As far as I can see there are no 'web words' from Highland as yet re NPF3 but what about other local authorities? Well here is a little something from East Lothian:
What does this mean for East Lothian?
The National Planning Framework sits at the top of the hierarchy of Scottish development plans. Once published in June 2014, NPF3 will set out the Scottish Government's strategic development priorities over the next 20-30 years. It can designate ‘national developments’, which are considered by Government to be essential to Scotland's strategic spatial development.
Major strategic transport, water and drainage and waste management infrastructure projects may fall within this 'national' category of development. For example, the existing National Planning Framework (NPF2) identifies Cockenzie Power Station as a 'national development' site for new non-nuclear baseload power generation. East Lothian is also included within the Central Scotland Green Network 'national development' in NPF2. Other examples of 'national developments' in NPF2 include the Replacement Forth Crossing and a high-speed rail link to London.
The new NPF3 will therefore be an important part of the Scottish planning system. It could have significant implications for the way East Lothian develops over the next 30 years, for East Lothian's forthcoming Local Development Plan, and on how planning decisions are made.
What can we expect from Highland I wonder? Remember the Director of Planning's recent response to me?
...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 14th November 2012...
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