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Scotland’s Planning Landscape: Insights from the NPF4 Second Annual Review

The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.

Can Data Centres Go Green with Renewable Energy?

Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.

UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

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21 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

Scotland’s Planning Landscape: Insights from the NPF4 Second Annual Review

By Erin Marshall

The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.

14 January 2026 | Time to read: 5 mins

Can Data Centres Go Green with Renewable Energy?

By Alexandra Irwin

Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.

08 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

Monica Cannon

Legal Director, Dispute Resolution

Monica has significant experience in in all areas of Planning Law, both contentious and non-contentious. She advises clients on strategy, EIA, planning obligations, appeals and inquiries. Having previously worked inhouse for local authorities and on secondment with other public sector bodies, Monica can offer a unique insight to the public sector accompanied with her understanding of the commercial realities.

In addition to her planning work, Monica regularly guides clients through the multifaceted and complex areas of Compulsory Purchase, Environmental and Roads Law.

 

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Recent News & Insights by Monica

30 April 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Under-delivery of new homes: planning system a key driver

By Monica Cannon

Monica Cannon discusses the Competition and Market Authority’s market study into housebuilding published February 2024.

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