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02 February 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Scottish Parliament votes to approve revised draft Fourth National Planning Framework

By Colin Hamilton

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

By Colin Hamilton

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

By Colin Hamilton

The Scottish Government introduces emergency legislation which includes temporary changes to the planning system.

27 May 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Scottish Planning System – Rural Update

By Colin Hamilton

Scottish Planning System - Rural Update

23 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Extended Period for Coronavirus Planning Relaxations

By Colin Hamilton

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

By Colin Hamilton

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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