Introduction
Statutory access rights under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 apply to most land and inland water in Scotland, underpinning opportunities for outdoor recreation. Planning authorities should consider access issues and should protect core and other important routes and access rights when preparing development plans and making decisions on planning applications.
Policy Aims
Scottish Planning Policy sets out the current policy on open space and physical activity.
The policy aims to:
- Ensure planning authorities consider access issues and should protect core and other important routes and access rights when preparing development plans and making decisions on planning applications.
Publications
PAN 65 Planning and Open Space (Revised 2008) - provides information on the role of the planning system in protecting and enhancing open spaces and on open space audits and strategies.
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Contact
For further information on Outdoor Access, please contact
Kristen Anderson
0131 244 7091