How the Scottish Ministers intend to use the power under section 1(1) in the upcoming reporting period: In response to recommendations from the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee following a case on unauthorised development in Northern Ireland, and in view of similarities with the Scottish Planning system, we have committed to consulting on proposals for amending The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 in relation to unauthorised development and the ability to take enforcement action after that time has expired for certain development. 9.