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Planning Performance Framework Reports

Guidance on the scheduled monument consent process

National Planning Framework

Our responses to a consultation on the fourth National Planning Framework by the Scottish Government.

This document explains HES's approach to our regulatory and advisory services and is for anyone who engages with these services or wants to understand more about the decisions we take and the advice we give.

Our Place in Time Performance Report 2017

This report covers the first three years of the Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland – Our Place in Time.

External Consultation: Planning Performance and Fees 2019

Read our consultation for guidance on policy approaches for the historic environment and the allocation of land for development.

Responsible Tourism Framework

The purpose of this framework is to define our understanding of, and role in, responsible tourism. It outlines the principles guiding our organisation’s decision-making and around which we can build actions going forward.

Traditional Materials Framework

The Traditional Materials Framework draws together our research and activity to help produce impactful outcomes for the sustainable supply and best practice use of traditional building materials in Scotland.

Environmental Report

The purpose of SEA is to ensure that information on the environmental effects of a plan, programme or strategy is gathered and made available to plan-makers and decision takers.

Skills Investment Plan Year One Report

Read the Year One report for the Skills Investment Plan, a five year plan with a collaborative approach to skills planning for the Historic Environment sector in Scotland.

External consultation: Climate Change Plan and Environmental Report

"External consultation: Climate Change Plan and Environmental Report" is our response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Climate Change Plan and its Environmental Report.