Scottish Government

January 2008

ISBN 978 0 7559 6943 2 (Web only publication)

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COVER NOTE

Part 1
To:
SEA.gateway@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Part 2
An Environmental Report is attached for:

The National Planning Framework

The Responsible Authority is:

The Scottish Government (Planning Directorate)

Part 3

Contact name Dr. Fiona Simpson

Job Title SEA Specialist

Contact address

Contact tel no 0131 244 7547

Contact emailFiona.Simpson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Part 4
Signature

Date January 2008

Contents

Non Technical Summary

1. Introduction
Purpose of the Environmental Report
SEA activities to date
Outline and Objectives of the Discussion Draft National Planning Framework

2. Context
Relationship with other plans and programmes - relevant environmental protection objectives
Summary of the current state of the environment in Scotland
Likely evolution of the environment without the National Planning Framework

3. Assessment of environmental effects and measures envisaged for prevention, reduction and offsetting of any significant adverse environmental effect
Summary of assessment methods
Findings of the assessment of strategic alternatives
Effects of the Discussion Draft National Planning Framework on the Environment
Measures envisaged for the prevention, reduction and offsetting of significant adverse effects
Appropriate Assessment
Monitoring
Next Steps
Advice to consultees

Appendix 1 Plans, Programmes and Strategies reviewed to identify relevant environmental objectives for the National Planning Framework SEA

Appendix 2 Full baseline assessment

Appendix 3 Assessment of the Discussion Draft National Planning Framework

Appendix 4 Mitigation Schedule