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Changes over time for: Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (without Schedules)
26/07/2019- Amendment
This version of this Actcontains provisions that are prospective.
Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 October 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
s. 1 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 2 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 3 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 5 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 7 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 10 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 11 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 14 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
s. 62 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
sch. 2 para. 9 coming into force by S.S.I. 2019/314 reg. 2 sch.
PART 1 SDevelopment planning
Development planningS
1Purpose of planningS
“PART 1ZA SPurpose of planning
(3)This section applies only to the Scottish Ministers' and planning authorities' exercise of functions under Parts 1A and 2.”.
2National Planning FrameworkS
(2)In section 3A(2) (description of framework), for the words “in” to the end substitute “the Scottish Ministers' policies and proposals for the development and use of land.”.
(e)an assessment of the likely impact of each proposed national development's lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions on achieving national greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets (within the meaning given in the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009).”.
Duties to assist in shaping the National Planning FrameworkS
3Open space strategyS
(2)An open space strategy is to set out a strategic framework of the planning authority's policies and proposals as to the development, maintenance and use of green infrastructure in their district, including open spaces and green networks.
4Housing needs of older people and disabled people: parliamentary reportS
5Strategic development: regional spatial strategiesS
6Removal of requirement to prepare strategic development plansS
7Local development plansS
(a)in subsection (1)(a), after “land” insert “ taking account of the matters mentioned in subsection (5) ”,
“(2A)A local development plan is to include a statement of the planning authority's policies and proposals as to the provision of public conveniences.
(2B)A local development plan is to include a statement of the planning authority's policies and proposals as to the provision of water refill locations.”,
(i)for “(2)” substitute “ (1)(a) ”,
(ii)in paragraph (a), after “physical,” insert “ cultural, ”,
(iii)in paragraph (a), after “social” insert “ , built heritage ”,
(iv)in paragraph (c), after “composition” insert “ , health ”,
(vi)in paragraph (d), for “and systems for the supply of water and energy” substitute “ , systems for the supply of water and energy, and health care and education facilities ”,
(viii)in paragraph (f), for “(e)” substitute “ (eb) ”.
(a)in subsection (1)(a)(ii), for “five” substitute “ 10 ”,
(ab)are to have regard to the list published under section 16E of persons seeking to acquire land in the authority's area for self-build housing,”,
(a)set out the planning authority's view on the matters listed in section 15(5) for land in the part of the authority's district to which the local development plan will relate,
(i)a summary of the action taken by the planning authority to support and promote the construction and adaptation of housing to meet the housing needs of older people and disabled people in the authority's area,
(i)a summary of the action taken by the planning authority to meet the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers in the authority's area,
(a)in subsection (1), for “the date specified by virtue of subsection (8) of section 17” substitute “ being notified under section 16B(9) ”,
(c)in subsection (1)(b), after “plan” insert “ and the evidence report ”,
(e)in subsection (2), for “6” substitute “ 12 ”,
(b)in subsection (8), in the opening words, after “subsection (3)” insert, “ , unless section 19ZA applies, ”,
(e)in subsection (9), for “subsection” substitute “ subsections (5A) and ”,
(b)the appointed person's reasons for coming to that conclusion.
(7)In subsection (4)(b), “publish” includes, without prejudice to that expression's generality, publish by electronic means (as for example by means of the internet).”.
(b)in subsection (9), for “so submitted” substitute “ submitted under subsection (5)(b)(ii) ”.
(b)in subsection (2), for “subsection (1)(b)” substitute “ this section ”.
8List of persons seeking land for self-build housingS
(1)A planning authority are to prepare and maintain a list of persons who have registered interest with the authority with the intention of acquiring land in the authority's area for self-build housing.
(3)For the purpose of subsection (1), self-build housing is where an individual commissions or (whether acting alone or with other individuals) is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling that is intended to be the individual's main residence once it is built.”.
9Supplementary guidanceS
10Key agenciesS
(a)after “of” where it first occurs insert “ Part 1A or ”,
(b)for “a body” substitute “ a person (other than an individual) or an officeholder ”.
11Delivery programmesS
(a)in subsection (2), for “an action” substitute “ a delivery ”,
(b)in subsection (3), for “the action” substitute “ a delivery ”,
(c)in subsection (4), for “action” substitute “ delivery ”,
“(4A)It is the duty of the head of the planning authority's paid service (designated under section 4 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989) to prepare the proposed delivery programme.
(e)in subsection (5), for “action” in both places it occurs substitute “ delivery ”,
(f)in subsection (6), for “An action” substitute “ A delivery ”,
(g)in subsection (7), for “an action” substitute “ a delivery ”,
(h)in subsection (8), for “action” substitute “ delivery ”,
(i)in subsection (9), for “action” substitute “ delivery ”,
(j)in subsection (10), for “an action” substitute “ a delivery ”.
