Flooding Bill Advisory Group - Statutory Process Sub-Group (SPG) 
The Scottish Government believes that the present processes must be radically simplified.
The Government considers that there are 2 basic possible approaches with the final authorisation either at Ministerial level or at local level. Under either option the procedures would have to ensure :
- That the rights of those entitled to object under planning law and those entitled to object under the 1961 Act are maintained.
- The flood risk management measure would have to be submitted with sufficient details for the all relevant issues to be considered.
- The requirements of the environmental impact assessment directive were met.
This sub-group will provide advice on the development of the Bill provisions for each option to achieve a workable, fair and simplified process.
Please follow the links below for further information on the Statutory Process Sub-Group.
Statutory Process Sub-Group Minutes
Statutory Process Sub-Group Agenda
Statutory Process Sub-Group Papers and Additional Material