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An Article 4 Direction requires a developer to apply for planning permission for specific types of development which would normally be regarded as 'permitted development', i.e. development that does not require a planning application.
We will also maintain our increased funding for research and development, with the aim of doubling business investment in R and D by 2025, and we will continue to support key sectors of our economy.
For example, one medical professional, who wished to remain anonymous (IND_A_049) stated that there was a need for more detail on how a national funding scheme would be developed and implemented.
The purpose of the Fund was to connect funding with longer-term outcomes, create a transparent and open process, support recipients with consistent evaluation approaches and offer more security to organisations through three year funding awards.
Support community anchor organisations to develop the digital skills of people in their communities, their capability and capacity, including via the Investing in Communities Fund. 32.
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23 September 2025
approach, then it is difficult to see how funding challenges faced now will be any different in the NCS.1Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW). (2022, September 2).
Engagement with HM Treasury and the Public Financial Institution (PuFin) framework The Committee noted that the Bank has asked for additional flexibilities including the ability to reinvest returns across years and operate on a perpetual fund basis.
We therefore acknowledge the need for support, stability, and opportunities for longer-term planning and development. To deliver this, we have launched the Fairer Funding Pilot.