Hopsrig Wind Farm Ltd: Dumfries and Galloway Council (19/1252/FUL) – Variance Of Conditions 3, 4 And 5 Of Planning Permission Granted On Appeal Ppa-170-2135 By The Scottish Ministers To Effectively Vary The Duration Of The Planning Permission, And Amend Other Conditions Attached (Section 42 This case was withdrawn and no Read more…
In July 2019, the Planning (Scotland) Act gained Royal Assent, bringing in a range of reforms to the planning system. Notably, the new Act introduces mediation into the planning system for the first time, stating that Scottish Ministers may issue guidance in relation to the promotion and use of mediation’ Read more…
Scotland’s highest village has voted in favour of a community buyout. Residents in Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, were balloted on taking over the 3,863 acres of land around the village currently owned by the Buccleuch organisation, which represents the business interest of the Buccleuch family, including the Duke of Buccleuch. Read more…