Planning Development Management Flashcards
What Act governs the planning system in Scotland?
The Town and Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997
What supporting documents might you require in a planning application
Site plan
Private water source information
Location plan
Floor plans
Elevation plans
Supporting statement
Drainage statement
Topography statement
Tree survey
What scale should the location plan be?
1:1250 or 1:2500 for larger sites. It should show the direction north and should be A4
What are the requirements for the site/block plan?
The boundary should be outlined in red
Access should be in blue
It should show north
The scale should be 1:200 or 1:500
What does a drainage statement identify
Where drainage will be located
Any waste treatment
Run off calculations
What is a tree survey required for?
To identify if any trees need to be removed from the site and if any trees should be protected
What are the three main parts to the planning system?
Development plans - set out how areas should change and the policies used to make decisions
Development management - the process for making decisions on planning applications
Enforcement -
Making sure planning has been carried out correctly and people had permission
What is the planning system in the UK?
National developments
Major developments
Local developments
What is a National development?
A development that holds importance to the UK and is designated in the National Planning Framework
What is a major development?
50 or more homes
Site larger than 2ha
Business larger than 10,000 m sq
Or generates more than 20 mega watts of electricity
What is a local development?
Town and country planning (Hierachy of developments) (Scotland) 2009
Not a National or major development
Perhaps 1 or 2 houses
How long does planning consent last?
3 years
When do you need a building warrant?
When you plan to erect, alter, extend, convert or demolish a building. Work that starts without first gaining a warrant is a legal offence. This is governed by the Building (Scotland) 2004 act
What is permitted development?
Small alterations which don’t need a building warrant:
Ie. Porches, ramp access, decking, gates.
Farm sheds under 465 sq m
What is a change of use?
A change of use is sometimes required with a building and planning may be needed, mostly if there is a change in class.
What powers do the CNP have?
The CNP have their own local development plan and their own authority. The CNP have “call in” powers over applications which don’t meet their plan.
How much are planning application fees?
£400
What is currently happening in the planning world?
Draft NPF4 for what Scotland could be in 2045, currently in the consultation process.
Sets out a new spacial strategy
Sets out national developments
Sets out polices for development
Outline of how these will be achieved
What is in your local development plan?
The west Highlands and Islands plan includes growing communities, employment, connectivity and transport and the environment and heritage
What is happening with the CNP plan?
Currently in draft.
Will include more emphasis on affordable housing, less holiday homes and the environment
What is the difference between a building warrant and planning?
Planning is about how your house looks, a Building warrant is about whether it meets building standards
What standards must building warrants meet?
Structure
Safety
Noise
Energy
Sustainability
How do you apply for a building warrant
Through your local council with an application form and copies of plans. £100 fee
What are building technical standards?
Document under the Building (Scotland) 2004 act. These guidelines set out safety expections for a building including access to fire hydrants, drainage, ventilation, disabled access, building height, materials
