FOI Request - Planners Employed

Request 101002611508

1. The number of RTPI-qualified staff employed in your organisation’s planning department (or equivalent) on:
a. September 1, 2010
b. September 1, 2015
c. September 1, 2020

2. The age of those staff on September 1, 2020 (or the most recent figures available)

In more detail; our industry will, in order to meet Scotland’s net-zero target, be submitting an increasing number of planning applications in coming years. We are intending to demonstrate that while demand is increasing, the capacity and skills/experience required to deliver those consents does not currently exist in Scottish local authorities.

Response 04-11-2020

1.  a.  In accordance with section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 we can confirm that this information is not held.

b. In accordance with section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 we can confirm that this information is not held.

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2.  The exact ages of these staff are exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 'personal information', however we can provide information for age groups as below:

Under 39 - 6
40-49 - 6
50 and over - 7

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