Contribution to NPF Strategy

105, 110, 128, 208, Map 10, Annex - National Development 1.

Deliver Replacement Forth Crossing.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

2009 - Completion of development work, environmental impact assessment and sustainable development assessment.

Transport Scotland, Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA), City of Edinburgh Council, Fife Council, West Lothian Council, The Strategic Development Plan Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland (SESplan), Contractors, South East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Network Rail, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Historic Scotland, Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS).

2009 - 2011 - Consent process.

2009-2011 - Tendering.

2011 - 2016 - Design and construct bridge and supporting infrastructure incorporating sustainable development principles. Implement mitigation measures identified in the Forth Replacement Crossing Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), the Environmental Statement and Appropriate Assessments. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring appropriate assessment of the proposal, including assessment of effects in combination with other plans and projects.

Ongoing - Maintain focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

105, 192, Map 10, Annex -National Development 2.

Take forward West of Scotland Strategic Rail Enhancements.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009 onwards - Detailed work to be undertaken to develop a delivery plan and define the scope of infrastructure and mitigation measures including design, minimisation of effects on biodiversity networks, cultural heritage and water. Good practice during construction will be required to minimise potential noise, dust and vibration effects. Monitoring and assessment is also recommended to define air quality benefits and longer term carbon impacts.

Transport Scotland;Network Rail, First ScotRail, Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).

84, 105, 111, 117, 118, 119, Map 10, Annex - National Development 4 and 2.

Deliver enhanced facilities at Aberdeen Airport and supporting improvements in surface transport and other infrastructure.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009 onwards - Reflect policy objectives of Air Transport White Paper and airport masterplan in development plans and associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. Consider need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation including design, protection of biodiversity, measures to reduce effects on health, air quality, noise, water, soils, landscape and cultural heritage and long term assessment of carbon impacts. Work with air transport operators to minimise emissions by deploying operational and technological measures.

2009 onwards - Submission of planning application(s) for airport enhancements not subject to Permitted Development rights (as indicated within airport masterplan.)

Airport Operator;North East Scotland Transport Partnership (Nestrans), Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority (ACSSDPA) , business groups, environmental and transport groups, community groups, Scottish Government -Transport Directorate.

84, 105, 118, 119, 224, 225, Map 10, National Development 4 and 2.

Deliver enhanced facilities and improvements in surface transport and other infrastructure at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009 onwards - Reflect policy objectives of the Air Transport White Paper and airport masterplan in development plans and associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. Consider need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation including design, protection of biodiversity, measures to reduce effects on health, air quality, noise, water, soils, landscape and cultural heritage and long term assessment of carbon impacts. Work with air transport operators to minimise emissions by deploying operational and technological measures.

2010-12 - Submission of planning application(s) for airport enhancements not subject to Permitted Development rights (as indicated within airport masterplan.)

Infratail; South Ayrshire Council,Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit, Network Rail, First Scotrail, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government-Transport Directorate.

105, 123, 142, 190, 200, Map 10, Annex - National Development 5, 1 and 6.

Deliver improvements in port, road and rail infrastructure to support Grangemouth's role as Scotland's largest container port and main freight distribution centre.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

2009 onwards - Consider the need for further environmental assessment, and scheme level mitigation measures including design and siting to minimise effects on water and cultural heritage and coastal protection measures as required. Work with freight transport sector to minimise the effects of shipping activity and reduce emissions. Continuing air quality monitoring as required for the nearby Air Quality Management Area. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring appropriate assessment of the proposal, including assessment of effects in combination with other plans and projects.

Falkirk Council;South East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Forth Ports, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), BP, Inneos, Grangemouth Freight Community, Transport Scotland.

Post 2009 - Completion of Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) process of improvement options at Junction 6 of the M9 Motorway.

Post 2009 -Improvements to the local road network, including separation of local traffic from freight and industrial uses.

Falkirk Council;South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Forth Ports, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), BP, Inneos, Grangemouth Freight Community.

Pre 2012 - Completion of studies on flood risk and environmental mitigation.

Falkirk Council;Forth Ports, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government -Directorate for the Built Environment.

Post 2014 - Improvements to railhead access and electrification of the rail link through Falkirk Grahamston.

