Question reference: S6W-13032
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 December 2022
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Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 20 December 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it has to support specifically limiting drive-through facilities above and beyond other development proposals including commercial leisure uses, offices, community and cultural facilities.
Answer
The policy position reflects our commitment to climate change and a town centre first approach, which includes the policy principle of limiting out of town development. The consultation analysis noted that some respondents raised particular issues about drive-throughs, including suggestions that their development must be limited to prevent the cumulative effects of carbon emissions by vehicles. This reflects the need to deliver a cut to carbon emissions by car, as well as reduce kilometres travelled by car by 20% by 2030, in line with wider Scottish Government policies and commitments. On this basis, a strengthened approach has been taken to promote a plan-led approach to drive-through developments.