Item 5 Appendix 1 National Planning Framework 4

This document contains the Scottish Government's National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which sets out policies and proposals for land development and use, aiming to improve lives by creating sustainable, liveable, and productive places. The document includes a spatial strategy for Scotland until 2045, promoting principles like just transition, conserving assets, and local living. It addresses climate change, biodiversity, and the need for quality homes and infrastructure, and focuses on economic growth. The framework also identifies regional spatial priorities and national developments to guide planning decisions and support community wellbeing, with the aim of achieving a net-zero, nature-positive, and inclusive economy.