Transport Scotland;Falkirk Council, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Forth Ports, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), BP, Inneos, Grangemouth Freight Community, Network Rail.

Post 2016 - Implementation of improved link to the M8 and the South via an improved A801.

Falkirk Council; West Lothian Council;South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Transport Scotland, Forth Ports, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), BP, Inneos, Grangemouth Freight Community.

105, 124, 126, 190, 200, Map 10, Annex - National Development 6, 5 and 1.

Create multimodal container terminal facilities with deep water access and improved supporting port, road and rail infrastructure at Port of Rosyth and potentially other locations on the Forth.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

Post 2009- Consider the need for further environmental assessment and scheme level mitigation measures including design and siting to minimise effects on water and cultural heritage and coastal protection measures as required. Work with freight transport sector to minimise the effects of shipping activity and reduce emissions. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring developers take into account the combined effects of all national developments on the Forth, regardless of which stage they are at in the planning process, within any further Appropriate Assessment at the project level.

Fife Council, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Babcock, Forth Ports, Scottish Government -Directorate for the Built Environment.

Post 2009 - Completion of detailed design study.

Babcock, Fife Council

Post 2009 - Submission of Environmental Statement, Appropriate Assessment, Transport Assessment, Contaminated Land Assessment, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, and other supporting information alongside planning application and Harbour Order application.

Babcock, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Fife Council, Forth Ports, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Transport Scotland, Scottish Government Transport Directorate.

Post 2009 - Improve connections to the surrounding road network.

Fife Council;South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Babcock, Network Rail, Transport Scotland,

Post 2009 - Improve connections to the surrounding rail network

Transport Scotland;South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Babcock, Fife Council, Network Rail.

Pre 2015 - Port operational

Babcock; Forth Ports.

105, 127, 217, 238, Map 10, Annex- National Development 8

Create international container transhipment facility at Scapa Flow, Orkney.

· Contributes to a wealthier and stronger Scotland.

· Strengthens global links.

· Supports strong, sustainable economic growth.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Expands opportunities for communities by promoting good connectivity.

Post 2009 - Submission of planning application(s), Harbour Order Application, environmental assessment , appropriate assessment, associated environmental works and supporting landside infrastructure. Define detailed scheme level mitigation measures including design to protect water quality and avoid effects on marine heritage resources. Work with shipping sector to minimise the effects of shipping activity and reduce emissions.

Operator, Orkney Islands Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Government - Transport Directorate.

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex - National development 11

Upgrade the East Coast electricity transmission line to 400kV.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Transmission system operators;Scottish Government -

Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Scottish Power Transmission (SPT) , Ofgem, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority, Dundee City Council, Fife Council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

103, 105, 158, Annex A- National Development 11

Upgrade Beauly - Dounreay overhead electricity transmission line.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009-10 - First phase operational. Then planning and delivery of further reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Transmission system operators,Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Scottish Power Transmission (SPT), Ofgem, Highland Council, Moray council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) .

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex- National Development 11

Reinforce Beauly - Keith overhead electricity transmission line.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Transmission system operators,Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Scottish Power Transmission (SPT) , Ofgem, Highland Council, Moray Council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) .

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex- National Development 11

Reinforce existing 33kV sub-sea cable link between Orkney and the Scottish mainland.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Pre-construction studies and technology option investigation and planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Transmission system operators,Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Scottish Power Transmission (SPT), Ofgem, Orkney Islands Council, Highland Council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) .

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex- National Development 11

Deliver new sub-sea cable electricity transmission links for the Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Islands.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Pre-construction studies and technology option investigation and planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Transmission system operators,Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Scottish Power Transmission (SPT), Ofgem, Shetland Council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) .

98, 105, 202, 228, Mao 10, Annex - National Development 12.

Develop the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN)

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enables disadvantaged communities access opportunities

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use

· Conserves and enhances Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.

Pre December 09 - Establishment of a CSGN Partnership or Working Group and finalisation of support arrangements for the group.

Pre December 09 - Publication of vision, aim, objectives, priorities for action and workplan.

2009 onwards- Inclusion of CSGN considerations in main issues reports for relevant development plans

2010 - Identification of spatial priorities for development of the network & development of monitoring and evaluation framework

2010 - Identification and development of a range of mechanisms, including targeted funding, to support delivery of the green network 'on the ground'.

