Conclusion
84. The Scottish Executive has set out a vision for a sustainable, diverse, competitive and economically viable fish farming industry. Not all of these issues can be addressed through the planning system. However, planning has an important role to play in achieving an appropriate balance between the interests of people, businesses and organisations proposing fish farming developments, and those of individuals, communities and other users whose quality of life will be most affected by such developments. This SPP sets out guidance on the factors which planning authorities should take into account when preparing development plans and assessing development proposals for fish farming.