Scottish Government

The links below take you to details of our current Planning and Architecture Division, and wider Scottish Government work of relevance to planning. It is used by PAD territorial planners to inform planning authorities of current work and provide key contacts.

Maintaining and enhancing the legislative framework

Maintaining and enhancing the policy framework

Promoting a high performing planning system

Supporting sustainable economic growth; addressing challenges faced by the development sector

Monitoring  and undertaking environmental assessment for Ministers’ interests

Promoting high quality design and place making