Planning Policy & Conservation Principles

Conservation Area Management (pdf)

A guide for local groups and individuals to better understand the implications of conservation area designation, the planning policy context, and good practice for managing change and influencing the shape of Scotland's built environment.

Windows: A Frame of Mind (pdf)

SCT's guidance on window repair and replacement.

Ding it Doon: Briefing note on demolition (pdf)

A guide to the policy and legislative processes of demolition.

A guide to new processes in the Scottish Planning System (pdf)

In August 2009, the Planning Etc (Scotland) Act 2006 with its various implementing regulations and legislation came into force. The Scottish Civic Trust has prepared this briefing note to highlight some of the key changes and to help communities understand the implications that comes with the new planning system.

Delivering Better Places in Scotland: A Briefing Note (pdf)

A summary of the key lessons and discussion points for two Scottish Government papers - Delivering Better Places in Scotland - a good practice guide; and the Scottish Government's regeneration discussion paper Building A Sustainable Future, on which comments are sought by the end of May 2011.

Changes to Householder Permitted Development Rights Feb 2012 (pdf)

A summary of the changes which came into force on 6th February 2012, which alter the classes of householder development which require planning permission, and bring in stricter controls for conservation areas.