DPEA: Planning appeals training for communities

The Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) is part of the Scottish Government, dealing with planning appeals and a range of other casework including wind farm proposals and electricity grid infrastructure. 

Join this virtual event to hear more about DPEA’s role, the way it works and how communities can get involved in this part of the planning process. The event is open to all Community Councils and community groups who have an interest or a statutory role in the planning system. 

Planning Aid for Scotland and reporters from DPEA will introduce the key themes, followed by a panel discussion on questions from the audience.

Please click here to book your place and joining instructions will be sent to you via email.

If you have any suggested questions or discussion points, please email these to DPEAITFINANCE@gov.scot by 31 May 2024. Make sure you use the subject heading ‘Planning Appeals Training’ to ensure that it reaches the right person. 

Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024, 18:00 – 19:30

Programme

18:00            Introductions 

18:05            DPEA – what we do, how we work and how to get involved 

18:15            Planning Aid for Scotland -a short overview of the organisation and our services

18:20            Summary of main discussion points raised in advance 

18:30            Questions and answers with the panel 

19:30            End