Integrated Impact Assessment 

A number of statutory and non-statutory assessments have informed the preparation of NPF4:

Post Adoption Statement

The Post Adoption Statement, sets out how the findings of the integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) and consultation responses informed the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) as adopted. 

Habitats Regulations Appraisal

• Habitats Regulations Appraisal Record
• Initial Screening Record
• Updated Baseline Information Report

Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Proposed National Developments

• Assessment Findings
• Assessment Findings - Update

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

• Final Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
• Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment

This Data Protection Impact Assessment (PDF 371KB) considers the privacy implications associated with the consultation arrangements undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Planning and Architecture Division.

Integrated Impact Assessment Reports

• Non-Technical Summary
• Environmental Report
• Society and Equalities
• November 2020 Update
• Easy Read Guide (PDF 505KB)

Scoping

• Scoping Report
• Scoping Report - Appendix A - Environment - Baseline Information
• Scoping Report - Appendix B - Society and Equalities