Scotland 2045: National Planning Framework Four
The Scottish Government published the Draft 4th National Planning Framework (NPF4) on 10 November 2021. The Draft has been laid before parliament. A public consultation has been opened seeking views and comments on the draft. Culture Counts is hosting two meetings to understand the views of members and the sector on the draft in December 2021 & February 2022.
What is the NPF4?
It’s described as “A spatial plan for Scotland to 2045”. The NPF4 sets out priorities and policies for the planning system up to 2045. It’s a large document that describes how the Government’s approach to planning and development aims to help achieve a net-zero Scotland.
Consultation
The Scottish Government has opened a call for views and comments on the draft (NPF4). The consultation is open until 31 March 2022.
The Transforming Planning Scotland website has supporting materials to help you get involved in the consultation.
The fourth National Planning Framework: draft is online for anyone considering a response to the consultation.
Culture & Creativity
It will be of interest to our members to find page 89, with a section dedicated to Culture & Creativity. The headline reads “We want our places to reflect and facilitate enjoyment of, and investment in, our collective culture and creativity.”
There is also a Question in the Consultation for our sector: “Q39: Do you agree that this policy supports our places to reflect and facilitate enjoyment of, and investment in, our collective culture and creativity?”
Our Work on NPF4
Culture Counts formed a Network focused on National Planning Framework Four. This group of core members focused on place and planning at a national and local level. The group met bi-monthly until around June 2021.
Culture Counts is hosting two meetings to understand the views of members and the sector on the draft in December 2021 & February 2022. https://scotland-2045-npf4.eventbrite.co.uk
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