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introduction
1. This Planning Advice Note complements PAN 49 on local planning and replaces earlier advice on structure planning issued in 1992. The Government's overall policy on structure plans remains as set out in NPPG1: The Planning System. Following the consultation on The Review of the Planning System, The Scottish Office Development Department has commissioned a two-stage research study of development planning. The overall framework of legislation, guidance and advice will be reviewed in the light of the study when it is completed in 1998. In the meantime, this advice note on best practice has been updated to reflect:-
- responses to the Review of the Planning System
- opportunities arising from local government reorganisation
At the same time the opportunity has been taken to emphasise how structure plans can contribute positively to achieving sustainable development.
2. The PAN is in 5 main sections:-
- purpose and function of structure plans
- structure plans and sustainable development
- content of structure plans
- process of structure plan preparation and review
- structure plan documentation
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