- Latest available (Revised)
- Point in Time (01/04/2021)
- Original (As enacted)
No versions valid at: 01/04/2021
Point in time view as at 01/04/2021. This version of this provision is not valid for this point in time.
Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, Section 12 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.
Valid from 01/04/2024
(1)The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 is amended as follows.
(2)After section 3CB insert—
(1)The Scottish Ministers may at any time amend the National Planning Framework.
(2)Section 3AC applies to amending the National Planning Framework as it applies to preparing or revising it.
(3)The Scottish Ministers must by regulations set out the circumstances in which they consider that an amendment would result in a significant change to the policies and proposals for the development and use of land of the most recent National Planning Framework such that would require that the National Planning Framework should be reviewed and revised under sections 3AA to 3CA.
(4)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about amendments under subsection (1).
(5)Regulations under subsection (4) may in particular make provision—
(a)about the procedures to be followed,
(b)about the consultation to be undertaken on proposed amendments,
(c)about when the amendments take effect,
(d)about the publication of the amended framework,
(e)about the laying of the amended framework before the Scottish Parliament.”.
(3)After section 20A insert—
(1)A planning authority may at any time amend a local development plan constituted for their district.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may direct a planning authority to exercise their power under subsection (1) in relation to matters specified in the direction.
(3)A direction under subsection (2) must set out the Scottish Ministers' reasons for requiring an amendment to the local development plan.
(4)In preparing an amendment to a local development plan, a planning authority—
(a)are to take into account—
(i)the National Planning Framework,
(ii)any local outcomes improvement plan (within the meaning of section 6 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015) for the part of their district to which the local development plan relates,
(b)are to have regard to such information and considerations as are prescribed, and
(c)may have regard to such other information and considerations as appear to them to be relevant.
(5)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about amendments under subsection (1).
(6)Regulations under subsection (5) may in particular make provision—
(a)about the procedures to be followed,
(b)about the consultation to be undertaken on proposed amendments,
(c)about when the amendments take effect,
(d)about the publication of the amended plan.
(7)Regulations under subsection (5) may provide that sections 16A to 20A apply to an amendment to a local development plan as they apply to a local development plan subject to such modifications as are specified in the regulations.”.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.
Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Text created by the Scottish Government to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Acts of the Scottish Parliament except those which result from Budget Bills.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: