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PAN 3/2010 is divided into the following parts:
introduction
community engagement in planning
roles and responsibilities
community engagement in the planning system
delivering effective community engagement in land use planning
support for community engagement in planning
further information
annex 1
annex 2
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.