Environmental Protection Scotland responds to consultations that are within our policy areas of air quality, land quality and noise. Our Expert Advisory Groups steer our responses ensuring that not only is our response considered by experts in their field but is also balanced, appropriate and evidence-based.

We welcome input from all our members on current consultations we are working on for a response and these can be sent to admin@ep-scotland.org.uk by the closing date provided against each current consultation entry.

We will always make our responses public on this page. Please take time to read them.
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Latest consultations

Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Stakeholder Session

On 13th January, Environmental Protection Scotland held a stakeholder event on the Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 consultation document. Although 34 delegates registered for the event, only 25 were in attendance on the day, representing individuals, consultancies and local authorities. The event was Chaired by Dr Iain McLellan, the University of the West of Scotland and Co-Chair of the EPS Air Quality Expert Advisory Group. Read the summary of the event here.

Introduction to Land Contamination and Development Management

Many thanks to all the contributors to the Land Contamination and Development guide which was published in September 2019.
If you would like to provide any feedback or contributions for future revisions please get in touch or email admin@ep-scotland.org.uk.

One of the obstacles in developing land affected by contamination is understanding how to meet the regulatory requirements. This publication aims to help the developer and assessor understand what is expected by the Scottish regulating authorities in assessing and addressing land contamination issues. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure the publication reflects a consistent approach from local authorities and provides the necessary clarification.

The Land Quality Expert Advisory Group would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Laura Toal, Sarah Hamill, Kirstie Ogilvie and Dr Iain McLellan for their contribution and diligence in producing this guidance publication.

Draft Onshore Wind Policy Statement Consultation

The Scottish Government is now consulting on the Draft Onshore Wind Policy Statement. This is a good opportunity to feedback on the section ‘protection for residents and the environment ‘ regarding noise/nuisance issues. EPS will submitting a response and we welcome any views members would like to submit to us by email.

The consultation document can be found here

This consultation is open until 30th May 2017

People, Places & Planning Consultation

The Scottish Government is now consulting on the future of the Scottish Planning System. The paper sets out twenty proposals for change which aim to strengthen the planning system and support sustainable economic growth across the country. The proposals build on the recommendations of the independent review of the planning system. EPS aims to respond to the consultation for all areas of its remit.

The consultation document can be found here

This consultation is open until 4th April 2017

NTS Review Early Engagement Survey

The Scottish Government is hoping to gather views at an early stage to shape what should be the key themes of the National Transport Strategy (NTS) Review later this year. EPS aims to respond to the survey for all areas of its remit.

The survey can be accesses here

This survey is open until 31st March 2017

Consultation Responses