You may remember that the Scottish Government published Investing in Planning – a consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system which responds to current resourcing challenges in planning. As requested in our Petition to the Scottish Parliament, (Increase the ability of Read more…
We know many of our members are just about to take part in an Inquiry for the first time. We hope these are helpful. https://www.gov.scot/publications/planning-and-environmental-appeals-division-guidance-on-taking-part-in-planning-appeals-and-other-cases/pages/appeals/ https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2021/11/the-importance-of-appeal-pre-examination-meetings-what-are-they-rachel-connor/ https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2021/05/precognitions-for-anyone-who-hasnt-done-one-before/ https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2021/01/advice-and-a-warning-from-dr-rachel-connor-windfarm-appeals-and-hearings/ https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/advice-and-guidance/2018/05/planning-appeals-reporters-guidance/documents/note-23—compliance-with-procedural-requirements/note-23—compliance-with-procedural-requirements/govscot%3Adocument/Reporter%2BGuidance%2BNote%2B23%2B-%2BManaging%2Ban%2Befficient%2Binquiry%2Bprocess.pdf
A businessman destroyed a bed of wildflowers with power tools after rowing with neighbours who installed the community planter outside his house. Mike Hodgson, 54, a wind turbine company director, is accused of pulling out the colourful flowers less than Read more…
West Dunbartonshire Council has objected to plans for a windfarm in Alexandria – with the visual impact on Dumbarton Castle considered a major concern. The plans, if approved, would see up to 10 turbines of up to 250m in height Read more…
Developers of a floating windfarm have announced plans for a public engagement session to reveal details of their plans. ESB wants to build Stoura – a 500MW floating offshore windfarm around 40km east of Skerrries – by the mid 2030s. Read more…
GREENPOWER and one of the largest pension managers in the UK have announced a joint venture to co-develop the Barachander onshore wind project in North Argyll. The latest investment initiative extends the existing partnership under which Railpen and GreenPower are Read more…
Within weeks, work is expected to begin on a 121-mile (195-kilometre) clean energy “superhighway” designed to channel green electricity from Scotland’s rich renewable resources to the north of England. https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/11/labour-go-ahead-for-march-of-the-pylons-promises-to-spark-conflict?fbclid=IwY2xjawElWtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcMNSMR353i4jeJE0pyTa09DOhy0Zs-hPgjVC86v3I0SApNCCJTtTHIRsw_aem_KyJxYLu7epJPjlFiPpL1sQ
Ed Miliband’s mission to achieve a net zero electricity system by 2030 isn’t lacking in ambition. But even if he can muster the will and investment needed, the Energy Secretary’s plan currently faces a more prosaic barrier – the country’s Read more…