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19 September 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: Consultation
Learn how the Scottish Government is consulting on modernising compulsory purchase laws.
02 February 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Scottish Parliament votes to approve revised draft Fourth National Planning Framework
The Scottish Parliament voted to approve the revised draft of NPF4 marking significant changes to planning system in Scotland.
28 September 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Important changes to planning applications and permissions brought into force
By Colin Hamilton, Sandy Telfer
The Scottish Government has continued its implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, with two instruments that have effect from 1 October 2022.
16 May 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Viking Energy | Wind Farm Development
By Amy McDowell, Derek McCulloch, Colin Hamilton, Alan White
We act for Viking Energy Wind Farm LLP in respect of the major wind farm development on mainland Shetland.
25 March 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
Consultation on draft National Planning Framework 4 ending
The Scottish Government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) ends on 31 March 2022.
17 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Warning regarding temporary extension of planning permissions
The Scottish Government introduces emergency legislation which includes temporary changes to the planning system.
27 May 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins
23 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Extended Period for Coronavirus Planning Relaxations
Planning permissions due to expire before 30 September will be extended to 31 March 2022.
02 December 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins
Proposed changes to Scottish Planning Policy – Sustainable Development
A consultation on proposed amendments to parts of the Scottish Planning Policy that would remove a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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