Scotland Policy Event: Implementation of NPF4 Policy 3, 19/05/26

On the 19th May 2026, CIEEM’s Scotland Policy Group brought together stakeholders to share experiences of implementing NPF4 Policy 3 since its introduction in 2023, exploring both successes and challenges, as well as aspirations for its future development. The event began with four presentations reflecting on stakeholder experiences: 0:00 Welcome and introduction. Sarah Kydd CEcol MCIEEM, co-Chair of the Scotland Policy Group. 05:48 Navigating NPF4 in Non-EIA Projects. Dr Rachel Hirst CEcol CEnv FCIEEM, Director (Scotland), Applied Ecology 18:34 NPF4 Policy 3. Julie Dewar CEnv MCIEEM , Planning Manager -Specialists Team, City of Edinburgh Council 31:00 NPF4 Policy 3: Large-scale Energy & Infrastructure in Aberdeenshire. James Hewitt MA (Hons), MRTPI, Senior Planner - Energy Team, Aberdeenshire Council 46:24 Implementation of NPF4. Kevin Murphy, Director of Planning, Homes for Scotland 57:56 Q&A session.