Planning Democracy is campaigning for a fair and inclusive planning system in Scotland.
- We advocate for transparent accountable decision making based on a level playing field between the public and other stakeholders.
- We do this because planning decisions have a long lasting effect on people’s lives and they have a right to influence what does and does not get built.
Who we are
We are a group of volunteers who include representatives of three community councils with years of experience in planning issues. Some of us have worked in the non-governmental sector, others have experience in the business world.
Our board is six-strong, chaired by Clare Symonds, and supported by a strong network of members and advisers. We have no staff but are actively planning to grow in the future. We all share a belief that a robust, democratic planning system is crucial for shaping fairer and more sustainable places.
What we do
Our mission is to undertake practical and academic research on the state of community participation in the Scottish planning system; campaign for a just and open decision making; and promote practical changes for a more equitable, inclusive and transparent planning system.
As part of or research we are collecting peoples’ experiences of the planning system so we can build a campaign to make sure Scotland’s planning system is democratic, open and honest. If you have an experience of the planning system please get in touch.
Governance
We are a registered Scottish charity number SC041051. Click to view our 2010-11 OSCR report and accounts.
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