It sets out the key principles and the Executive's priorities for the system to guide policy formulation and decision making towards the goal of sustainable development. It:
• outlines the purpose of the planning system;
• indicates how planning can contribute to the Executive's wider objectives;
• sets out the main tasks for development planning and development control;
• identifies the Executive's expectations for an efficient and effective planning service; and
• specifies the performance targets that the Executive and planning authorities should aim to meet in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
The policy in this SPP is aimed at planning authorities, the public and others with an interest in the operation of the planning system and should be considered alongside other SPPs and NPPGs when formulating policy and making decisions.

Scottish Executive Planning Directorate
Rosie Leven (Principal Planner), tel. +44 131 244 7553

17/12/2007

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