Flats to be built in Peterhead storage yard
An ambitious scheme to build 24 flats in the heart of a north-east community could replace a derelict storage yard.
Tag: planning
Back to nature plan for new nursery
A new nursery is hoping to give kids the chance to get their hands dirty by creating an outdoors mud kitchen.
Student flats on the site of former primary school set to be approved despite concerns
Plans to build student accommodation on the site of a former primary school in Fort William are poised to be approved despite concerns raised by the local community.
Plans to re-open forgotten Fraserburgh takeaway
A long-closed north-east restaurant could be brought back into use after finally selling at auction.
Councillors urged to approve £3.5million furniture showroom outside Elgin
A Moray firm’s £3.5million expansion in the outskirts of Elgin has received the backing of planners – despite fears it could lead to job losses in the town centre.
VIDEO: Councillors run gauntlet of Kingsford protesters ahead of crunch meetings
Councillors had to run the gauntlet of almost 150 protesters yesterday to visit the site of Aberdeen FC’s proposed new stadium.
Cruden Bay scheme set for approval
Controversial plans to increase the population of a north-east community by 20% have been earmarked for approval.
Site visit arranged for Cairnbulg expansion
Cairnbulg councillors will tour the site of a major housing development today as plans to increase the size of the village move forward.
Plans lodged for huge Mintlaw expansion
Planning chiefs have backed plans to expand a north-east village - despite concerns the roads will not be able to cope with hundreds of more cars.
North-east’s biggest town could get own drive-through coffee shop
Plans have been lodged to build a drive-through coffee shop in the north-east’s biggest town.
Fears raised over Portsoy housing scheme
A scheme to create 12 apartments in a north-east village has raised renewed fears over flooding and vandalism.
Driving range shop will be transformed into restaurant after planners give go ahead
The clubhouse at a north-east driving range will be transformed into a restaurant as its owners fight to survive.
Reverends voice concerns over proposed pub next to their chaplaincy in Old Aberdeen
A row has broke out over two students’ plan to open a pub on the grounds of Aberdeen University.
Nearly two-in-three wind farm decisions overturned by ministers
Major wind farm applications are being pushed through by ministers despite local opposition, according to official figures.
Tiny north-east village to get first takeaway despite nuisance concerns
A north-east village could welcome its very first takeaway after plans were approved to convert a former post office.
Petition to block travellers camp attracts more than 250 signatures
Efforts to block a controversial traveller camp at a former council depot have already attracted more than 250 signatures.
Historic Ballater school could be transformed into affordable housing
A 140-year-old school in the heart of Royal Deeside could be transformed into affordable homes for families and individuals.
Former toilets set to be transformed into new cafe
Plans to transform former public toilets in one of Aberdeen’s most historic streets into a cafe have been approved by councillors.
Angry neighbour wants council to rehome “noisy” boxing club
Residents fighting to drive a boxing club from their neighbourhood have suggested Moray Council could help the group to find a “more suitable” base.
Boxing club in fight for survival amid rocky relationship with neighbours
A rising star of Scottish boxing faces losing her local training centre in a row with neighbours about noise.
Claims councils have missed golden opportunity to harvest fortune from new developments
Council bosses in the north and north east have raised just £3omillion from developers in the past five years, new figures show.
Concern over affordable housing plan
Concerns have been raised about proposals to build affordable homes in a north-east village.
Images of whisky themed play area revealed
The community group behind plans to build a new distillery in Moray have marked a milestone in the development by releasing images of a whisky-themed play area.
Man makes fifth attempt to demolish historic home and build modern property
A north-east man has made a fresh bid to convert a cottage in a tiny fishing village.
Crimond turbine will not be ruled on by Scottish Government
A controversial scheme to create a wind turbine near a north-east village will not be ruled on by the Scottish Government.
Historic north-east church could become home
Plans have been lodged to convert a historic north-east church into a home.
Home approved on site of historic north-east bakery
Plans to convert a 113-year-old bakery into a home have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Planners recommend refusing refined plans for £100million out-of-town shopping complex
Plans for a £100million out-of-town shopping complex on the outskirts of Aberdeen have hit another hurdle.
How pack of cards decided key roles on planning committee
Highland Council opposition leader Maxine Smith was given a senior planning role yesterday after a chivalrous rival stepped aside to avoid a cut of playing cards to decide the appointment.
Claims converting home into dental surgery will cause chaos for local road network
Concerns have been raised that a scheme to convert a north-east home into a dental practice will cause chaos on the local road network.
Council depot site approved despite concerns that it could affect nearby business
Councillors have dismissed fears that a new council depot could contaminate the water supply in a north-east town.
Rejecting cafe plans could be death-knell for Moray village
Blocking the creation of a new cafe could be the nail in the coffin of a "dying" coastal community, locals have warned.