This Paper will examine the influence that the newly established Scottish Parliament may exert on planning, with a particular focus on windfarming. The following is a summary of the key areas of discussion:-The Law Making Powers Of The Scottish Parliament. It is empowered to legislate on planning, the environment and local government but not on electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply The Legislative Process Of The Scottish Parliament And Public Accountability. The role of the key Parliamentary Committees The Scottish Executive's Commitment To Windfarming?. A Canter Through:-The Labour/Lib Dem coalition Partnership Agreement The manifestos of the political parties Consultation Document "Land Use Planning under a Scottish Parliament" Recent national planning policy -NPPG 14 "Natural Heritage" and NPPG 15 "Rural Development" Review of NPPG6 "Renewable Energy" The Scottish Parliament's Legislative programme, land reform and the rural communities "right to buy" The Challenges And The Opportunities For Windfarming.
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