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How to comment on planning proposals and applications

The development plan and non-statutory guidance

The was adopted on 13 February 2023. NPF4 is now part of the Council’s development plan and - unless material considerations indicate otherwise - decisions on planning applications will need to be made in accordance with both

Since the adoption of NPF4, the section of the that sets out what happens when there is ‘any incompatibility’ between parts of a development plan is now in force.

This means that some Local Development Plan policies will no longer be used to the same extent.

The Council also has non-statutory guidance on a range of subjects. These assist decision-making by offering guidance on when certain developments may be acceptable.

Planning and Building Standards help desk

We offer informal advice and are available to contact Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm.

Telephone: 0131 529 3550