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What is happening in planning in Scotland? Here we follow policy announcements, major projects, consultations and changes to the planning process.
Our reports explain what has changed, what is still a proposal and why it matters for applicants and planning professionals. Read each story alongside its sources and publication date.
You can also browse our latest planning news and Wales planning news.
A newly published Scottish Government review identifies 249,007 premises lacking qualifying gigabit infrastructure or credible three-year rollout plans in its 2025 evidence.
A proposed 400kV grid connection near Laggan has reached park pre-application scrutiny, but no planning permission has been granted.
Glasgow councillors have backed land negotiations linked to 171 proposed homes and three empty flats, but sales, compulsory purchase and planning remain separate stages.
Peatland, archaeological and wildlife objections challenge the proposed eight-turbine Neshion Energy Park as Scottish ministers consider its electricity consent application.
Highland Council unveils £50m Dingwall school campus exhibitions ahead of a 2027 application, with two schools and shared community facilities.
Historic Environment Scotland seeks views on revised heritage policy, including its relationship with NPF4, until 3rd December 2026.
Scottish rental energy standards face opposition in consultation responses, with cost, heritage buildings and the proposed 2028 deadline prominent concerns.
Scotland’s latest farm census records 5.16 million hectares of agricultural land and reveals new evidence on peatland restoration barriers.
Scottish Ministers have confirmed a revised conservation order for 44.9 hectares at Lochaber, clarifying prohibited works, maintenance and enforcement exceptions.
Newly published DPEA minutes reveal case allocation delays, growing electricity work and mounting pressure on Scotland’s planning appeal reporters.
Scottish consultation responses favour raising the 50MW electricity threshold to 150MW, but developers warn local planning teams need specialist capacity.
A 65-home Scottish national park scheme is backed despite providing fewer affordable homes than the local policy expectation, with legal obligations still outstanding.
Highland councillors raise no objection to Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro after a split vote, while seeking tighter blasting and dam-colour controls.
Construction has started on Granton Waterfront’s 847-home phase, including 387 affordable homes, commercial space and major public investment in north Edinburgh.
South Lanarkshire approves 324 homes at former Winston Barracks after an extant permission and housing need outweigh development plan conflict.
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