Director of Planning replies to Highland NPF3 National Development question

You will recall that I wrote the following to The Highland Council's Director of Planning (email sent 10/10/12):

Good afternoon Dr Black

Would it be possible to advise me as to whether or not Highland Council has submitted or intends to submit any ‘National Development Proposal Forms’ as part of the early stage of the NPF3 Consultation process.

His reply has just arrived:

Dear (APTSec)

We are currently formulating a list of projects that are proposed to be submitted for consideration as National developments.  As part of this work we are in discussion with neighbouring authorities about making joint submissions on certain issues to help strengthen the case for their inclusion in NPF3.  The list of projects will be considered by the Planning, Environment and Development Committee on 14^th November 2012 and, as such, will be available to view on the Council’s committee webpages a few days in advance of the Committee date.

Yours sincerely,

Stuart Black

So, keep a look out on the Council's web site; if you click on the words Planning, Environment and Development Committee - first up on the list under 'Strategic Committees' - at this link here the Wednesday 14 November 2012 meeting agenda should be up on the web by 12 noon on Friday 9th November.

Don't forget

National Planning Framework 3 and Scottish Planning Policy Consultation Events in November 2012

November 13th 2012

Inverness – Eden Court Theatre

12pm - 2pm Stakeholder Event (pre-registration required)

3pm - 7pm Public Event (drop in at any time)

• Stakeholder events, aimed at local authorities, public and private organisations. This will include a presentation and discussion session. Invitations are being issued directly to key stakeholders, but there may also be some space available for others to come along. Participants must register their interest in attending with thenpfteam@scotland.gsi.gov.uk by October 26, 2012.
• An open public ‘drop in’ event, that anyone can attend, whether an individual, group, public or private organisation. This will be informal and participative, with officials from the NPF3 and SPP teams attending to discuss views and answer questions on a one to one basis. There is no need to pre-register for these events  
  
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