By end 2010 - Report on preferred management structures and processes to safeguard the green network into the future.

2012 - Inclusion of CSGN policies and maps in relevant development plans, associated action programmes and development management decisions.

2012 - Contribution of the green network to a range of Government and local authority outcomes recognised in relevant policy documents and forward plans/programmes.

2013 - Local actions to be confirmed through supplementary planning guidance and partnership agreements.

Forestry Commission Scotland & Scottish Natural Heritage (on behalf of all CSGN partners);Local Authority partnerships, Planning Authorities, trategic Development Plan Teams, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Water, Historic Scotland, Transport Scotland, Sportscotland, British Waterways, Central Scotland Forest Trust, Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, Edinburgh & Lothians Forest Habitat Network Partnership, Urban Regeneration Companies, Glasgow 2014 Legacy Team/Glasgow 2014 Ltd, Scottish Government - Built Environment Directorate, Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Environmental Quality Directorate, Climate Change Directorate, Rural Directorate, Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate, relevant NGOs.

Nov 09 announce formation of CSGN support unit.

Dec 09 announce Board and appointment of chair.

Jan 10 Launch action plan consultation.

Apr 10 Publish vision and action plan

162, 238, Map 9

Promote the development of a sub-sea electricity transmission super grid.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Feasibility studies.

2009 - 2012 Liaison between Scottish, Norwegian, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Assembly Governments to investigate potential for developing sub-sea supergrid to harness marine energy resources and transmit the electricity generated to major continental European markets.

Post 2012 - Further assessment in NPF3.

Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate,Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly, Norwegian Government, the European Commission, Crown Estate, Local Authorities, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise Highlands and Islands (HIE), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities.

215.

Address energy transmission capacity constraints in Argyll.

· Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Post 2009 - Feasibility studies to investigate necessary connections and route modifications.

Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate, Argyll & Bute Council; Transmission system owners and operators, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA); Industry Stakeholders.

26, 149, 164.

Promote decentralised energy production, develop local heat networks, combined heat and power and micro-generation.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Supports strong, sustainable development for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitate the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.

Pre 2011 - Encourage a mix of renewable and clean energy technologies, harness renewable sources of heat, promote decentralised energy production, including local heat and power schemes and micro-generation, and improve energy efficiency. Reflects Scottish Planning Policy on Renewable Energy Development and Opencast Coal in new development plans and associated action programmes, supplementary planning guidance, and c onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Transmission system owners and operators, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Industry Stakeholders, Scottish Government - Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate.

Water and drainage

103, 174, 175, 176, 214, 233, Map 10

Deliver improvements to water and drainage infrastructure to meet strategic development needs.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports the delivery of a sufficient supply of new homes in places where people want to live.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009 onwards - Liaison by delivery partners and Scottish Water to align long term investment in water and drainage infrastructure in accordance with Scottish Water's quality investment programme, the spatial priorities identified in this Framework and the development priorities identified in development plans. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Scottish Water;Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland.

177, 178, 179

Deliver sustainable water management supporting diverse industries to flourish whilst recognising the need to protect and improve the water environment.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009 - Strengthen the links between land use planning and river basin management planning to ensure implementation of the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) with regular liaison between delivery partners.

2009 - Scottish River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) in development plans and Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Scottish Government-Environmental Quality Directorate ; Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities,Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water.

177, 178, 179

Deliver Sustainable Flood Management.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009 onwards - Flooding Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 to create a framework for a strategic approach to flood risk management in Scotland and streamline the planning and flood risk management statutory processes. Have regard to flood risk management plans to be prepared at national (by Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)) and local (by local authorities) levels in partnership with other stakeholders. Management of flood risk will be based on improved risk assessments.

Ongoing - Liaison between land use planning and flood risk management planning to ensure implementation of new flooding legislation taking account of long term climate change predictions impacts and associated requirements for adaptation.

Scottish Government-Environmental Quality Directorate; Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water.

Transport

113, 125, 133, 139, 192, 200, 203, 207, 213, 214, 224, 231

Develop, Design and Deliver recommendations of the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) for the 20 years post 2012.

· Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

Post 2009 - Continue to develop, design and deliver projects.

