Scottish Government

Circular 4/1997

NOTIFICATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

This Circular supersedes: SDD Circular 29/1988
SDD Circular 26/1995 SOEnD Circular 13/1994 (in part)
SOEnD Circular 16/1994

The Chief Executive Local Authorities
Copy to: The Director of Planning
Our ref: PGC/3/5

1 April 1997

Contents

Introduction
Notification of Applications Direction
Consultation on Retail Applications Direction
Development Contrary to Development Plans Direction
Development by Planning Authorities
Habitats and Birds Directives and Ramsar Convention
National Scenic Areas
Consultation on Development Affecting Trunk Roads and Special Roads
Further Copies and Enquiries
Annex A The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997
Annex B The Town and Country Planning (Consultation on Retail Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1996
Annex C The Town and Country Planning (Development Contrary to Development Plans) (Scotland) Direction 1996

Planning Series:

National Planning Policy Guidelines (NPPGs) provide statements of Government policy on nationally important land use and other planning matters, supported where appropriate by a locational framework.

Circulars, which also provide statements of Government policy, contain guidance on policy implementation through legislative or procedural change.

Planning Advice Notes (PANs) provide advice on good practice and other relevant information.

Statements of Government policy contained in NPPGs and Circulars may, so far as relevant, be material considerations to be taken into account in development plan preparation and development control.