Petitioner: Christine Metcalfe on behalf of Avich & Kilchrenan Community Council
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
07 June 2017
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review the process for designation of National Scenic Areas (NSAs) and consider increasing the number of NSAs in Scotland to protect the natural landscape and support the tourism sector.
This petition has now been referred to the Local Government and Communities Committee. You can view any further updates on this petition on the Local Government and Communities Committee's webpage
Written submissions:
Summary:
14 September 2017: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Scottish Natural Heritage and COSLA. Link to Official Report 14 September 2017 (538KB pdf)
22 March 2018: The Committee agreed to refer the petition to the Local Government and Communities Committee, under Rule 15.6.2 of Standing Orders, for consideration as part of its scrutiny of the Planning (Scotland) Bill. Link to the Official Report 22 March 2018
16 May 2018: The Committee agreed to note the petition and close it, under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders, on the basis that the Committee's Stage 1 report on the Planning (Scotland) Bill has already been agreed and that any MSP could bring forward amendments at Stage 2. Link to Official Report 16 May 2018
Are you concerned that some of Scotland's most beautiful areas are at risk from major infrastructure projects?
Do you agree that reviewing the status of National Scenic Areas, and considering additions to the list, is a reasonable approach to protect our natural environment?
Do you have any other suggestions for how we protect Scotland's unique and natural landscapes?
Do you know other areas that could be considered for designation as NSAs?