Public invited to debate capital plan for 2030
HOW Edinburgh might look and feel in seven years’ time is the subject of a public hearing, to be attended by Scottish Government officials. It…
Category: Planning
Planned ‘improvements’ to ‘community empowerment’ to be interrogated tomorrow
THE extent to which the Scottish Government is committed to a promised review of community involvement in the planning system is expected to become clearer…
More than half of planning appeals reportedly upheld
OVER half of appeals lodged by developers against planning application rejections have reportedly been upheld, at Scottish Government level. Reports the website, Scottish Housing News,…
Views sought on planning training for local authority councillors
VIEWS are being sought on how local authority councillors should be trained in how the planning system works. A consultation has been launched by the…
Views sought on draft ‘local development framework’ for Glasgow district
VIEWS are being sought on a draft ‘local development framework’ for the Drumchapel area of Glasgow, to the north-west of the city centre. The draft…
New awards to recognise planning innovation
INNOVATION in planning is to be recognised in a new awards competition launched in Scotland. The Scottish Planning Innovation Awards succeed the Scottish Awards for…
Views sought on possible planning exemptions for energy measures
VIEWS are being sought whether the installation of renewable energy equipment and replacement windows in properties should be exempted from the need to apply for…
‘Local planning’ expert group unveiled
SIX Scots local authorities – from 22 that applied – have been approved to take part in a pilot exercise that will involve the sharing…
Views sought on community engagement in local planning
VIEWS are being sought as to how communities might best engage in planning their locality. A consultation exercise has been launched by the Scottish Government.…
Suggestions soon to be welcomed as to Scotland’s next National Park
SUGGESTIONS are to be soon welcomed as to which part of Scotland should become the country’s third National Park. The invitation (formally opening late this…