Draft National Planning Framework 4

Closed 31 Mar 2022

Opened 10 Nov 2021

Feedback updated 8 Nov 2022

We asked

Draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) was published for consultation on 10 November 2021, seeking views and comments on a wide range of topics, including National Developments, our National Spatial Strategy and national planning policies.

We set out a series of 70 consultation questions to help focus on key areas of change, and included questions on the Draft NPF4: Integrated Impact Assessment Reports.

NPF4 will, when adopted, set out the Scottish Government’s priorities and policies for the planning system and how our approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland. NPF4 differs from previous NPFs in two ways: it incorporates Scottish Planning Policy and the NPF into a single document, and will form part of the statutory development plan once approved and adopted.

You said

The consultation closed on 31 March 2022, receiving over 760 responses from a broad range of stakeholders.

We did

The independent analysis commissioned by the Scottish Government has been published.

The responses, along with accompanying open invitation events, roundtable discussions, engagement and other evidence, have informed the Revised Draft National Planning Framework 4, which was laid in the Scottish Parliament on 8th November 2022.

Published responses

View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.

Overview

This consultation is seeking views and comments on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

NPF4 will, when adopted, set out the Scottish Governments priorities and policies for the planning system up to 2045 and how our approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. NPF4 differs from previous NPFs in two ways. It incorporates Scottish Planning Policy and the NPF into a single document and will form a part of the statutory development plan.

The consultation is open until 31 March 2022.

NPF4 is a large document and covers a wide range of topics, including National developments, our National Spatial Strategy and national policies. You may find it helpful to refer back to the draft NPF4 when considering responses to questions.

The consultation also includes questions on the Draft NPF4:Integrated Impact Assessment Reports. You can find these below

Read the consultation paper

Interests

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