Scotland commits £1.347 million to habitat and wildfire recovery projects, including Cairngorms restoration, river works, urban meadows and deer management.
Scottish nature recovery gains £1.35m funding
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Planning News in Scotland
Latest planning news from Scotland, including Scottish Government policy, legislation, appeals, development planning and local planning decisions.
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Spatial Energy Plan Deadline Moved to December 2027
Government directs NESO to submit Britain’s first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan by December 2027, a year later than the existing licence deadline.
Scottish Biodiversity Metric Tool Updated on 22 October
NatureScot updates Scotland’s draft biodiversity calculation workbook as planners, ecologists and developers prepare consultation responses before 30 November.
Scottish Accessible Housing Standards Face 2027 Review
New Scottish working group minutes set out accessible housing research, adaptation problems and a consultation on detailed proposals planned for 2027.
Scottish Rent Control Assessments Due by May 2027
New Scottish guidance requires councils to assess private rents and report by May 2027 before ministers consider any control areas.
Scottish Peatland Work Covers 15,448 Hectares
Scotland reports 15,448 hectares of peatland recovery work in 2025/26 and sets out further funding and land-use priorities.
Coul Links Golf Course Refused by Scottish Ministers
Scottish Ministers refused the Coul Links golf course after finding protected dune habitat harm outweighed the development’s economic benefits.
Jackdaw gas consent granted after emissions reassessment
Jackdaw’s offshore gas consent is granted after fresh Scope 3 assessment, revealing how ministers weighed climate impacts against energy security.
Wyndford homes: Glasgow approves 401 in £100m scheme
Glasgow councillors back a £100 million Wyndford regeneration with 401 affordable homes, despite concerns over the net loss of dwellings.
Scottish land reform consultation targets estate plans
Scotland seeks views on community engagement and estate management plans for large landholdings, with new rules proposed for later this decade.
Helensburgh waterfront supermarket plan rejected
Argyll and Bute councillors reject a Helensburgh waterfront supermarket proposal after nearly 95% oppose the planned common good land sale.
O2 ABC redevelopment report reaches Scottish ministers
Scottish ministers have received the Reporter’s assessment of Glasgow’s former O2 ABC redevelopment, but no final planning decision has been made.
Scottish Passivhaus standard faces 2029 rollout decision
Scotland’s consultation has closed, but its proposed 2029 Passivhaus-equivalent timetable and tougher energy targets are still awaiting decisions.
Towers Road Link approved for new Monklands hospital
A 2.3 km Airdrie road and second hospital access has permission, but extensive conditions must be cleared before work starts.
Scottish building safety review flags transfer slabs
Published forum minutes set out transfer-slab risks, Scotland’s safeguards and the proportionate checks expected from building owners.
Scottish Accessible Homes Standard wins broad support
Consultation analysis shows broad support for accessible Scottish homes, alongside unresolved concerns about cost, space and housing delivery.
Cambuslang battery storage fails on emergency access
A 40MW scheme near Gilbertfield Farm loses its appeal because emergency access concerns outweigh its overall compliance with the development plan.
Accessible homes: Scottish report tests costs and design
Consultation analysis highlights support for better housing design, but questions remain over affordability, wheelchair provision and how future standards should work.
Perthshire holiday lets: ministers approve planning controls
Ministerial approval clears the way for controls in parts of Perth and Kinross, but the designation date needs a separate notice.
West Lothian plan clears gatecheck after housing rethink
The revised evidence report is sufficient for plan preparation, with a new indicative housing figure and further infrastructure work still required.
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