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Latest News in Scotland

West capital plan unveiled

The Scottish Government has published a planning framework paving the way for sustainable economic growth in west Edinburgh.

Public inquiry held into wind farm off Lewis

A public inquiry is being held into a wind farm off Lewis just weeks after the Scottish Government rejected plans for a huge scheme on the isle because it breached European environmental law (Planning, 25 April, p5).

Waste plant resubmitted

Viridor has lodged revised proposals for an energy from waste (EfW) facility at its Oxwellmains landfill site to serve east and central Lothian and Edinburgh.

Planning Appeal Casebook

DC Casebook: Energy Development - Wind farm rejected on wildlife grounds

Scottish ministers have ruled that a planning application submitted under the Electricity Act 1989 for a 181-turbine wind farm capable of generating 651MW of electricity on the island of Lewis has to be rejected because of the potential impact on wildlife.

In Depth

Carbon capture conflict

Ministers appear convinced that carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations can be stored safely but environmentalists fear an awkward precedent, reports Susanna Gillman.

Legal Report - Validation revisions put speedier system at risk

The increase in application fees and standard application form introduced last month have taken the spotlight off an amendment to the General Development Procedure Order (GDPO) 1995 that is likely to be of greater concern for developers.

Green housing convert

Developer Michael Shwartz has seen the light on green construction and now he wants the planning profession to match his sustainability aspirations, reports Domenic Dontantonio.

Regions under review

The government's review of economic development and regeneration structures offers vital opportunities but the delivery mechanisms need work, argues Richard Summers.

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Chris Shepley

Chris
Shepley

Shepley on ... responsibility but no reward

People sometimes say planning is doomed and will be wiped out by a combination of...

Anthony Fyson

Anthony
Fyson

Fyson on ... establishing lines of responsibility

The Commons environment select committee report Flooding, published last week, sinks into exaggeration when it...