Post 2012 - 2022 - Develop, Design, Deliver Strategic Transport Projects in line with the recommendations from the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR), taking forward the mitigation measures identified within its Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment. Continue to invest in the national strategic transport networks to support sustainable economic growth.

Transport Scotland, Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships.

110, 129, 142, 186, Annex - National Development 5.

Electrification of the Rail Network Programme.

· Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

2009-2016 - Work towards creating an electrified rail network across Scotland to reduce journey times, operating costs and emissions in line with Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) Project 6.

Transport Scotland;Network Rail, Regional Transport Partnerships.

89, 95, 143, 146, 179, 193, 201, 202, 216, Annex-National Development 12

Promote increased use of canal network.

· Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy

2009 - Reflect plans designed to stimulate greater use of the canal network through Regional Transport Strategies, development plans, masterplans, development briefs and development management decisions and c onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

British Waterways Scotland ; Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships;Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Government.

77, 94, 202, Annex - National Development 12.

Promote active travel.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to benefit access opportunities.

2009 - 2012 - Work in partnership to promote active travel, including improving cycling and walking opportunities and the completion of a national cycle network well connected to local neighbourhood networks in the preparation of development plans, associated action programmes and development management decisions, and c onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Sustrans;Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities , developers, communities, landowners, Scottish Government.

101, 210

Investigate potential for a National Coastal Trail as Scotland's contribution to Europe's North Sea Trail.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to benefit from growth and access opportunities.

2009 onwards - Work towards the creation of a long-distance coastal footpath linked to heritage features and businesses in the preparation of development plans and development management decisions and c onsider the need for environmental assessment, integrated approach to appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities

Housing

71, 76.

Deliver growth in the long term supply of homes and improve affordability.

· Encourages a sufficient supply of homes which are affordable and in places where people want to live.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

2009 onwards - Deliver in line with Government's planning policy for housing through the preparation of development plans, Local Housing Strategies, Strategic Housing Investment Plans, masterplans, development briefs and development management decisions and c onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities;Scottish Government Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Directorate for the Built Environment, utility companies, developers, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA).

77.

Create Sustainable Communities.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland,

· Encourages a sufficient supply of homes which are affordable and in places where people want to live.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009-2011 - Targeted support for the 11 exemplar projects and general support available to everyone participating in Scottish Sustainable Communities Initiative (SSCI), and monitor and review the impact of the support put in place. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of individual plans as required.

Scottish Government Directorate for the Built Environment; Scottish Government Housing and Regeneration Directorate; Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities, landowners, developers, communities, Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS), Sust. the Lighthouse.

Forestry Strategy

92, 93, 94.

Deliver Scottish Forest Strategy.

· Conserves and enhances Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

2009 - 2012 - Inclusion of Scottish Forest Strategy (SFS) aims to expand woodland cover in development plans and sustainable management of proposals for national level expansion of woodland cover to mitigate any potential effects on other environmental resources and sensitivities, as identified within the SFS Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Forest Research, Central Scotland Green Network partners, Local Authority partnerships, Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Central Scotland Forest Trust, Green Network Partnerships, Scottish Government - Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, Climate Change Network Directorate for the Built Environment.

National Ecological Network

96, 179

Develop a National Ecological Network potentially encompassing large strategic habitat restoration projects.

· Conserves and enhances Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

Pre 2010 - Ecological network modelling to be developed and disseminated, to include the development and testing of a land-use decision support toolbox.

Pre 2010 - Assessment of habitat fragmentation and landscape permeability for selected key designated locations, to identify concrete, cost-effective and appropriate measures to reduce fragmentation. Links to be strengthened with River Basin Management Planning and Regional Assessment Proposal Committee (RPAC) priorities to facilitate dissemination of findings.

Pre 2011- Development of an accessible, quality assured web-based data portal for ecological modelling, to facilitate consistent modelling and joined-up planning decisions

Pre 2011 - Inclusion of National Ecological network considerations in relevant development plans and associated action programmes, potentially encompassing large strategic habitat restoration projects.

Pre 2011 - Local actions such as projects with potential to encompass large strategic habitat restoration to be taken forward through development plans, associated Action Programmes, supplementary planning guidance and partnership agreements. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH);Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Forest Research, Central Scotland Green Network partners, Local Authority partnerships, Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities , Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water, British Waterways, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Central Scotland Forest Trust, Green Network Partnerships, Scottish Government- Environmental Quality Directorate, Rural Directorate, Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, Climate Change Network, Directorate for the Built Environment.

