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.