(3)The section title of section 21 becomes “ Delivery programmes ”.
(4)The italic heading immediately preceding section 20B becomes “ Development plan schemes and delivery programmes ”.
12Amendment of National Planning Framework and local development plansS
(3)A direction under subsection (2) must set out the Scottish Ministers' reasons for requiring an amendment to the local development plan.
13Development planS
(i)the Scottish Ministers' notice of approval of that plan, and
(a)for paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1), substitute “ , to be made in accordance with that plan. ”,
Local place plansS
14Local place plansS
(e)an assessment of how the registered local place plans have influenced planning authorities'—
(5)If there is no sub-paragraph (ii) of section 16(2)(a) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 on the day that subsection (4) comes into force, subsection (4) applies as though for the words “sub-paragraph (ii)” there were substituted “ sub-paragraph (i) ”.
“SCHEDULE 19SLocal place plans
Preparation of local place plansS
Submission of local place plansS
Register of local place plansS
Map of local place plansS
Meaning of “community body”S
PART 2 SMasterplan consent areas
15Masterplan consent area schemesS
“Masterplan consent areasS
(2)For the purpose of subsection (1), self-build housing is where an individual commissions or (whether acting alone or with other individuals) is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling that is intended to be the individual's main residence once it is built.
“SCHEDULE 5ASMasterplan consent areas
PART 1 SContent of schemes
(c)such diagrams, illustrations and other descriptive matter as the relevant planning authority think appropriate for explaining or illustrating the scheme's provisions.
Further provision about conditions, limitations and exceptionsS
(2)Obtaining a planning authority's consent for development to begin may be specified as a condition of authorisation being conferred by a scheme.
Places that cannot be included in a schemeS
PART 2 SMaking and altering of schemes by planning authorities
Power to make or alter schemeS
Duty to periodically consider making schemeS
Duty to seek to make or alter scheme when directed to do soS
PART 3 SProcess for planning authority making or altering scheme
CHAPTER 1SProcess for all cases
Outline of processS
Consultation on possible proposalsS
Publicity for proposalsS
Consideration of representationsS
CHAPTER 2SFurther process for some cases
Requirement to hold hearingsS
Requirement to notify the Scottish Ministers of certain proposalsS
Pause before making certain alterationsS
PART 4 SScottish Ministers' powers to make and alter schemes and stop proposals
CHAPTER 1SCalling in planning authorities' proposals
Power to call in proposalsS
14(1)For the purposes of this Chapter, a call-in direction is a direction given to a planning authority by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the authority's proposals for making or altering a scheme.
(2)A call-in direction may be given in relation to an authority's proposals at any time prior to the authority making the proposed scheme or alteration (whether in the terms proposed or otherwise).
Powers after calling inS
15(1)Where a call-in direction has been given in relation to a planning authority's proposals for making or altering a scheme, the Scottish Ministers may—
CHAPTER 2SMaking or altering scheme following paragraph 6 direction
Process for making or altering schemesS
(4)References to a planning authority's district are to the district in which the area to which the scheme relates lies (or would lie were the scheme or alteration in question made).
Recovery of costsS
PART 5 SFurther powers of Scottish Ministers
CHAPTER 1SExcluding kinds of development from schemes
Power to exclude kinds of developmentS
Effect of exclusion on existing schemesS
CHAPTER 2SPowers in relation to procedure, etc.
Directions about procedure and provision of informationS
Regulations about form, content and procedureS
PART 6 SInterpretation
Application of section 54FS
Calculation of periodsS
16Bar to creation of new simplified planning zonesS
(i)for the words from the beginning of the subsection to the end of paragraph (a), substitute “ A planning authority may at any time decide― ”,
(ii)in paragraph (b), after “a” insert “ simplified planning zone ”,
(3)The section title of section 50 becomes “ Alteration of simplified planning zone schemes ”.
(b)the italic heading preceding paragraph 2 becomes “ Notification of proposals to alter scheme ”,
(ii)in paragraph (b), for “that period”, substitute “ the 12 months preceding the request ”,
(e)the italic heading preceding paragraph 3 becomes “ Power of Secretary of State to direct alteration of scheme ”,
(ii)in paragraph (b), for “he considers” substitute “ the Scottish Ministers consider ”,
(g)in paragraph 4(2), for “sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b), substitute “ sub-paragraph (1)(b) ”,
PART 3 SDevelopment management
Meaning of “development”S
17Meaning of “development”: use of dwellinghouse for short-term holiday letsS
18Pre-application consultationS
(b)in subsection (3), for “the development is of a class prescribed under subsection (1)” substitute “ compliance with section 35B is required ”,
(c)in subsection (5), after “form” insert “ , and have such content, ”,
(d)in subsection (9), for “the development is not of a class prescribed under subsection (1)” substitute “ compliance with section 35B is not required ”.
