Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private. 2. Housing (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 7). 3. National Planning Framework 4 Annual Review: The Committee will take evidence from— Esme Clelland, Senior Conservation Planner RSPB and Convener Link Planning Group, Scottish Environment LINK; Hazel Johnson, Director, Built Environment Forum Scotland; Kevin Murphy, Head of Planning, Homes for Scotland. 4. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman - Statement of Principles for Complaints Handling Procedures: The Committee will consider the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman draft revised Statement of Principles for Complaints Handling Procedures (SPSO 2025/01). 5. National Planning Framework 4 Annual Review: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.