Simple terms explainer
Councils must tell the public in advance about certain proposals or decisions that could affect them, and give people a fair chance to comment or object. This typically means publishing notices online, in a local newspaper, and posting site notices on or near the location.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Business and legal
Planning
Roads and transport
Economic development
Environmental health
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
0
National bodies with shared interest
Transport Scotland
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
NatureScot
Licensing Boards
Local Community Councils
Scottish Road Works Commissioner
Improvement Service
Standards and Frameworks
6