Scottish Government

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Contents

Responding to this Consultation Paper

INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT
Introduction
Background to Permitted Development ( PD)
Microgeneration Equipment Outwith the Scope of Permitted Development Rights
Directions Restricting Permitted Development under Article 4 of the GPDO
Planning Policy
Building Standards Issues
Microgeneration Certification Scheme ( MCS)
Research on Permitted Development Rights for Micro Wind Turbines and Air Source Heat Pumps
Strategic Environmental Assessment

ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
PD in Areas Designated for Their Natural and Built Heritage Value
General conditions which rely on interpretation
Micro Wind Turbines
Anemometry
Air Source Heat Pumps
PD Rights in combination - possible cumulative effects
Conclusion

Annex 1 Summary of Proposals
Annex 2 Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment
Annex 3 Partial Equalities Impact Assessment
Annex 4 Summary of Questions and Response Form