Scottish Natural Heritage Capacity Building Training – Planning related staff in Southwest Scotland
This training is to develop the capacity & knowledge base of local authority staff around the topic areas of:
– Protected Species , when surveys needed, relevant legislation
– Planning Applications , relevant issues when designated sites might be affected (including when to consult)
– HRA’s , Assessment of significant impact & appropriate mitigation of impacts
– Landscape assessment / character
– Biodiversity
Other topics will be included as time allows.
There will be time for Questions to the SNH staff present.
This is a morning event running from 09.30 to 13.15.
The event is intended for staff of Local Authorities within the Southwest of Scotland.