Climate Change

16, and throughout strategy.

Implement Scottish Government's policy commitments on Climate Change.

· Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

2009 onwards - Reflect the Scottish Government's Climate Change targets, Climate Change Adaptation Framework and Energy Efficiency Action Plan in the preparation of development plans, associated action programmes, supplementary planning guidance and in development management application decisions.

Scottish Government-Climate Change Directorate; Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities;Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), non-governmental organisations, business and industry, the public sector, communities, and academic / research sector.

Air Quality

80; 83; 108; Annex- National Developments

Improve Air Quality.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health and regenerate communities.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

Reflect the objectives set out in the Air Quality Strategy and the Limit Values set out in the EU Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe in the preparation of development plans.

Scottish Government-Environmental Quality Directorate;Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Noise

84, Annex- National Developments

Implement Noise Action Plans.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health and regenerate communities.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Conserves and enhances Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage

Reflect the objectives of Noise Action Plans required under the terms of EU Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise in the preparation of development plans and associated action programmes, supplementary planning guidance (SPG) and development management application decisions.

Scottish Government -Environmental Quality Directorate; Strategic Development Planning Authorities; Planning Authorities.

Waste Management Infrastructure

5, 15, 27, 53, 103, 104, 153, 166-170

Develop network of waste management installations for managing and recycling of waste.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Facilitates the implementation of the National; Waste Management Plan including waste management targets.

2009 onwards - Development plans to identify locations for the network of waste management installations identified in the National Waste Management Plan.

2009 onwards - Reflect Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)'s Thermal Treatment of Waste Guidelines 2009 in determining applications for the next generation of thermal treatment facilities in Scotland to support Government policy on need for energy from waste plants to have high efficiency levels.

2009 - Consultation on a new National Waste Management Plan. This will address the need for a network of waste management installations, treating both municipal waste and commercial and industrial waste, to enable EU and domestic waste targets to be met, in line with the Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and Government objectives on Zero Waste, waste prevention, recycling and composting, energy from waste and heat.

2009 - Consider, with CoSLA, the scope for obtaining data on the number of planning applications for waste management infrastructure and on the outcome of such applications.

2009 - Consider the scope for exempting small-scale waste management infrastructure from the planning regime.

2010 - Publish new National Waste Management Plan. This will include further information on the amount of commercial and industrial waste produced in Scotland , its composition, the scope for further minimisation of this waste, and the treatment capacity that will be needed, at both regional and national levels, for commercial and industrial waste.

Scottish Government;Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Environmental Services Association, Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland (FREDS), Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA), developers, site operators.

58, 87, 102, 191, 194, 202, Map 9, Annex - National Development 14

Deliver Clyde Waterfront Regeneration.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Encourages supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

2009-2012 - Ongoing delivery of key infrastructure projects and co-ordinated delivery of public transport (including Fastlink) and environmental infrastructure through the implementation of development plans and associated action programmes, partners plans and programmes and development management decisions. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Clyde Waterfront Strategic Partnership,Scottish Enterprise, West Dunbartonshire Council, Clydebank Rebuilt Urban Regeneration Company, Glasgow City Council, Renfrewshire Council, British Waterways, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), utilities companies, Riverside Inverclyde URC, Inverclyde Council, Transport Scotland.

87, 176, 191, 198, 202, Map 9, Annex - National Development 13 and 14.

Deliver Clyde Gateway Regeneration Project.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health and regenerate communities and enables disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Encourages the supply of homes which are affordable and in places where people want to live.

2009 - 2029 - Co-ordinated implementation of the Clyde Gateway Development Framework / URC Business Plan reflecting the aims of Glasgow 2014 Ltd - 'Delivering a Lasting Legacy Framework' and the Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan. Consider potential for encompassing substantial habitat restoration developments.

Glasgow 2014 Ltd; Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company (URC);South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise, Clyde Gateway Employability Partnership (GEP), Glasgow 2014 Ltd, Glasgow Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority (GCVSDPA), Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan Partnership Board, Scottish Government -Directorate for the Built Environment, Housing and Regeneration Directorate.

