GCVSDPA
n e w s l e t t e r
Summer 2009
G L A S G O W A N D T H E C LY D E V A L L E Y S T R AT E G I C D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N N I N G A U T H O R I T Y
National Planning Framework for Scotland 2 The publication of the Scottish Government's National Planning Framework for Scotland 2 (NPF 2) set out a vision for Scotland's development to 2030
NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR SCOTLAND
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The publication in June 2009 of NPF 2
Six of these national developments have
place and environmental quality as set
is an important contextual element
significant implications for the GCVSDPA
out in their current joint structure plan
in the development of the inaugural
area:
is reinforced by NPF 2. This aspect is
Strategic Development Plan (SDP) by the GCVSDPA for submission to the
reflected strongly in the designation of • Central Scotland Green Network;
Scottish Ministers in 2011.
the Central Scotland Green Network as a national development, building upon
• High speed rail links to London -
the joint authorities’ initiative in 2000 of
NPF 2 builds upon its 2004 predecessor
Project 24 of the Scottish Government’s
the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Green
and sets out the Scottish Government’s
Strategic Transport Projects Review
Network.
strategic development direction, in
(STPR);
particular, its infrastructure priorities which underpin its economic strategy and associated social and environmental aims.
Similarly, NPF 2’s stress on key • West of Scotland strategic rail enhancements;
infrastructural investments - transport, drainage and power - brings powerful reinforcement to the joint authorities’
A strong emphasis in the document on the
• Strategic airport enhancements for
strategic priorities and the long-term
importance of place provides key support
access - Glasgow International Airport
regeneration and development of the
for the Glasgow metropolitan area and the
at Abbotsinch and land between Paisley
Glasgow metropolitan area.
strategic development strategy of the eight
St James Station and the airport;
joint metropolitan authorities. The Clyde Corridor flagship initiative is recognised in NPF 2 as a national regeneration priority.
The GCVSDPA’s SDP will build upon the • Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme; and
strategic priorities set out by the Scottish Government in NPF 2 and will continue the joint authorities’ strong focus on long-term
Additionally, NPF 2 identifies fourteen national developments with the potential
• 2014 Commonwealth Games facilities.
vision and strategy with the identification of clear strategic development priorities.
to support the Scottish economy and increase sustainable economic growth
NPF 2 highlights Edinburgh and Glasgow
well into the future.
as Scotland’s principal centres of business and culture and as Scotland’s key
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international gateways. It is particularly welcome to the GCVSDPA and its constituent authorities that their focus on
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Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan update One of the key national developments in the recently published National Planning Framework for Scotland 2 is the Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan
The Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic
The Partnership’s overarching aim
The PMO comprises a small team of
Drainage Plan (MGSDP) seeks to
is to provide a holistic approach to
people operating at an overarching level,
upgrade and replace the existing
managing surface water which will
providing programme management
drainage and sewerage infrastructure
not only reduce flood risk and unlock
support and expert technical advice. The
in the Glasgow conurbation, including
development potential but will improve
PMO will facilitate, coordinate and monitor
new water treatment plants and
water quality, allowing residential areas to
the overall delivery of the MGSDP project
associated catchment management
harmonise with the natural landscape and
such as SUDS schemes to help prevent
and flood risk reduction measures.
greenspace areas.
flooding and undertake feasibility studies
Some key early physical Sustainable
and engineering projects which will deliver
The MGSDP is currently a partnership
Urban Drainage Scheme (SUDS) projects
the objectives and benefits of the MGSDP.
of key agencies involved in the water
are currently taking place in Toryglen,
environment, involving SEPA, Scottish
Ruchill and South Dalmarnock.
Water, Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise,
These projects utilise natural methods
Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration
such as ponds, swales, ponds and
Company, GCVSDPA and the Scottish
wetlands to store water and then
Government.
control its release whilst contributing to
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biodiversity and nature conservation.
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hard engineering solutions. The protecting
The MGDSP partners have recently
and enhancing the natural environment
procured a programme management
is also a key consideration within every
office (PMO) based at Scottish Water’s
www.scottishwater.co.uk/portal/page/ portal/SWE_PGP_INVESTMENT/SWE_PGE_ INVESTMENT/WHAT_MGSDP_INTRO
component of projects.
office in Balmore Road, Glasgow.
