On this page you will find links to some of the data and evidence that supports the fourth Draft National Planning Framework (Draft NPF4).
A data insight is a small, simple piece of information that can help explain a bigger and more complicated topic.
In this series we use key data and evidence to present a selection of data insights for each of the Draft NPF4's five action areas.
These data insights are designed to help us understand what makes each area unique, outline some of the key challenges and opportunities, and provide additional background to the Draft NPF4.
The data insights for each of the Draft NPF4's five action areas are below.
The North West Coast and Islands action area includes (in broad terms):
The North mainland action area includes (in broad terms):
The North East action area includes (in broad terms):
Parts of the east coast, for example on the Firths of Tay and Forth, could also be considered part of this area.
The Central action area includes (in broad terms):
The Southern action area includes (in broad terms):
This data is grouped into the following themes:
The Data Atlas is available for anyone to use, but only limited support is provided on interpretation and use of the data.
Accessibility: whilst every attempt has been made to make this resource as accessible as possible, it is NOT fully accessible.
For a less technical, and more accessible introduction to some of the key data and evidence on each of the Draft NPF4's five regional focus areas, please visit the Data Insights presented earlier on this page.
Last Updated: 15 Nov 2021