Backing for two Scots plans
Two of Scotland's four strategic development planning authorities (SDPAs) have had their long-term plans backed by Scottish government reporters, bringing them one step away from final approval.
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Historic Scotland blocks Perth City Hall demolition
09 May 2012Heritage watchdog Historic Scotland has refused an application from Perth and Kinross Council seeking its permission to demolish Perth City Hall.
Scottish government launches £6 million regeneration fund
09 May 2012The Scottish government has pledged £6million a year to support regeneration initiatives in deprived communities.
Labour Party makes gains at local polls
04 May 2012The Labour Party has seized control of a series of key councils including Birmingham, Southampton, Plymouth and Cardiff in this week's local elections.
Scottish government asked to overrule council on new town
02 May 2012Property developer Hazledene Group is calling on the Scottish government to overturn North Lanarkshire Council's decision to block its plans for a new town near Shotts.
Council moves to ease fears over future of Edinburgh waterfront scheme
26 April 2012City of Edinburgh Council today moved to play down reports that an £84 million infrastructure funding scheme to help regenerate Edinburgh's waterfront has been dropped.
Plans for Scottish offshore wind farm submitted
26 April 2012Developers have submitted a planning application for a wind farm of up to 277 turbines 13.5km off the coast of Scotland.
Trump alleges broken promises over wind farm
25 April 2012US tycoon Donald Trump this morning told a Scottish Parliament committee that investors would abandon Scotland due to the way he has been treated over a proposed offshore wind farm near his new Scottish golf resort.
Plans for 3,450 homes near Edinburgh move ahead
24 April 2012Plans to build a new town of 3,450 homes near Edinburgh have been given the green light by West Lothian Council.
Public backs wind energy, says poll
20 April 2012Eight times more people back the use of wind power in the UK as oppose it, according to a survey carried out for a trade body for the renewable sector.
Scots backing for loan plan
20 April 2012The Scottish government has provisionally approved plans to allow Glasgow City Council to borrow £80 million to aid the expansion of a shopping centre using a funding mechanism pioneered in the US.
Plans for Scottish distillery approved
18 April 2012Highland Council has approved plans for a new whisky distillery on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in Scotland.
Trump dubs Scottish windfarm 'financial suicide'
18 April 2012US tycoon Donald Trump, who is developing a new golf course on the Aberdeenshire coast, has launched another attack on the Scottish government's plans to encourage wind farm development.
Edinburgh wheel 'will spoil castle views'
11 April 2012Government agency Historic Scotland has said it will not oppose a planning application for a 53-metre ferris wheel in Edinburgh's Princess Street Gardens, despite claiming that it will spoil views of the city's iconic castle.
Aberdeen bypass protestors to take case to Supreme Court
10 April 2012Scotland's transport minister has warned that further delays to the proposed Aberdeen bypass would subject people in the area to 'more years of congestion' after opponents said they would take their fight to the Supreme Court.
Council votes to reject sports village plans
05 April 2012A Lancashire council has voted to reject a sports complex including a 2,500 capacity stadium due to its effect on the countryside.
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