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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils must consider environmental principles when making decisions that affect the environment. This means they must think about things like preventing pollution, protecting nature, and making sure those who cause environmental harm pay for it. This duty helps ensure that councils make environmentally responsible choices, especially when planning new developments or assessing environmental impacts.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Corporate services
Environmental services
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood & Environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Environmental Standards Scotland
NatureScot
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Audit Scotland
Standards and frameworks
3