87, 196, 202, Map 9, Annex - National Development 2 & 12.

Deliver Riverside Inverclyde regeneration.

· Promotes development which helps to regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

2009 onwards - Implementation of Riverside Inverclyde URC's 10 year business plan. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Riverside Inverclyde Urban Regeneration Company (URC), Inverclyde Council, Scottish Enterprise, Clydeport, Scottish Government - Housing & Regeneration Directorate

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Strengthen Central Belt connectivity and Glasgow-Edinburgh collaboration.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

Pre 2012 - Reflect vision, collaboration strategy, and Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) interventions in development plans, regional transport strategies, associated action programmes, partners plans and programmes and development management decisions.

Glasgow-Edinburgh collaboration partners ;Glasgow and Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority, The Strategic Development Plan Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland (SESplan), planning authorities, Scottish Enterprise, Transport Scotland.

2012- 2022 - Implement STPR project 15 - Edinburgh - Glasgow (Rail) Improvements Programme taking forward the mitigation measures identified within its Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment. Continue to invest in the national strategic transport networks to support sustainable economic growth.

Transport Scotland;Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Glasgow and Clyde Valley Strategic Development Plan Authority (GCVSDPA), The Strategic Development Plan Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland (SESplan), planning authorities, Network Rail, Scottish Enterprise.

68, 185, 189, 238, Map 9, Annex - National Development 1, 5&6.

Realise potential of the Upper Forth and co-ordinate development activity.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009 onwards - Co-ordinate activity including delivery of national developments in the area to support economic development and regeneration in the preparation of development plans and associated action programme and development management decisions.

Falkirk Council; West Lothian Council; City of Edinburgh Council; The Strategic Development Plan Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland (SESplan);Forth Ports, site operators, developers, communities, South East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Transport Scotland.

58, 187, Map 9

Deliver Edinburgh Waterfront Regeneration.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Encourages supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

Pre 2012 - Reflect Edinburgh Waterfront Masterplan in development plans and associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Edinburgh Waterfront Development Partnership;Trams in Edinburgh (TIE), Scottish Enterprise, Forth Ports, National Grid, Waterfront Edinburgh Ltd, Transport Scotland, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), The Strategic Development Plan Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland (SESplan), Sport Scotland, Community Sector, Scottish Government - Directorate for the Built Environment, utility companies.

2013 - 2030 Co-ordinate implementation of the Edinburgh Waterfront Masterplan including associated coastal defence work and off site transport infrastructure.

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Realise Potential of Edinburgh BioQuarter.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth and the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009 onwards - Secure planning permission for and deliver the Bio-Quarter masterplan and necessary off-site transport and environmental infrastructure improvements. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Scottish Enterprise,City of Edinburgh Council, University of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Alexandria Real Estate, and other development partners, Transport Scotland.

58, 117, 185, 188, 238, Map 9, Mao 10, Annex - National Development 4

Deliver West Edinburgh Planning Framework to realise potential of area as an international business location.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Encourages a supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

2009 onwards - Work in partnership to co-ordinate activity, investment and action across the public and private sector to produce and facilitate the delivery of an implementation plan. C onsider the need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Scottish Enterprise,West Edinburgh Development Partnership.

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Deliver Craigmillar Regeneration.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Encourages supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

2009 onwards - Implementation of PARC Craigmillar development programme. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

PARC Craigmillar; (Promoting and Regenerating Craigmillar-Urban Regeneration Company);The City of Edinburgh Council, Developers, The EDI Group Limited,, Craigmillar community, Scottish Government - Housing & Regeneration Directorate.

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Deliver Raploch Regeneration.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.

· Encourages supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

2009 -2012 - Implementation of Raploch URC Ltd 2004 business plan. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Raploch Urban Regeneration Company Partnership Board;Stirling Council, Scottish enterprise, NHS, Developers, Raploch Community, Scottish Government - Housing & Regeneration Directorate.

Map 10, Annex - National Developments, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Deliver national developments 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13 and 14.

As already listed for national developments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

As already listed for national developments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

As already listed for national developments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

43, 120, 128, 140, 203, 207, Annex - National Developments 1.

Strengthen East Coast Corridor connectivity and collaboration.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009-2012 - Engagement between delivery bodies to realise vision in the preparation of strategic development plans for the Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh City Regions, local development plans and associated action programmes, partners plans and programmes and in the consideration of planning applications.

