Scottish Government

Development Plans to take NPF2 into account.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

Contribution to NPF Strategy

• All elements of the strategy.

2009 onwards - Development plans to reflect NPF2 Strategy and National Developments and take forward the mitigation and compensation measures identified in the NPF2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and NPF2 Appropriate Assessment.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities
Key Agencies - SNH, SEPA, Scottish Water, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Regional Transport Partnerships, Crofters Commission, Health Boards, Historic Scotland, Transport Scotland, FCS, Community Councils, neighbouring planning authorities, Scottish Government (Directorate for the Built Environment).

The Scottish Government's territorial planners are liaising with planning authorities on national developments and other key elements of the NPF2 Action Programme to ensure they are reflected in the preparation of new Strategic and Local Development Plans.

September 2011 - the Scottish Government publishes its new Economic Strategy, identifying 6 strategic priorities which will accelerate recovery, drive sustainable economic growth and develop a more resilient and adaptable economy.