Introduction
A key element of the new planning regime, which is progressively
being implemented, is the National Planning Framework
("NPF"). This document will be debated before the
Scottish Parliament and subject to the outcome of that process the
intention is that the principle of developments categorised as
"national" will not be open to debate in an inquiry
forum. This is therefore an important document.
- National Developments
- Economy
- Population
- Term Strategy
- Regional Perspective
- General Comments
- Implementation
National Developments
While NPF2 contains a considerable volume of information in
relation to the economy and population, possibly its greatest
significance relates to the identification of certain developments
as "national developments". As the document itself makes
clear, it is not a spending document. However NPF2 "is closely
linked to the Government's infrastructure investment plan and
will inform the investment programme of
