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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
15. The Scottish Ministers attach considerable importance to public participation in the planning process. This is a major theme in the ongoing modernisation of the planning system. Community participation is important in planning for renewable energy. It can help provide an opportunity to engage local people actively in the development of schemes; to address concerns about possible impacts; and to explain the wider benefits of renewable energy. This encourages transparency and enables people to form opinions founded on the best possible information. Planning authorities and developers should work closely with local communities at all stages of the planning process. Further advice can be found in Planning Advice Note ( PAN) 81 on Community Engagement. Representations received from the public, based on relevant planning matters, will be one of a number of material considerations that should be taken into account when considering proposals.
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