Scottish housebuilding lower due to planning policies, MSPs told
House building in Scotland has fallen behind England because of different planning policies, MSPs have been told.
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Plans lodged for Elgin nursing home extension as part of modernisation
Plans to expand a Moray care home as part of a modernisation project have been unveiled.
Plans for 500 homes near Balmedie revealed to local community
Proposals for a new 500-home development with a new primary school, health centre and more were revealed to an Aberdeenshire community yesterday evening.
New ‘coastal community’ of 500 homes planned for Bridge of Don
A new “coastal community” of hundreds of homes has been proposed for an expanding Aberdeen suburb.
Moray Council praised by Scottish Government after reducing planning application times
Moray Council has been praised for reducing the amount of time taken on planning application decisions.
Developer appeals north-east council’s decision to reject housing plans
A housing developer has taken its fight to build hundreds of homes in a north-east coastal village to the Scottish Government.
Final stage of Speyside Way approved by planners
An extension on the final stretch of the Speyside Way was yesterday given the seal of approval by the Cairngorm National Park Authority (CNPA), as the three-quarter of a mile stretch between Insh Marshes Hide at Torcroy to the Ruthven Barracks is set to be developed.
Drop-in exhibitions to showcase future of Moray
Drop-in exhibitions showcasing what the future of Moray could look like will be held next month.
North-east substation plans take step forward
Contentious plans for a new electricity substation outside a north-east village have taken a step forward.
Public meeting to scrutinise Aberdeen housing plans
21A public meeting will be held next month to scrutinise plans for more than 200 homes in an Aberdeen community.
Tour firm ‘could go bust’ following Ackergill Tower’s abrupt closure
A holiday operator fears his business could go bust following the sudden closure of a historic north hotel he has made more than £40,000 worth of bookings at.
Custom House hotel plans to be debated next week
An Aberdeen office block could become a new hotel if plans are approved by councillors next week.
Buckie pupils celebrate national planning award win
Pupils from a Moray secondary school have won a national planning award for their involvement in Moray's Local Development Plan.
North community group backs call for planning rethink
Another community group has backed calls for a review of the planning system at Highland Council.
Firm stance taken on developer’s pledge to build play park at north-east housing scheme
A tough stance will be taken by planners to ensure a housing developer does not shirk its responsibility to build a play park.
Objection to be lodged by Moray Council over controversial Speyside windfarm
Government officials have been told they must not allow the expansion of a Speyside windfarm for fear it would have a catastrophic impact upon some of Moray’s finest landscapes.
West end shaping up as new gym plan gets approval
A former oil office in Aberdeen’s west end will be converted into a gym after the council’s planning committee yesterday backed the plan.
Hundreds of houses, care home and nursery are a step closer for Aberdeenshire town
Proposals for hundreds of houses, a care home and a nursery for Aboyne could soon become a reality, despite scores of objections.
Plans submitted to upgrade north-east quarry
Plans have been unveiled for an upgrade at a north-east quarry.
Hearing to take place to discuss north-east substation plans
A pre-determination hearing will be held at the end of the month to discuss a planning application for a new electricity substation near Rothienorman.
Work begins on creating new discount supermarket in Aberdeen
Work has begun on transforming a former Aberdeen electrical shop into a supermarket, after unpopular plans to convert it into student accommodation were ditched.
Concerns over traffic impact of Ellon cemetery proposals
A community group has raised concerns that a proposed new cemetery could cause dangerous traffic build-up on a north-east road.
Public missing voice in Highland town plans
A senior council officer has said he would “hate to think” people didn’t feel included in plans for Fort William 2040, after community leaders said too few voices will be heard in planning process.
People power pays off as developer spares Aberdeen playpark from wrecking ball
Developers behind a proposed housing scheme in Aberdeen have dropped plans to pave over a popular playpark following a backlash from locals.
Fourteen Aberdeen playparks to be spruced up in coming months
More than a dozen Aberdeen playparks will be spruced up in the coming months after being awarded a share of £500,000.
Peterhead dental surgery wins appeal to extend practice
A north-east dental practice will be allowed to undergo a major expansion after the intervention of the Scottish Government.
Owners of north-east quarry forced to cease excavation due to concerns over road safety
The owners of a north-east quarry will have to scrap operations permanently, infastructure bosses have ruled.
Proposals for new north-east abattoir in balance due to planning conditions
Proposals for a new abattoir at the north-east’s largest mart hang in the balance due to planning conditions, a developer has claimed.
238 affordable homes planned for Badenoch and Strathspey
A total of 238 affordable homes are planned for the Badenoch and Strathspey over the next five years.
Supermarket building in Fraserburgh could be flattened for new church
A derelict supermarket could be razed to the ground to make way for a new church.
Controversial proposed Dyce development will attract key workers, says developer
A developer has said his controversial housing scheme could help bring teachers and nurses to Aberdeen if it is approved.
Public hearing suggested after plan for 300 council flats in Dyce met with hundreds of objections
Council planners have recommended a public hearing is held over plans for a new council estate development in Aberdeen after hundreds of objections.