Scotland 2045: fourth National Planning Framework - draft: partial business and regulatory impact assessment

This report considers the likely cost and benefits to businesses and the third sector of introducing the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).


Enforcement, sanctions and monitoring

82. NPF4 will be implemented primarily by planning authorities and will inform the preparation of development plans and be a material consideration in development management decisions. There are no specific enforcement measures or sanctions related to the NPF. It will also be implemented by the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals through recommendations and decisions on planning appeals, called in applications and development plan examinations.

83. NPF4 will be subject to review under the provisions set out in the amended Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

Contact

Email: Chief.Planner@gov.scot

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