Plans lodged for 175 new homes in Portlethen
Plans to build 175 new houses in an Aberdeenshire town are to be considered by councillors.
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Proposal to ease farm planning rules
Proposed changes to planning regulations could remove the need to gain consent for the development of large operational farm buildings such as sheds and polytunnels.
Homes and flats could be final pieces in the ‘jigsaw which is the Ury Estate’
Ury House is to become flats it emerged yesterday as councillors backed plans for another part of the "jigsaw which is the Ury Estate".
Nairn residents warn against building sheltered housing complex next to noisy sawmill
A community group is fighting plans to build a sheltered housing complex next to a noisy sawmill in a Highlands town.
Extra caravans could help or hinder coastline and community say conflicted Catterline residents
Fears have been raised that inconsiderate holidaymakers risk ruining a stretch of picturesque Aberdeenshire coastline.
Councillors urged to back plans for nearly 100 homes in Stonehaven
Councillors will be asked to approve plans for nearly 100 new homes in Stonehaven next week.
Former Aberdeenshire church outbuilding built in 19th century to be turned into workshop
A former church building which has fallen into a “dangerous" condition over the last century could be partially demolished and transformed into a house.
Changes coming for north-east park as planning applications progress
A new home for a successful north-east men's shed will soon be taking shape within the grounds of a popular park.
North-east ski centre to offer snowy slopes no matter the weather with new £1 million machine
More ski days are on the horizon for Glenshee Ski Centre, which has been future-proofed against bad winters with the upcoming purchase of a £1 million snow machine.
Portakabins to be demolished for new nursery in Aberdeenshire town
An Aberdeenshire nursery will be knocked down and replaced with a modern new building which will focus on outdoor learning.
Controversial Culloden holiday village plans resurface
A controversial holiday village and restaurant development near Culloden Battlefield is back on the cards – just months after being thrown out by Highland Council planners.
Plans lodged for creation of 312 homes to the east of Inverness
Plans have been lodged for permission in principle for a development of 312 homes at Chapelton, between Balloch and Moray Park in Culloden.
Plan for 500 houses on Donald Trump’s estate approved by Aberdeenshire councillors
Aberdeenshire councillors have approved plans for 500 houses at Trump International today.
Historic Aberdeenshire pub to be demolished for holiday accommodation
A decaying pub which was once at the heart of an Aberdeenshire community will be demolished to make way for a new bed and breakfast.
Plans lodged to transform Macduff Squash club into flats
Plans have been lodged to transform a derelict squash club into affordable housing.
Old Aberdeen cafe allowed tables and chairs despite residents’ concerns
A cafe in Old Aberdeen will be allowed to have tables and chairs outside - despite concerns from local residents.
How 12 caravans could hold the key to the future of this Aberdeenshire farm
Each year a sea of rippling yellow flowers cover swathes of Aberdeenshire farmland.
Government approves new house in north-east village after council rejects it twice
Plans for a new house in a north-east village have been rubber-stamped by the Scottish Government - after twice being rejected by local councillors.
Plans to convert townhouse office building back into homes in West End of Aberdeen
An empty office building in the West End of Aberdeen could be transformed into 10 flats after its owners failed to secure any interest from businesses in need of new space.
Support floods in for plans to create Aberdeen’s only Hindu temple
Nearly 200 people have already expressed their support for plans to convert a disused church into Aberdeen’s only Hindu temple.
Councillors agree to visit proposed glamping site at Scolty Hill
Councillors have decided to visit the site of a proposed glamping development before making a decision.
Makeover planned to transform former Aberdeen office into plastic surgeon consulting room
A plastic surgeon has been granted permission to transform an unused office building in Aberdeen into a clinic.
Plans lodged to demolish Greyfriars House
A planning application has been lodged to demolish Greyfriars House in Aberdeen.
History of Crathes Public Hall to be preserved
Aberdeenshire Council has granted planning permission for a replacement community hall.
Derelict former joinery business in Bridge of Don road to be revamped
A planning application has been lodged to transform a “dilapidated” former joinery business into a eco-friendly house.
Plans for nearly 120 homes in Aberdeen given go-ahead despite fears about schools being ‘packed to the rafters’
Plans for more than 100 new homes in Aberdeen have been conditionally approved - despite concerns the proposals could leave city schools over capacity.
Aberdeen planning officers refuse plans for ‘alien’ church stair lift
An Aberdeen church's plans to make their building more accessible have been rejected - after planners said they would look "alien".
Controversial Ullapool wall gets white paint go-ahead
An Ullapool restaurant ordered by Highland Council to remove the white paint partially covering its outside wall can now go ahead and paint the entire wall.
Plan to open new branch of UK chicken chain in Aberdeen
A catering firm has lodged plans to turn an Aberdeen ice cream parlour into a chicken restaurant.
Aberdeen Harbour expansion ‘will be delayed’ unless quarry given new opening hours
The quarry excavating rocks for the Aberdeen Harbour expansion has warned the project will have to be delayed unless it can extend its opening hours.
No plastic condition imposed on track repairs in Cairngorm estate
A Newtonmore estate has been granted retrospective permission by Cairngorm National Park Authority (CNPA) to resurface its hill track at Carn Sgulain, provided it doesn’t use plastic matting.
Plans submitted to turn Aberdeen shoe shop into restaurant
An Aberdeen shoe shop is being turned into a restaurant under plans submitted to Aberdeen city council.