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Scottish ministers overrule advice and green-light hotel development in national park

SNP ministers have overruled official advice and granted permission for an extensive hotel development ...

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Inquiry held up as SNP change policy on protected Highlands beach

SNP ministers are facing pressure to block plans for a golf course on a protected Highland beach after a Scottish Government policy change forced a…

The National (Scotland)

Review into Flamingo Land plans to be led by official who approved it

A review into the Scottish Government's decision to approve Flamingo Land's controversial Loch Lomond resort is being led by the same official who…

The National (Scotland)

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SNP pressured after 10-month silence on plans for fish farm in national park

THE Scottish Government has insisted it will rule on a controversial application to build a fish farm in the waters of a national park “as soon as…

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Flamingo Land submits appeal after Loch Lomond resort bid rejected

FLAMINGO Land has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government after its plans for a £40 million holiday resort next to Loch Lomond were…

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Plans for holiday cabin complex in Scottish national park rejected by government

AN application to build self-catering holiday cottages in a Scottish national park has been rejected ...

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West Lothian villagers say industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

Seafield is facing developments on open land after losing two Scottish Government appeals

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West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Edinburgh Live

Calls for Scottish Government to overturn decision to halt new slip road plans on Perthshire A9

Perth and Kinross Council’s planning committee backed a recommendation from officials last November to refuse a joint application from Muir Homes and Stewart Milne Homes to make the changes at Auchterarder

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Dismay over ruling study not needed for new housing in Kinross despite concerns over sewage entering Loch Leven

The Scottish Government has overruled a council direction to developers they complete an Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 160-home development on land north of Davies Park

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Anger as Galloway power line public inquiry won't be broadcast online

Nearly 1,000 people have objected to the proposal but they won't be able to watch proceedings online

Daily Record

Scots villagers' victory as they win bid to demolish historic corrugated iron shed

Locals in Killin have won their bid to demolish a corrugated iron shed in the centre of the village, which was deemed too historically valuable to knock down. Local charity the George Hogg Trust had submitted an application to demolish the storage s

Daily Record

Developer appeals over Blairforkie greenbelt housing development application

Campaign group opposing proposal 'disappointed' stating that it contravenes key Stirling Council policies.

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Controversial Falkirk farmland housing plan will go to Scottish Government

Miller Homes is now appealing for permission to build 250 homes on greenbelt land near Stenhousemuir, despite 1,700 people signing a petition opposing the plans.

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Appeal after park-and-ride plan is rejected

Stirling Developments have appealed to the Scottish Government to overturn the council’s rejection of their plan for a 50-space car park near Kirknewton railway station.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian park and ride plans go to appeal despite safety fears

Villagers living near Kirknewton station fear for their safety if a car park designed to serve residents in a new housing development two miles away is given the go ahead by the Scottish government

Daily Record

New Dumbarton Costa decision pushed back to August

There are currently two Costa Coffee Cafes in Dumbarton and this decision is for a third.

Edinburgh Live

New Edinburgh Costa drive-thru approved despite backlash from residents

Sustainability, pollution and traffic issues drove concerns about the development, with Forth ward’s Lib Dem councillor Sanne Dijkstra-Downie among those to express anger over the decision.

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West Lothian leader 'astounded' as construction lorries to join rush hour traffic

Builder wins appeal against later start imposed on road safety grounds for West Calder site after fears for narrow school crossing and busy main road through town.

Daily Record

Scots villagers appeal to government for permission to demolish historic iron shed

Villagers in Killin, Perthshire, have called for the Scottish Government to step in and grant permission for a corrugated iron shed to be pulled down after the plans were previously rejected due to the structure being deemed to be too historical.

Daily Record

Developers launch appeal for controversial Thornhill retail and housing plans

The plans would see land in the village used for various uses - including affordable housing and retail.

Daily Record

Move to scrap crossing over A9 near Perth as part of Cross Tay Link Road project put under scrutiny at hearing

The local authority wants to stop up core path LUNC/124 short of where it currently crosses the A9 east of Redgorton House and west of Denmarkfield but a number of individuals and organisations have objected

Daily Record

Scottish Ministers to make 'final call' on £20million Stirling Asda development

The out-of-town site has been the subject of controversy between local residents and councillors.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teen's fight to save otter habitat from developers

As housebuilders appeal rejection of plan to develop in open country threatening wildlife habitat, a village teenager in Mid Calder has led a petition to stop the plans

Daily Record

Two West Lothian towns to be connected by controversial housing development

The towns will link via the construction of over 100 homes in a move that one councillor claims is 'undermining local democracy'

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