Resources

The Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) document sets out broad, general principles for working with traditional buildings, including planning considerations as well as the technical aspects of making traditional and historic buildings more energy efficient. It also signposts readers to further sources of information. 

The Community Climate Adaptation Routemap is a practical guide to help communities adapt to climate change. No matter what kind of community you are, there are actions you can take to build resilience, prepare for climate change, and make your area healthier, safer, and more comfortable for people and wildlife.

A report that shares learning and case studies of the Climate Action Towns project and a toolkit to explore ideas and activities for embedding climate action in your place.

The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a yearly data collection by the Scottish Government to find out how much vacant and derelict land there is, where it is and what state it is in. You can now view this data on a map to find out about sites near you.

The Climate Ready School Grounds project explores using school grounds to address the impacts of climate change whilst creating outdoor environments that support learning and play.

This document sets the Scottish Government vision for Scotland’s blue economy. Drawing on the latest evidence, it builds on the current direction of travel and identifies six outcomes up to 2045.

Travelknowhow is a unique online resource which offers organisations across Scotland easy access to a wide variety of travel planning solutions all in one place.

This focus piece includes two perspectives from a Community Planning officer and a Spatial Planning officer for the same 2017 consultation in Argyll and Bute.