Publication - Consultation paper
Protection afforded to certain Ramsar features - policy amendment proposals: consultation
Consultation paper seeking views on proposals to treat Ramsar sites and natural features in the same way as European sites, for the purposes of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal process.
Interaction with existing policy including National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4)
10. Subject to the consultation responses received, any statement of Scottish Government policy on new or additional protections to be afforded to Ramsar features will be a material consideration in any planning application. To support implementation in practice we will write to all Competent Authorities, including Planning Authorities informing them of the revised policy position.
11. Following adoption of any new policy we will take forward proposed amendments to NPF4 at the next relevant and applicable opportunity.
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