Planning Service Standard

The service statement applies to our involvement in the planning system and other regulatory systems relevant to land and sea. This includes our role in providing advice on applications under the Electricity Act and licenses under the Marine (Scotland) Act.

The service statement sets out 

• our vision and objectives in engaging in planning

• our role in the planning system

• the basis of our advice

• the detail of how we engage at different stages of planning and plan-making processes

The statement sets out our consultation timescales for our regulatory and advisory roles in planning and other consents. It also provides a checklist setting out when to consult us.