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Simple terms explainer
Every council must publish a scheme of delegation, which explains which planning decisions can be made by council officers instead of elected councillors. This helps make the planning process more efficient by allowing routine or straightforward applications to be handled by staff, while more complex or controversial cases go to committee. The scheme must be approved by Scottish Ministers and made available to the public so everyone understands how decisions are made and who is responsible.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Planning
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
2
National bodies with shared interest
Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS)
Standards and frameworks
0