The Compliance Committee will consider whether the Scottish Government is in breach of international law. Planning Democracy say that its recent survey of 228 people including 175 community councillors across Scotland confirmed people feel they have very little influence over planning decisions. Some 65% said there were a lack of opportunities to participate in planning decisions. It must now act to reform the planning process, so that communities impacted by poorly considered planning decisions can have their voices heard. As we work towards including the right to a healthy environment in the new Human Rights Bill, equal rights in planning cannot be forgotten."

Source: The Herald September 04, 2022 12:26 UTC