Hansard

The result of the division is: For 94, Against 2, Abstentions 0.

Motion, as amended, agreed to,

That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Scotland’s Third National Planning Framework: Main Issues Report and Draft Framework and the Draft Scottish Planning Policy; recognises the ongoing innovative work to engage the public in the development of the proposals; supports their focus on economic recovery, balanced growth and creating a low-carbon place; further supports the aspiration to ensure that Scotland is a natural place to invest in, by making best use of natural resources and protecting national assets; recognises the importance of placemaking and the opportunities to ensure that Scotland is a successful, sustainable place by supporting economic and regeneration priorities; believes that planning can play an important role in facilitating a planned approach to transport and digital infrastructure to make Scotland a connected place; notes the crucial role that effective enforcement structures and mechanisms play in the planning system and believes that this should be stressed in the final Scottish Planning Policy, and endorses the positive steps being taken to ensure that national planning policy plays a proactive role in supporting economic recovery, however notes that the Scottish Government has failed to meet its second climate change target; understands that the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets a clear need for policies and investment; further understands that the planning system plays a key role in helping to ensure that Scotland achieves sustainable development and that sustainable communities are essential to deliver on the targets adopted by the Scottish Government.