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PAN 71 is divided into two parts.
Part one covers the following areas:
introduction
designation and review
managing change
Part two continues with:
funding and resources
knowledge and skills
monitoring and review
conclusion
annex conservation area appraisal
More information
Planning Advice Notes, along with Scottish planning policies and circulars, are a part of the planning series. PANs provide advice on good practice and other relevant information.