This Report of Survey contains the background information, research and findings upon which these policies, proposals, recommendations and their justifications are based. It also takes account of national planning guidance, in the form of NPPGs (National Planning Policy Guidelines), PANs (Planning Advice Notes) and Circulars, all issued by the Scottish Executive, as well as central government Acts.
The Report of Survey is required under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, whereby each structure planning authority (in this case, Falkirk Council) must survey the area covered by its Structure Plan.