Relevant circulars are material considerations in taking decisions on planning applications and appeals. There are presently some 150 planning-related circulars in effect. If you would like a list of extant circulars, you should contact Planning Division, The Scottish Office Development Department, Mailpoint 13A, Second Floor, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ, or telephone 0131-244 7888. NPPGs provide statements of Government policy on land use and related matters. They provide local authorities with essential guidance on development planning and, like circulars, are material considerations in taking decisions on planning applications and appeals.
PANs are less formal documents than circulars and NPPGs.
Their purpose is to identify and disseminate advice and examples of good practice on particular aspects of planning. PANs 1-29 have been superseded or are out of print. In some cases, photocopies may be available.