North East Scotland Transport Partnership (Nestrans), South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Network Rail, Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority (ACSSDPA), Angus Council, City of Edinburgh Council , Dundee City Council , Fife Council , SESplan, Perth Council, Stirling Council, North East Assembly, Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council, Transport Scotland.

2009 -2012 - Deliver STPR project 14 - Forth Replacement Crossing taking forward the mitigation measures identified within its Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment. Continue to invest in the national strategic transport networks to support sustainable economic growth.

Transport Scotland;Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA), City of Edinburgh Council, Fife Council, Contractors, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans), Network Rail, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

2009 onwards - Deliver strategic airport enhancements at Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports as identified in National Development 4.

See National Development 4.

56, 118, 120, 132, 133, 140, 203, 204, 205, 209, Annex - National Development 4

Strengthen the role of Aberdeen City and Shire as Scotland's Northern Gateway and sustain vibrant economic growth.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Helps improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

2009-2015 - Reflect Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF) Action Plan 'Delivering the Vision for 2025' and the objectives of the regional transport strategy in the preparation of development plans and associated action programmes, masterplans, development briefs and development management decisions. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

ACSEF; Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority; Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen city Council; Scottish Enterprise, Airport operator, Port operators, Rail operators, North East Scotland Transport Partnership (Nestrans), Scottish Enterprise.

56, 57, 58, 61, 89, 113, 132, 203, 206, 207, 208 , Map 9

Promote regeneration, neighbourhood renewal and further improvements to the quality of urban living within the Dundee city boundary.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to benefit from growth and access opportunities.

· Encourage a sufficient supply of homes which are affordable in places where people want to live.

2008/09 - Deliver masterplan for regeneration of Central Waterfront and promote high quality development in Dundee's Western Gateway through consideration in the development plans, associated action programme, development briefs and in development management decisions. Consider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Dundee City Council, Scottish Enterprise, Network Rail, Port Authority, Tactrans, Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial).

113, 207, 223, Map 9.

Develop the potential of the Dundee - Perth - Stirling strategic transport corridor.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting good connectivity.

2009-2012 - Engagement between delivery bodies to develop areas an agenda for collaboration to be delivered through development plans and associated action programmes, and partners' plans and programmes. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities;Scottish Enterprise, Tactrans, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans).

128, 132, 148, Map 9

Promote Fife as a key location for business and tourism activity.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

2009-2012 - Promote co-ordinated delivery of housing, business and employment sites and supporting transport and environmental infrastructure through development plans and development management decisions. C onsider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Fife Council; Planning Authorities; Strategic Development Planning Authorities;Scottish Enterprise, South - East Scotland Transport Partnership (Sestrans).

Map 10, Annex - National developments 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11.

Deliver national developments 1, 4; 5; 6; 10; 11.

· As already listed for national developments 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11.

As already listed for national developments 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11.

As already listed for national developments 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11.

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Develop University of the Highlands & Islands Campus.

· Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Promotes development which helps improve health, regenerate communities and enables disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.

2009 - 2011 Submit planning application in line with masterplan for Beechwood Campus and implementation of Inverness College/University of the Highlands and Islands Campus.

The Highland Council; Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE);University of Highlands and Islands (UHI), Inverness College, National Health Service (NHS) Highland.

113, 128, 213, Map 9, Annex - National Development 1.

Strengthen connectivity, reduce journey times and increase travel opportunities between Inverness and Perth and more effectively link Inverness to the Central Belt.

· Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Strengthens links with the rest of the world.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

2012- 2022 - Implement Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) project 17 - Highland Main Line taking forward the mitigation measures identified within its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA). Continue to invest in the national strategic transport networks to support sustainable economic growth.

Transport Scotland;Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (Hitrans), The Highland Council, Perth & Kinross Council, Network Rail, Scottish Enterprise.

212, 223, Map 9.

Develop the role of Inverness as the Highland capital.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Support the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

2009-2010 - Reflect 'Inverness City Vision' into the Highland-wide local development plans and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions.

The Highland Council;Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL), community planning partners.

33, 58, 133, 176, 214, 216, Map 9.

