It is an important principle of the planning system that each application is determined on its own merits, in line with the Development Plan and taking account of material considerations.As part of the Development Plan, National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) includes a strong policy position regarding affordable housing provision and provides more flexibility for affordable housing proposals, explicitly as one of the circumstances where proposals can be supported on sites not allocated in a Local Development Plan.A letter, I co-signed with the Scottish Government's Chief Planner in June 2024...