RTPI Scotland Director Craig McLaren looks into his crystal ball to see what could be the key issues for planning in 2018 If you thought that 2017 was a big year for planning in Scotland, my bet is that it’s going to be even bigger in 2018! Last year saw the publication of the Planning […]
Michelle McGuckin discusses the changes proposed to strategic planning The publication of the Planning (Scotland) Bill on 5th December makes provison for the removal of Strategic Development Plans from the Scottish Planning system and a short string of simple words was all it took: Section 2 Removal of requirement to prepare strategic development plans. Sections […]
Graham Marchbank discusses the recent conference held in Edinburgh This two-day conference was an opportunity for Scotland to align itself with neighbours to the north; “a new geopolitical neighbourhood” as the former president of Iceland put it, alongside the more typical relationships with Westminster and the EU. Climate change, natural resources, renewable energy, transport systems […]
Jim Birrell provides a lighthearted take on the planning review It was a time of turbulence and tempest. Two men and a wise lady told us so in 60 pages of inspiration, perspiration and independence of thought. “Your system for the planning world is not broken but it badly needs fixed, repaired and you must […]
RTPI Scotland Director Craig McLaren explores the political parties’ local government election manifestos The local elections take place on 4 May with all Councils across Scotland involved. I’d like to think that planning is a key function in local authorities so I have had a look at the manifestos published by the five main political […]
RTPI Scotland Executive Committee Member Graham Marchbank reports from two recent events on planning for climate change While the consultation on the White Paper Places, People and Planning takes place, RTPI Scotland has given evidence in parliament on the draft Climate Change Plan (which will replace the ill-titled Report on Proposals and Policies 2) – […]
Craig McLaren Director of RTPI Scotland outlines his take on the planning debate in Parliament There was a debate in the Scottish Parliament yesterday to discuss the Scottish Government’s consultation on the future of the planning system Places, People and Planning. RTPI Scotland had prepared a briefing and circulated it to all MSPs in advance […]
Craig McLaren, Chair of the National Walking Strategy Delivery Forum, outlines how planning can help to support ambitions to increase walking Let’s Get Scotland Walking – The National Walking Strategy (NWS) was published in 2014 and is a key step in the delivery of the National Physical Activity Implementation Plan (NPAIP): Building a Legacy from […]
Stefano Smith, RTPI Scotland Convenor, sets out what is in store for Scottish planners in the next year. 2017 is potentially a pivotal year for planning in Scotland. There will be a number of uncertainties and opportunities including: the Planning Review (imminent Consultation Paper and subsequent Planning Bill) various Scottish Government consultations on planning-related matters […]
RTPI Scotland Planning Policy & Practice Officer, Nikola Miller, sets out the Institute’s Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in May 2016. The Scottish election takes place on 5 May. At this important time for planning – what with a planning review and difficult economic circumstances – there is a need and an opportunity to […]
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