Realise development potential of the Inner Moray Firth and deliver infrastructure to support development in the A96 Inverness to Nairn Corridor.

· Supports the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Encourages the supply of new homes in places where people want to live.

2009-2010 - A96 Growth Corridor Development Framework to be fed into the preparation of the Highland-wide Local Development Plan, associated action programmes and development management decisions.

2009 - 2010 onwards - Work in partnership to co-ordinate activity, investment and action across the public and private sector to facilitate the delivery of the A96 Corridor infrastructure phasing programme and STPR A96 corridor transport infrastructure.

2009-2010 onwards - Planning applications to be submitted in line with the A96 Growth Corridor Development Framework. Consider the need for further Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment work. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring appropriate assessment of the proposal, including assessment of effects in combination with other plans and projects.

The Highland Council, Scottish Water , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Scottish Government - Directorate for the Built Environment, developers, community sector.

2012 - 2022 - Implement Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) project 18 - Upgrade A96 Dual Carriageway between Inverness.

Transport Scotland;Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (Hitrans), Highland Council.

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Realise potential of Stornoway's Western Harbour as an Energy Portal for the Outer Hebrides.

· Contributes to Sustainable Economic Development.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

· Helps meet climate change, renewable energy or waste management targets.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

Pre 2012 - Develop the potential of the Western Harbour as an Energy Portal through the development plans and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions. Consider Scottish Government's 'Community and Economic Benefit' study, and the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL) expected to make application in 2009.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ;Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Government -Business, Enterprise and Energy Directorate.

216, 238.

Realise Potential of Comarty Firth and Nigg Fabrication Yard.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.

· Helps to realise the potential of renewable energy resources reduce Scotland's carbon footprint.

2009 onwards - Develop masterplan for diversification of uses as outlined in the "Review of Ports & Sites in the Inner Moray Firth". Consider the need for further Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment work at project level. Protect Natura 2000 sites by ensuring appropriate assessment of the proposal, including assessment of effects in combination with other plans and projects.

Highland Council;Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Cromarty Firth Port Authority.

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Review the boundary of the Cairngorm National Park.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Conserves and enhance Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.

2009 onwards - Reflect revised Cairngorms National Park Designation Order in the preparation of development plans, national park plan and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions. Consider potential effects of increased recreation on the environment, and potential requirements for visitor management to mitigate impacts on Natura 2000 sites.

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH); Scottish Government Environmental Quality Directorate; Directorate for the Built Environment, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highlands Council, Perth and Kinross Council.

219, 222, 223, Annex - National development 11.

Tackle the challenges of the Highlands and Islands Fragile Areas programme and realise the potential of the Islands.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Conserves and enhance Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

2009 onwards - Co-ordinated action focused on diversifying and growing the economy. Reflect Highland and Island's fragile areas programme in the preparation of development plans and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE);Highland Council, developers, communities.

58, 185, 215, 219, 238, Map 9

Unlock the potential for the

development of marine renewable resources (wave and tidal power) in the Pentland Firth.

· Supports strong, sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.

· Realises the potential of Scotland's renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power form heat from clean, low carbon sources.

Pre 2012 - Co-ordinated action to harness the huge renewal energy potential of the Pentland Firth through incorporation of Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Projects in the preparation of development plans and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions. Consider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level, linking with ongoing initiatives to explore and assess emerging marine spatial plans.

Scottish Government;The Crown Estate, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Highland Council, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, developers, communities.

Map 10, National developments 8 & 11.

Deliver national developments 8 &11.

· As already listed for national developments 8 & 11.

As already listed for national developments 8 & 11.

As already listed for national developments 8 & 11.

84, 110, 133, 186, 236, National Development - Annex 7 and 11.

Develop the institutional framework; economic potential of the M74 Corridor and gateway role of South of Scotland.

· Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.

· Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.

Reflect and implement the South of Scotland Competitiveness Strategy 2007-2013, Scottish Forest Strategy objectives, and Market Towns Investment Programmes in regional transport strategies, development plans and associated action programmes, masterplans, development briefs and development management decisions.

The South of Scotland Alliance,Crichton Campus Trust; Heriot-Watt University, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Borders Council, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Borders Rural Partnership , Southern Uplands Partnership, Borders Forest Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) , Forestry Commission Scotland, community sector, Westrans.