Outcomes Statement and measurement of outcomes
The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 requires the Scottish Government to publish a statement of how its draft National Planning Framework meets the following outcomes:
"(a) meeting the housing needs of people living in Scotland including, in particular, the housing needs for older people and disabled peopleiTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(a),
(b) improving the health and wellbeing of people living in ScotlandiiTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(b),
(c) increasing the population of rural areas of ScotlandiiiTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(c),
(d) improving equality and eliminating discriminationivTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(d),
(e) meeting any targets relating to the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, within the meaning of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, contained in or set by virtue of that ActvTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(e), and
(f) securing positive effects for biodiversityviTown and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, section 3A(3A)(f).”