Plans for anti-sex toilets in seaside town ‘submitted in error’
A council has said plans for public toilets in a seaside town – with design features to deter vandalism, sexual activity and rough sleeping – were submitted in “error”.
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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.
Plans to create trampoline park on site of former pork factory in Buckie lodged
A derelict former pork factory in Buckie could be about to undergo a radical make-over, with plans submitted to transform the site into a trampoline park.
Councillors urged to refuse Aberdeen bar’s application to keep outdoor area open later
Councillors have been urged to throw out an Aberdeen bar’s application to keep an outdoor area open later.
Hundreds lobby housing minister to intervene after controversial Aberdeenshire development is approved
Scotland's housing minister has been inundated with appeals to intervene in a row over a controversial north-east housing development.
Row about the use of ’80s-style bricks’ during Aberdeenshire planning meeting
A planning meeting was waylaid by an unusual argument about bricks yesterday - with council bosses accused of "making mountains out of molehills" when it comes to the importance of the building materials.
Chance to view plans for redevelopment of former Black Isle wildlife park
Black Isle residents will next week have a chance to look at proposals to turn the former Black Isle Wildlife Park at Drumsmittal, North Kessock into a holiday park.
Hundreds of new homes approved in Aberdeen
More than 330 new homes across Aberdeen were approved by the city council’s planning committee yesterday.
Aberdeenshire community remain disconnected as phone mast application refused
A controversial application to erect a phone mast in Pennan has been rejected by councillors despite planners recommending approval.
Councillors recommended to approve more than 200 homes in Aberdeen
Aberdeen councillors have been recommended to approve hundreds of new homes in the city by planning bosses.
Proposals for new homes and animal farm rejected
Plans for two houses at a north-east golf centre have been rejected by council chiefs.
Stromness future to be shaped by the community’s own initiatives
A series of consultation events will be held in Stromness this week to discuss and share ideas for the future of the Orcadian town.
Revised plans for Westhill Starbucks recommended for approval
Councillors have been urged to back controversial plans for a Starbucks drive-thru in after they were amended to remove a large advertising feature that would have been erected on its roof.
Councillors take ‘cop out’ option instead of deciding on colleague’s planning application
The members of a council committee forced to consider a planning application submitted by one of their colleagues accepted they were taking the "cop out" option of passing the buck.
Plans to turn clothes shop into takeaway in Aboyne heat up
Plans for a hot food takeaway have cooked up a storm of controversy in an Aberdeenshire village.
Plans for skatepark in north-east town take step forward
Plans to build a new skatepark in a Deeside town have ramped up, with councillors likely to approve a land lease for the project.
Plans for new pub in Aberdeenshire community approved
An Aberdeenshire community will have a pub once more, after its last one closed its doors four years ago.
Plans to build 90 homes in Inverness approved despite traffic concerns
An application for 90 houses near one of the busiest junctions in Inverness has been approved by Highland councillors by a slim majority.
Windfarm developer faced with uncertainty over turbine plans after UK Government fund scrapped
A windfarm developer has claimed a lack of government funding has put its plans on hold.
Scottish Government gives green light to developer to build homes in north-east village
A north-east community has slammed a Scottish Government decision to clear the way for a developer to build hundreds of homes in a coastal village.
Historic map of Moray village to go under the hammer
A rare planning map of a Speyside village will go under the hammer this week.
Councillors approve plans for Kinsgwells drive-throughs
Councillors have approved controversial plans for three drive-through food and drink outlets on the edge of Aberdeen - against the recommendation of planning bosses.
Trump estate housing plans on track to reap original economic awards promised – report
A fresh report on Trump International's Menie Estate housing plans claims the development is on track to reap the original economic awards promised in 2008.
Plans for 12-turbine wind farm near Lerwick given go-ahead
The proposed 12-turbine Mossy Hill wind farm on the outskirts of Lerwick has been given the green light by Shetland Islands Council’s planning committee.
Decision on Trump Estate plans pushed back until later in the year
A decision on a controversial housing development at Trump International's Menie Estate has been pushed back until later this year.
North-east quarry owners lose government appeal to continue operations
The owners of a north-east quarry have lost an appeal to the Scottish Government to continue operations at the site.