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    Technical Notes 2024, Issue 61 - Chief Planning Officers: Statutory Guidance and appointment

    • Report by:

      Ann Davie, Chief Executive

    • TN Number:

      061-24

    • Subject:

      Chief Planning Officers: Statutory Guidance and appointment

    • Responsible Officer:

      Ann Davie, Chief Executive

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    Section

    1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to advise Elected Members of the appointment of a Chief Planning Officer for the Council as planning authority.
    2. The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) requires that each planning authority must appoint a Chief Planning Officer. The appointment and role of the Chief Planning Officer became a statutory requirement in April 2024, to advise authorities on planning and other functions relating to development.
    3. Appendix 1 contains the statutory guidance produced by the Scottish Government which provides clarity on the role including duties and responsibilities, qualifications, skills and experience and the information planning authorities should make available on this appointment.

    Next Steps

    The Council’s website will be updated to confirm the appointment of Heather Holland, Executive Officer – Land Planning & Development as Chief Planning Officer for the Council.