Unfinished business

Scotland and Wales have gained greater autonomy, and this has implications for planning issues such as land use. There are differences between Scotland and Wales, and Scotland has the ability to raise taxes, a power that Wales does not have. Wales is also more divided internally. The western areas of Wales were more in favor of greater autonomy when inhabitants voted on the issue. Welsh areas bordering England, and some coastal areas were less in favor of looser links with England. This could mean that more localised policies will be used in Wales. Constitutional change offers opportunities for improving planning policies and institutions in Wales and Scotland.