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Farming union NFU Scotland has issued a call for new planning regulations to recognise the requirements of modern agriculture. Responding to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the planning policy framework, the union expressed the need for permitted development rights to be extended to larg

Flats plan for derelict Aberdeenshire building Plans to convert a derelict building in Fraserburgh town centre into homes have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council.

New rail platform and footbridge planned for Dunbar Network Rail is proposing the construction of a new platform and accessible footbridge with lifts at Dunbar station during 2019.

The opening of the new Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh has been postponed until January next year, 17 months later than planned, the local authority has confirmed. Construction of the replacement secondary has been hit by a number of delays since work began in autumn 2014.

Scottish Land & Estates has called for Scotland’s planning system to create more flexible rural housing policies to support delivery of rural housing and self-build homes. Publishing its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the future of the Scottish planning system, the org

Scotland needs a planning system which nurtures growth and unlocks the potential of our people and places according to the Scottish Government. So what can we, or should we, expect from the draft planning bill which is expected to be introduced in the autumn, asks Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’

Laggan Outdoor plans conference and wedding facility expansion Laggan Outdoor in Gatehouse of Fleet has announced a £1.9 million investment to support its ambitious plans to diversify into the high-end conference and wedding market.

New A90 southbound slip road opens to traffic Driving south from Stonehaven is expected to become easier from this weekend when a new slip road built as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project opens to traffic.

Plans have progressed to build 206 new homes on the outskirts of Kelso with the submission of a detailed masterplan for the development. Outline planning for the 11 hectares site on land at Wallaceneuk Farm was approved by Scottish Borders Council subject to conditions last May.

A bid to increase the size of a planned boutique hotel at an £80 million golf course development in Aberdeenshire has been knocked back due to the resort’s proximity to an oil pipeline. Developer FM Group was given permission last year to create a hotel with five rooms at Ury House near Stonehave

Edinburgh-based architectural firm LBA has secured planning for a unique development of four luxurious apartments situated in a prime conservation area on the waterfront in North Berwick. Enjoying views over the West Bay of North Berwick and to the Firth of Forth, the project for private clients inc

Beach huts on the Moray Firth with dimensions smaller than a prison cell are currently selling for £25,000, it has emerged. The exclusive new-build development at Findhorn of just 30 timber huts have no windows, running water or electricity and measure just 2 metres by 2.5 metres.

Developers behind a data centre proposal near Lockerbie have been granted a further three-year extension to its planning permission subject to conditions. The Peelhouses Farm project initially emerged almost 10 years ago promising an £800 million investment and the creation of thousands of jobs.

Edinburgh-based rental company Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has promoted Mark Rafferty to managing director. Formerly employed as contracts director, Mr Rafferty has worked with the Gilmerton company since 2003 and succeeds his father Jim Rafferty who has now moved into the role of chairman of both

A £280 million development near Edinburgh Airport consisting of 1,400 new homes, a primary school, shops and offices, has been recommended for refusal by council officials. Work on the Maybury development, which would also include hundreds of affordable homes, had been hoped to start as early as ne