Chief Planner

@LochLomondCEO @ScotGovPlanning Many thanks for your kind wishes, much appreciated. I've been very fortunate to have worked with so many fantastic people across different sectors to support #planning. #proudofplanners

Congratulations to @ScotGovPlanning @SGChiefPlanner John McNairney on being awarded OBE today. Deserved recognition for long service to #Planning in #Scotland. I hope you’ll still talk to the wee people John. 😉

On Wednesday 9th (6pm) and Friday 11th (2pm) June we’ll be holding community focussed events to support the current consultation on proposals for Local Place Plan regulations. .@ScottishCCs E-mail LPPRegs@gov.scot to register📝

In honour and memory of our late friend and colleague Angela Adams, we are pleased to announce that a scholarship has been set up at the University of Glasgow for a Masters in City Planning. @UofGlasgow Read more here: bit.ly/3uUSx7H

Delighted to see the digital transformation programme underway. Exciting times for planning in Scotland!

Planning Minister @KevinStewartSNP and @SGChiefPlanner have written to stakeholders to update on how the planning system is continuing to work through the pandemic and on recent progress on planning reform. See here: gov.scot/publications/c…

We’re delighted our @DigiPlanningSG data mapping tool has proved its worth, supporting coordination of this vital funding that’s helping Scotland’s communities through the pandemic. transformingplanning.scot/news/news/digi…

Congratulations to our Assistant Chief Planner at ScotGovPlanning, Dr Fiona Simpson, recognised as one of the UK’s Women of Influence in Planning in The Planner magazine, associated with International Women’s Day – we’re all proud of her achievements theplanner.co.uk/features/women…

@KevinStewartSNP and @SGChiefPlanner have written to stakeholders about progress and next steps for major planning workstreams. The letter also updates guidance on relaxing planning controls, where appropriate, during the pandemic. gov.scot/publications/s…

We’ve published an independent analysis of responses to the consultation ‘Scottish Planning Policy and Housing: Technical Consultation on Proposed Policy Amendments’. You can read the analysis report here: gov.scot/publications/s…

Delighted we are launching this key part of our Transforming Planning agenda.

We’re investing £35 million to digitally transform our planning system over the next five years, making it easier for planners to work together and for members of the public to get involved in creating and shaping their places. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/2IVmu5y

Many thanks for your good wishes, much appreciated.

@scotlandpolicy is hosting an online conference on #planningreform in #Scotland We look forward to @SGChiefPlanner @scotgov @Savills @Edinburgh_CC @nicola_woodward @LichfieldsUK @CharteredICES @RTPIScotland speaking on the 12th January! Book here: bit.ly/30AKTTG

Calling architects! We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Architect within Planning and Architecture Division. See job advert here: applications.work-for-scotland.org/pages/job_sear…

Come and work with us! Here’s an exciting opportunity to join the Environment and Natural Resources Team within Planning and Architecture Division. This is a Fixed Term Appointment initially for 6 months. See advert here: applications.work-for-scotland.org/pages/job_sear…

We’re consulting on proposals on permitted development rights for: digital telecommunications infrastructure; agricultural development; peatland restoration; and development related to active travel. Get involved: consult.gov.scot/planning-archi… Responses are invited by 12 Nov 2020

We have now published the independent Analysis of Responses to our Call for Ideas which will be used to inform the preparation of draft NPF4. Thank you to all who participated. #scotplan View here: gov.scot/publications/n…

Today we have published a consultation paper on Proposed Changes to Pre-Application Consultation Requirements in Planning. Responses are invited by 6 November 2020. consult.gov.scot/planning-archi…

Views on the proposals are welcome, by 9 October, and can be submitted through the Scottish Government’s consultation hub. consult.gov.scot/planning-archi…

See this consultation paper published today, setting out our proposals to clarify specific parts of the Scottish Planning Policy that relate to planning for housing. gov.scot/isbn/978183960…