Under the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 the structure plan approved in 2009 will be replaced by a strategic development plan. The Development Plan Scheme published in March 2011 sets out our programme for preparing the regions first strategic development plan by 2014.
An outline of the process to date, with relevant publications and reports can be found below.
| STAGE | DATES | PUBLICATION | RESPONSE |
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Main Issues Report Consultation |
7 October 2011 - 6 January 2012 |
Strategic Environmental Assessment Habitats Regulations Assessment Strategic Flood Risk Assessment |
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Community Council Engagement |
23 May 2011 | Briefing Note | |
| Strategic Environmental Assessment | 02 July 2010 | Scoping Report | Response |
The SDPA is also preparing supplementary planning guidance to support the current structure plan. Entitled 'Delivering Identified Projects Through a Strategic Transport Fund', a draft is available from the Current Consultations pages.
More information on supporting delivery of the structure plan can be found by following the link to 'Action Programme'.