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Planning - 2026 update

Publication Year

2026

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises a letter from the Chief Planner and the Minister for Public Finance, providing an update on progress towards boosting planning capacity and reducing barriers to delivery. Covers: increasing resourcing and capacity; national planning hub; planning fees; Future Planners Programme; planning bursaries; supporting housing delivery; development plans; streamlining; consultations; planning audits; planning obligations and good neighbour agreements in Circular 4/2025; Elected Member training; and planning guidance: battery energy storage systems.

Document History

Document type: publication - correspondence. First published: 19 March 2026.

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Scottish Government

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.