Urban Planning Subject Guide

The Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land.

The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment.

Find data published by central government, local authorities and public bodies to help you build products and services

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is central to the mission-driven government, from fixing the foundations of an affordable home to handing power back to communities and rebuilding local governments.

A publication from Historic Environment Scotland providing a legacy for Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP) programme. This was a five year National Lottery Heritage Funded programme which asked communities across the country to record, research, celebrate and share the places that matter the most to them.

From the Planning Portal - the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resources for England and Wales.

The Strategic Development Planning Authority for Dundee, Perth, Angus and North Fife.

An overview of local government structure

The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.