(3)In section 35B (pre-application consultation: compliance), in subsection (3), after “weeks” insert “ , but no more than 18 months, ”.
(4)In section 35C (pre-application consultation report), in subsection (2), after “form” insert “ and include such content ”.
19Assessment of health effectsS
20Regulations about procedure for certain applicationsS
21Removal of requirement to recover costs before determining certain applicationsS
22Declining to determine an applicationS
(2)In section 39(1) (declining to determine an application), in each of the following paragraphs, for “two” substitute “ 5 ”
Notice by planning authority of certain applications made to themS
23Notice by planning authority of certain applications made to themS
Assessment of environmental effectsS
24Assessment of environmental effectsS
(a)in subsection (1), after “effects” insert “ , including effects on biodiversity, ”,
Conditional grant of planning permission: noise-sensitive developmentsS
25Conditional grant of planning permission: noise-sensitive developmentsS
Conditional grant of planning permission: provision of toilet facilities within certain large developmentsS
26Conditional grant of planning permission: provision of toilet facilities within certain large developmentsS
(ii)to describe other types of development that fall within subsection (2), (whether or not by reference to the development's use for a particular purpose) and to amend or remove such types,
Delegation of development decisionsS
28Schemes of delegationS
(e)has not given notice of the appointed person's decision within the relevant period,
(c)in subsection (3)(b), after “(1)(b)” insert “ or (c) ”.
Call-in of applications by Scottish Ministers: further provisionS
29Call-in of applications by Scottish Ministers: further provisionS
Determination of applications: statement to accompany notificationS
30Determination of applications: statement to accompany notificationS
“(2A)The notice of the planning authority's decision on an application must include a statement as to whether the authority consider that the application is for a development that is in accordance with the development plan for the time being applicable to the area to which the application relates together with an explanation of why the authority have reached that view.”.
Agreements relating to period before which an appeal may be madeS
31Agreements relating to period before which an appeal may be madeS
(a)in subsection (2), in the closing words, for the words from “such” where it first occurs to the end substitute “ the relevant period. ”,
(b)in subsection (4)(b), for the words from “period” where it first occurs to the end substitute “ relevant period ”,
Duration of planning permissionS
32Duration of planning permissionS
(i)in the opening words, for “(2)”, substitute “ (1)(b) ”,
33Completion noticesS
(i)for “Secretary of State” substitute “ Scottish Ministers ”,
(ii)for “subsection (2)” substitute “ section 62A(5) ”.
(5)In section 182 (regulations controlling display of advertisements), in subsection (3)(a), for “62” substitute “ 62A ”.
(6)In section 237 (validity of certain decisions), in subsection (3)(c), for “62” substitute “ 62A ”.
Planning obligationsS
34Planning obligations: financial agreementsS
(a)in subsection (1), for the words from “an obligation” to the end substitute “ a planning obligation. ”,
(c)in subsection (2), for “subsection (1), the reference in that subsection” substitute “ paragraph (a) of subsection (1A), the reference in that paragraph ”,
(e)in subsection (5)(a), for “(2) or (3)(b)” substitute “ (1A)(b) or (2) ”,
(3)In section 75C (planning obligations: continuing liability of former owner etc.), in subsection (3), for “(2) or (3)(b)” substitute “ (1A)(b) or (2) ”.
35Planning obligations: publicationS
36Planning obligations: annual reportS
37Planning obligations: modification or dischargeS
(2)In section 34 (notice by planning authority of certain applications made to them), in subsection (2)(d), for “agreement” substitute “ modification or discharge of a planning obligation ”.
(b)for “subsection (4) of that section” substitute “ section 75A(4) ”.
(A)after “agreement” insert “ in writing ”,
(C)for “a person” substitute “ the person or persons ”,
(ii)in paragraph (b), for “and” substitute “ or ”,
(i)for the words “their agreement that the obligation” substitute “ the obligation to ”,
(ii)in paragraph (a), for the words from the start to “be” substitute “ be modified as ”,
(d)in subsection (4)(c), for “the modifications specified in the application” substitute “ modifications ”,
they must obtain the applicant's consent before making the determination.
(4B)Where the authority propose to make a determination under subsection (4) modifying the planning obligation so as to put or increase a burden on any non-applicant, they must obtain that person's consent before making the determination.
(g)in subsection (6), after “where” insert “ an agreement under subsection (1)(a) or ”,
(i)in paragraph (b), after “publication of” insert “ or giving of ”,
(iii)in paragraph (c), after “application” insert “ or proposed determination ”,
(j)in subsection (10), after “(4)” insert “ , (4A), (4B), (4C) ”.
