Planning Development Management

Question 1

What Act governs the planning system in Scotland?

Answer 1

The Town and Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997

Question 2

What supporting documents might you require in a planning application

Answer 2

Site plan
Private water source information
Location plan
Floor plans
Elevation plans
Supporting statement
Drainage statement
Topography statement
Tree survey

Question 3

What scale should the location plan be?

Answer 3

1:1250 or 1:2500 for larger sites. It should show the direction north and should be A4

Question 4

What are the requirements for the site/block plan?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What does a drainage statement identify

Answer 5

Where drainage will be located
Any waste treatment
Run off calculations

Question 6

What is a tree survey required for?

Answer 6

To identify if any trees need to be removed from the site and if any trees should be protected

Question 7

What are the three main parts to the planning system?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the planning system in the UK?

Answer 8

National developments
Major developments
Local developments

Question 9

What is a National development?

Answer 9

A development that holds importance to the UK and is designated in the National Planning Framework

Question 10

What is a major development?

Answer 10

50 or more homes
Site larger than 2ha
Business larger than 10,000 m sq
Or generates more than 20 mega watts of electricity

Question 11

What is a local development?

Answer 11

Town and country planning (Hierachy of developments) (Scotland) 2009
Not a National or major development
Perhaps 1 or 2 houses

Question 12

How long does planning consent last?

Answer 12

3 years

Question 13

When do you need a building warrant?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is permitted development?

Answer 14

Small alterations which don’t need a building warrant:
Ie. Porches, ramp access, decking, gates.

Farm sheds under 465 sq m

Question 15

What is a change of use?

Answer 15

A change of use is sometimes required with a building and planning may be needed, mostly if there is a change in class.

Question 16

What powers do the CNP have?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

How much are planning application fees?

Answer 17

£400

Question 18

What is currently happening in the planning world?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What is in your local development plan?

Answer 19

The west Highlands and Islands plan includes growing communities, employment, connectivity and transport and the environment and heritage

Question 20

What is happening with the CNP plan?

Answer 20

Currently in draft.
Will include more emphasis on affordable housing, less holiday homes and the environment

Question 21

What is the difference between a building warrant and planning?

Answer 21

Planning is about how your house looks, a Building warrant is about whether it meets building standards

Question 22

What standards must building warrants meet?

Answer 22

Structure
Safety
Noise
Energy
Sustainability

Question 23

How do you apply for a building warrant

Answer 23

Through your local council with an application form and copies of plans. £100 fee

Question 24

What are building technical standards?

Answer 24

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