Local development planning regulations and guidance - draft: consultation analysis

2. Sector Profiles

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 87 responses were received in total. These answers were divided into seven sectoral groups to inform the analysis. Annex B sets out the respondents by sectoral group.

2.2 Planning Authority

2.2.1 A total of 30 Planning Authorities out of a possible 34 engaged with the consultation process. This ranged from urban to rural and island authorities throughout Scotland.

2.2.2 Their views are critical to consider as the new regulations will directly affect their preparation and implementation of Local Development Plans.

2.3 Development, Property & Land Management Bodies

2.3.1 A total of 15 bodies associated with Development, Property & Land Management engaged with the consultation process. This included a number of housebuilders, real estate, land management and sea farming companies.

2.3.2 The proposed regulations will affect the timescale associated with land and property management in relation to engagement and development.

2.4 Third Sector

2.4.1 A total of 10 Third Sector Bodies engaged with the consultation process. Those involved are associated with conservation, sustainable transport, arts & heritage, biodiversity, rural land, carbon, architecture and the built environment.

2.4.2 The proposed regulations relate to all issues covered by the responding bodies.

2.5 Key Agency & Public Sector

2.5.1 A total of 9 Key Agency & Public Sector Bodies engaged with the consultation process. Those involved are associated with nature, transport, sport, design, history, flooding and public health.

2.5.2 The proposed regulations directly address the role of key agencies and public bodies.

2.6 Professional & Representative Bodies

2.6.1 A total of 9 Professional & Representative Bodies engaged with the consultation process. Those involved represented archaeology, healthcare, planning and law.

2.6.2 These views represent the wider opinion of the organisations and professionals who will be responsible for implementing the new system.

2.7 Community & Individuals

2.7.1 A total of 9 Community bodies and individuals engaged with the consultation process. The Community Bodies included community councils, local action groups and non-profit organisations.

2.7.2 These views provide a helpful insight to how the system might be experienced by communities involved in and impacted by development.

2.8 Energy

2.8.1 A total of 5 Energy Companies engaged with the consultation process. The majority were Scottish based companies with one further worldwide company.

2.8.2 Their views are especially relevant to climate change issues and energy related sections of the regulations and guidance.