Planning Modernisation Letter (1)

Planning Modernisation Letter (2)

Planning Modernisation Letter (3)

Planning Modernisation Letter(4)

Planning Modernisation Letter(5)

Planning Modernisation-Consultations and Electronic Publication Strategy

A range of consultation papers on changes to the main elements of the planning system have recently been published. The closing dates for comments are as follows and your views would be welcome.

Draft regulations on the Planning Hierarchy 21 March 2008
Draft regulations on Development Planning 2 April 2008
Draft regulations on Development Plan Examinations 4 April 2008
Development Management 4 April 2008
Modernising Planning Appeals 9 May 2008

These consultation papers are available at
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Planning/Modernising

A summary of development management regulations can be found at
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/01/07154600/1

NPF2

The second National Planning Framework (NPF2)provides an important vehicle for the national debate about the sort of place we want Scotland to be. It will guide Scotland's spatial development to 2030, setting out strategic development priorities to support The Scottish Government's central purpose - promoting sustainable economic growth.
National Planning Framework Roadshow
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/01/07093039/0

Edinburgh - Victoria Quay 07 March 2008
This event is now fully subscribed

The objectives of the discussion events are as follows:
To seek to build consensus on the NPF2 strategy; 2. To seek views on the proposed national developments; 3. To identify ways in which the draft can be strengthened; 4. To seek views on the content of the Action Programme; and 5. To seek views on the content of the Strategic Environmental Report.

Development in the Green Belt and Countryside

The report is here:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Attachments/Internet/Environment/Planning_and_buildings/Planning/Development_quality/Countryside%20DQ%20guideline%20-%20App%201%20-%20AK%20_2_.pdfhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

Former Odeon Cinema

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ABOUT THE FORMER ODEON CINEMA IN CLERK STREET

1. An exhibition of the latest proposals will be held in the South Side Community Centre, 117 Nicholson Street, from Monday 10 September until Friday 14 September, during normal opening hours.
2. A public ‘drop-in’ information session to meet the project team will be held on Thursday 13 September, from6.30pm until 9pm, in Room GP1 of the Centre.

Colin Christison
Secretary
Southside Community Council
Nelson Hall
5 Spittalfield Crescent
Edinburgh
EH8 9QZ

Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006

This came through about planning.
The supporting material included these:




There were also two more substantial booklets - this one is 60 pages:
This one is about 0 pages:
If you would like to read either of them, send me an email.

There was also this little business card.

Microgeneration

I received this (well, Tina did really) about planning policies for renewables.

Sick Kids Site – What Now?

Sciennes Primary School Community in association with Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council are holding a public meeting, entitled "Sick Kids Site – What Now?" to discuss the lack of accommodation at Sciennes Primary School, and the possible uses of the Sick Kids Hospital Site when the Hospital moves in 2012.

Sciennes Primary School Board and Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council are keen to canvass the views of the community on what it would like to see replace the Sick Kids Hospital. Please come along to the meeting.

The meeting will be on Wednesday 14th March at 7.30pm (finishing 8.30pm) at Sciennes Primary School.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute or to be kept informed, please contact the School: email headteacher@sciennes.edin.sch.uk or MSCC: email Melaniemain@btinternet.com or tel 07775 665499.