In briefing MSPs prior to the Stage 2 debate of the Planning (Scotland) Bill RTPI Scotland outlined our concerns that resource implications of the Bill as laid before Parliament, along with the number of amendments tabled, have not been rigorously costed and will place new demands upon the planning service. We pointed out that Heads of Planning Scotland and COSLA had similar concerns. We therefore urged members to be mindful throughout the Stage 2 debate of the expectation on local authorities to implement considerable reforms, with no new resource committed.
