On 14 March 2003 the Scottish Executive published the West Edinburgh Planning Framework. The Framework was prepared jointly with the City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian in response to the very significant transport, development and environmental issues facing West Edinburgh.

The Framework is the first ever location specific statement of Scottish Planning Policy. It seeks to protect and enhance the national interest in West Edinburgh by setting out a strategic context for investment in transport and development. It is also expected to facilitate improvement of the environment, living conditions, accessibility and overall quality of one of Scotland’s principal gateways. The Framework also seeks to safeguard and nurture the long term potential for West Edinburgh to become an internationally competitive business location.

The West Edinburgh Planning Framework can be read or downloaded by visiting the Scottish Executive website at:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/planning/wepff-00.asp