| Comment | Everything is driven (or better described as "ends up happening the way it does") because of existing regulations and planning policy at national level.
These things change at a glacial pace.
Change is hard, and only really comes about after sustained campaigning from people making the case for change to politicians at the requisite level.
National Planning Framework 4, the fourth version of Scotland's national planning guidance for towns, cities and housing, amongst many other things, is currently being finalised. A draft consultation happened on it earlier this year.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotland-2045-fourth-national-planning-framework-draft/
It, thankfully, contains a lot of good stuff on exactly the points you make. About local authorities needed to put sustainability at the heart of their planning, encouraging transit led development, less urban sprawl, etc etc.
Unfortunately, this won't be in place for a wee while yet. Not sure the timeline.
We're still seeing sprawling suburban cul-de-sac nonsense proposed for Glasgow's periphery every few months. Robyoyston is a particular car dependant hellspace that's only continually being added to. But hopefully this will come to an end relatively soon under the new national guidance. |
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