Planning Consultant Scotland

Planning Circulars in Scotland: What Are They and How Much Weight Do They Carry?

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Scotland’s planning system is governed by legislation and the statutory development plan, but these are not the only documents that applicants, Planning Authorities and decision-makers may require to consider. Planning legislation can be detailed and technical. It may establish the legal framework for a procedure without explaining every aspect of how that procedure is intended … Read more

Material Planning Considerations in Scotland: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

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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