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Today Scottish Property Federation Chairman Phil Miller welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government's SPP and new planning agreements circular.

Phil Miller noted however that the publications placed a major emphasis on strong working relationships between the private sector and planning authorities if the new policies were to be successfully implemented

"The Scottish Property Federation welcomes the revision of the circular on planning agreements, and supports the emphasis on reasonable and proportionate contributions. It is vital in the current fiscal environment that both the private sector and local authorities support the Scottish Government's clear intention that planning agreements should be realistic and guided by development economics and viability.

"We also welcome the publication of the consolidated Scottish Planning Policy (SPP), with its emphasis on facilitating and encouraging appropriate development. Implementing the SPP will require political leaders, planning officials and the private sector to redouble their efforts to build strong working relationships to deliver the quality planning system that Scotland deserves."