requirements for pre-application consultation with local communities on national and major developments.
- Read the Scottish Government consultation
- Read the Law Society of Scotland's response (November 2020)
The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) sought views on the introduction of a new guidance note (Guidance Note 24) concerning Provision of material evidence and conduct of parties in proceedings before DPEA Reporters.
- Read the Law Society of Scotland's response (September 2020).
The Scottish Government has sought views on their proposed work programme and the related Sustainability Appraisal report for the whole package of potential changes to Permitted Development Rights.
- View the discussion paper on the Scottish Government's website
- View the Law Society of Scotland's response here (January 2020)
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government's website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (July 2019)
Scottish Natural Heritage has issued a consultation on assessing the impact of repowered wind farms on nature.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Natural Heritage website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (August 2018)
The Scottish Government is required to assess, consult and monitor the likely impacts of their plans on the environment. As a result, they have issued a consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report and the Position Statement.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (August 2017)
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation presenting details of proposed changes to the planning system in Scotland. The consultation also provides an opportunity for people to help shape the future of the planning system in Scotland.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (April 2017)
