Guidance note for people who submitted representations to the Proposed Plan Consultation - September 2019

This document contains a guidance note for people who have submitted representations to a planning authority's proposed development plan. It explains what a development plan examination is, who is involved, and what happens to your representation. The examination process has two stages: checking if the planning authority followed the correct procedures, and then looking at any unresolved issues. The planning authority groups the unresolved issues and presents them in a standard form along with their response. You don't need to take any further action unless asked for more information, and you'll be notified when the examination is complete. The reporter will then make recommendations, and the Scottish Ministers will either approve, change, or reject the plan.