PANs / Circulars / Creating Places and Designing Streets are more specific derivations of the principles laid out in NPPF4 and Scot Gov Planning Policy
PAN(s) – Planning Advice Notes
Provides advice and information on technical planning matters
Scottish Government Planning Advice Notes (PANs)
Circulars
contain Scottish Government policy on the implementation of legislation or procedures Statements of Scottish Government policy in the above documents may be material considerations to be taken into account in development plans and development management decisions.
Scottish Government Planning Circulars
Creating Places
is the statement of Scottish Government policy on architecture and place
Designing Streets
is the statement of Scottish Government planning, transport and architecture policy on street design
Scottish Planning Policy
The statement of Scottish Government policy on nationally important land use planning matters – SPP informs Local Development Plans created by local authorities, which outline land use priorities and policies specific to regions. These plans must align with the national framework
Scottish Planning Policy (SPP)
National Planning Framework (NPF)
The Scottish Government’s strategy for Scotland’s long term spatial development