The Scottish government has laid out 20 action points for how the country’s planning system can be reformed. Policy-makers want to boost the delivery of new homes, and promoting self-build is set to be a major part of their strategy. Expanding on the recommendations of an independent review, ministers are also keen to allocate more land for housing. “I firmly believe that Scotland’s planners can lead the delivery of great places,” says Kevin Stewart, Scotland’s planning minister. A bill formalising the proposals is expected to be published later this year.
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