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Masterplan consent areas guidance

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises guidance on preparing Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) schemes for planning authorities. Explains: what an MCA is, the benefits of MCAs, potential locations for an MCA, the duty to periodically consider making a scheme statement and how the MCA process is carried out.

Document History

Document type: publication - advice and guidance. First published: 28 January 2025.

ISBN

9781836911456

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Scottish Government

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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