The MGSDP is not simply about applying
Futures work update GCVSDPA Futures Group
The Futures work currently being
This body of work is key to the
The next stage, currently on-going, is
undertaken by the GCVSDPA in
development of the inaugural Glasgow
to agree the spatial or geographical
Local Government
Utilities
association with a wide range of key
and the Clyde Valley Strategic
distribution of development associated
GCVSDPA
Scottish Water
partners and stakeholders (see panel)
Development Plan.
with these stories, so that as a group,
and its eight constituent local authorities:
Organisations
the Futures Group understands the
has progressed significantly over the last few months with completion
The the new planning system supports
physical and investment ramifications for
of some of the critical stages of the
the GCV model of looking long, being
the future associated with such visions of
process.
visionary and strategic about the future.
the long-term future.
Uncertainty is inherent in the future and the longer the view, the more uncertain
This Futures work does not seek to
East Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Glasgow City Inverclyde North Lanarkshire Renfrewshire South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire
Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH)
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Glasgow University Business School
the future. Futures work, with its story
prescribe a given development vision
base and scenario approaches, provides
for 2035 which the Authority and its
a vehicle for visualising uncertain future
partners will aim to deliver. Instead,
circumstances based on an analysis
it has created a framework against
Department of the Built Environment
of critical uncertainties. At the same
which the continuing development and
Transport Scotland
time, it provides a basis for developing
investment priorities, such as those set
consensus about the future; hence the
out in the NPF 2 and the joint authorities’
Scottish Government Agencies
strong reliance upon working with key
existing strategy of 2006, and the
Scottish Enterprise
partners and stakeholders in this arena.
new strategic development proposals
Forestry Commission Scotland
and priorities emerging as part of the
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
The GCVSDPA Futures Group has
inaugural SDP can be tested in terms of
created four stories of the future for the
the core Scottish Government and the
Glasgow metropolitan area in the period
GCVSDPA’s principles of sustainable
to 2035 based upon the uncertainty
economic growth, carbon reduction and
associated with resource availability and
environmental quality.
Visit Scotland BAA
University Advisor
Scottish Government
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
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intervention capability. These stories are plausible, distinct and challenging and
The Futures work will form an important
provide a framework for visualising the
part of evolving the Main Issues Report
development of the metropolitan area
of the SDP due for publication in
over the next twenty-five years and its
September 2010.
www.gcvsdpa.gov.uk/futures or contact Joe Scott, Information Analyst email joe.scott@gcvsdpa.gov.uk
priorities.
Industry and Business Issues Report publication and consultation June 2009 saw the publication of the GCVSDPA Industry and Business Issues Report 2009
The Industry and Business Issues
The Issues Report will also allow an
Report 2009 which invited views on
opportunity to undertake a fundamental
the main issues which could have
reassessment of the approach and
implications for the future of industry
associated policies contained in the
and business land in the Glasgow and
current Structure Plan; assess what is still
Clyde Valley area.
strategically important and determine if the current competitive economic framework
Responses to the Issues Report will
is still relevant, given the recent significant
assist the GCVSDPA set out its strategic
shifts in global and national economic
approach for industry and business for
structures since 2008.
inclusion in the Main Issues Report in 2010.
The Report has been circulated to over one hundred organisations and interested
The Industry and Business Issues Report
parties.
sets out twenty questions covering eight key themes and has been worded so as
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to elicit stakeholders’ opinions on a wide variety of possible approaches to future industry and business policy.
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GCVSDPA Joint Committee news At its meeting held on 8 June 2009 the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Authority Joint Committee re-elected both Councillor Graham Scott, South Lanarkshire Council as Convenor and Councillor Harry Curran of North Lanarkshire Council as Vice Convenor for a further two-year term. The Joint Committee also welcomed back Councillor Jackie Green of Renfrewshire Council, who will be replacing Councillor Bruce McFee.
GCVSDPA Convenor Councillor Graham Scott, South Lanarkshire Council
Timetable change to Development Plan Scheme and Main Issues Report The Joint Committee meeting on 8 June 2009 agreed that its Development Pan Scheme (DPS) would be revised with the Main Issues Report now being published in September 2010 rather than in March 2010. This comes about as a result of the significant technical work involved in preparing the Housing Need and Demand Assessment, as required by the Scottish Government as part of the new planning system in Scotland,
GCVSDPA Vice-convenor Councillor Harry Curran, North Lanarkshire Council
Councillor Jackie Green, Renfrewshire Council
Key stakeholder meetings A number of meetings have been held during the second quarter of 2009 with key agencies and stakeholders as part of the process of developing the Strategic Development Plan. These meetings have included BAA, Planning Aid, Scottish Government Department of the Built Environment and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. In addition the GCVSDPA have held meetings with professional planners from Australia, Sweden, Korea, Portugal, Finland and Brazil.
The remainder of the Strategic Development Plan timetable remains unaltered.
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The next scheduled meetings of the GCVSDPA Joint Committee will be held on
Monday 7 September North Lanarkshire Council
Monday 7 December East Renfrewshire Council
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