(a)in subsection (4)(c), for “the modifications specified in the application” substitute “ modifications ”,
(4B)Where the Scottish Ministers propose to make a determination under subsection (4) modifying the planning obligation so as to put or increase a burden on any non-applicant, they must obtain that person's consent before making the determination.
Declining to determine an application: further provisionS
38Declining to determine an application: further provisionS
Development ordersS
39Withdrawal of planning permission granted by development orderS
PART 4 SOther matters
Promotion and use of mediation etc.S
40Promotion and use of mediation etc.S
“Promotion and use of mediation etc.S
(b)a prospective applicant's compliance with any requirements in respect of pre-application consultation imposed under or by virtue of section 35B,
Charges and feesS
41Fees for planning applications etc.S
“(c)the performance by a person appointed by virtue of a scheme of delegation under section 43A of the person's functions.”.
(c)the performance by a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers under paragraph 1 of schedule 4 of the person's functions.”.
(4)In subsection (1A), for “The regulations” substitute “ Regulations under subsections (1) and (1ZA) ”.
(5)In subsection (1A)(b), after “calculated” insert “ (including conferring on a planning authority the power to determine how it is to be calculated) ”.
(a)in paragraph (a), for “subsection (1)” substitute “ subsections (1) and (1ZA) ”,
(13)In subsection (7), for “the regulations, the planning authority” substitute “ regulations under subsection (1A) or (1ZA), the planning authority or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers ”.
42Fines: increases and duty of court in determining amountS
(a)in subsection (4), for “level 3” substitute “ level 5 ”,
(b)in subsection (6), for “level 5 on the standard scale” substitute “ the statutory maximum ”.
(3)In section 136 (offence where enforcement notice not complied with), in subsection (8)(a), for “£20,000” substitute “ £50,000 ”.
(a)in subsection (4), for “level 5 on the standard scale” substitute “ the statutory maximum ”,
(5)In section 144 (penalties for contravention of stop notice), in subsection (5)(a), for “£20,000” substitute “ £50,000 ”.
(6)In section 144C (temporary stop notices: offences), in subsection (6)(a), for “£20,000” substitute “ £50,000 ”.
(a)in subsection (12), for “level 3” substitute “ level 5 ”,
(8)In section 186 (enforcement of control as to advertisements), in subsection (3) for “level 3” in both places it occurs substitute “ level 5 ”.
43Liability for expenses under enforcement noticeS
“Charging ordersS
(4)In section 186(2) (enforcement of control as to advertisements), after “enforcement notices” insert “ , charging orders ”.
44Enforcement charters: statement on major developmentsS
“(1A)The charter is also to contain a statement in relation to the planning authority's monitoring of compliance with planning permissions which have been granted in respect of major developments (as described in regulations made under section 26A(2)), which must set out—
Training for taking planning decisionsS
45Power to impose training requirements: planning authoritiesS
(a)exercising any of the authority's specified functions on their behalf, or
(b)being involved in exercising any of those functions on the authority's behalf as a member of a committee or any other body.
Performance of planning authoritiesS
46Annual report by planning authorities on performanceS
“PART 12A SPerformance of planning authority functions
47National performance monitoringS
“National performance monitoringS
RegulationsS
48RegulationsS
(2)In section 275 (regulations and orders), in subsection (2A) after “purposes” insert “ and areas ”.
Ministerial directionsS
49Publication of directionsS
(3)In this section, “publish” includes, without prejudice to that expression's generality, publish by electronic means (as for example by means of the internet).”.
Chief planning officersS
50Chief planning officersS
(2)The role of an authority's chief planning officer is to advise the authority about the carrying out of—
(3)The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance to planning authorities concerning the role of an authority's chief planning officer.
National Scenic AreasS
51National Scenic AreasS
Notice by planning authority of applications for listed building consentS
52Notice by planning authority of applications for listed building consentS
Forestry and woodland strategyS
53Forestry and woodland strategyS
(a)identify woodlands of high nature conservation value in the planning authority's area, and
(b)set out the planning authority's policies and proposals in their area, as to—
(b)a planning authority's area is a reference to the combined area of the authorities.
(7)In this section, “publish” includes, without prejudice to that expression's generality, publish by electronic means (as for example by means of the internet).”.
PART 5 SInfrastructure levy
54Power to provide for levyS
(b)in respect of development wholly or partly within the authority's area,
55GuidanceS
56Interpretation of Part and scheduleS
57Power to change meaning of “infrastructure”S
58Lapsing of power to provide for levyS
PART 6 SFinal provisions
59Ancillary provisionS
60Power to replace descriptions with actual datesS
61Regulation-making powersS
62Minor and consequential amendments and repealsS
63CommencementS
64Short titleS