Plans to demolish a significant part of Aberdeen’s historic Broadford Works building to make way for a £100 million ‘urban village’ have been recommended for approval. Developer Inhabit plans to transform the former textile factory into 460 homes and accommodation for 430 students. The ‘urb
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How the Mackintosh Building looked before June's fire The landmark Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) will once again be rebuilt from the original designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the institution’s chairwoman has confirmed, though the project could take four to seven years
Aberdeen’s indoor market and former BHS store could be transformed into an “innovative architectural building” under new plans to revitalise the city centre. Property investment company Rockspring, which owns the Union Street buildings, said it is “seeking a new and viable approach to the re
Work on the Cadworks office building in Glasgow began in March Investment into Scotland’s commercial real estate in 2018 is expected to top last year’s total of £2 billion, according to the latest data from Savills, with investment volumes of £1.74bn already transacted, and £265 million curre
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mr Tony Raffaelli
City Building Engineering Services (CBES) has been appointed by major UK retailer Marks & Spencer to deliver projects across the UK as part of the retailer’s space adjustment programme. Launching in October and due for completion at the end of the year, City Building Engineering Services’ co
Faced with an inadequate primary school building and unhappy with their local council's proposals to address this, a small Highland community decided to build a new facility themselves. Strontian Primary School in the Ardnamurchan Peninsula has roll of about 30 pupils.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Linthouse Housing Association
RESIDENTIAL – TEN UNITS OR MORE Applicant: Angus Dec Ltd
A currently neglected building situated at the heart of Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street is set to be transformed into a prime SME and co-working space. A detailed planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council which will see McLellan Works become home to ambitious and creative SM
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Greyfriars Charteris Centre.
CALA Homes (West) has completed the purchase of the former Jordanhill Campus where the housebuilder is set to create more than 400 homes. Almost £100 million will be invested in the 31-acre site, which is to be known as Jordanhill Park, with the first homes delivered by early 2020.
By Rodney Whyte, partner and property and planning specialist at legal firm Pinsent Masons As a specialist in land acquisition and housebuilding, it was encouraging to note that revenue from the Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) in the last full financial year rose by 12.8% to £546 mill
Plans have been submitted for a £1.5 million extension to Buchan House in Peterhead that would provide dedicated space for Police Scotland. The two-storey extension would link to the existing Aberdeenshire Council base on St Peter Street, increase partnership working in the building and share
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Water Babies UK Ltd


