One of the most common phrases used within Scotland’s planning system is “material planning considerations”. Whether you are applying for planning permission, commenting on a development proposal or reading a Planning Authority’s decision notice, you are likely to encounter the term. Despite its importance, many people are unclear about what a material planning consideration actually … Read more
Many people assume that every development project requires planning permission. In reality, some forms of development can be carried out without planning permission, while some existing uses and developments may already be lawful even though planning permission was never obtained. In these situations, a Certificate of Lawfulness can provide formal confirmation of a property’s planning … Read more
When a planning application is submitted in Scotland, members of the public, community groups, businesses and other interested parties often have the opportunity to comment on the proposal. These comments are commonly referred to as representations. Representations can support a proposal, object to it or simply provide information that the Planning Authority may wish to … Read more