The Scottish Parliament has passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, in a rare one-day sitting of the Parliament on Wednesday 1st April. The Bill introduces a number of temporary powers across a number of sectors to protect individuals and businesses, and create emergency contingency measures for public bodies in these unprecedented times. The Planning system in…
Planning Applications 23rd March 2020 Welcome to Graham + Sibbald’s Weekly Planning Application List of significant applications validated w/c 23/03/2020. If you require further information please contact the planning team at planning@g-s.co.uk. Graham + Sibbald prepared the Weekly Planning Application Lists for information purposes only, based on the information available at the time of preparation…
The challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak has continued to see responses issued from both the UK and Scottish Governments this week, including further economic and public health measures. The further restrictions on movement/gatherings will impact upon the functions of planning authorities to meet statutory requirements; as well as maintaining consistency of service throughout Scotland….
Planning Applications 16th March 2020 Welcome to Graham + Sibbald’s Weekly Planning Application List of significant applications validated w/c 16/03/2020. If you require further information please contact the planning team at planning@g-s.co.uk. Graham + Sibbald prepared the Weekly Planning Application Lists for information purposes only, based on the information available at the time of preparation…
Further to our update (here) on 16th March 2020, the Chief Planner has issued a further Letter to help in the effort to mitigate against the impacts of this virus. The first letter issued by the Chief Planner urged Local Authorities to take a relaxed approach to the enforcement of conditions related to delivery and…
In light of the continuing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the many responses to this from the Scottish Government, including emergency funding via Business Rates (covered in a separate G+S update here), the Chief Planner has issued a letter to Local Planning Authorities (11th March 2020). The Chief Planner, John McNairney has issued a letter…
Planning Applications 9th March 2020 Welcome to Graham + Sibbald’s Weekly Planning Application List of significant applications validated w/c 09/03/2020. If you require further information please contact the planning team at planning@g-s.co.uk. Graham + Sibbald prepared the Weekly Planning Application Lists for information purposes only, based on the information available at the time of preparation…
Further to the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 receiving royal assent in July 2019, provisions of the new legislation continue to be rolled-out. An element of the Planning Act is the requirement that each planning authority’s development plan is to include a statement on proposals for the provision of public conveniences. Guidance on this is yet…
Planning Applications 2nd March 2020 Welcome to Graham + Sibbald’s Weekly Planning Application List of significant applications validated w/c 02/03/2020. If you require further information please contact the planning team at planning@g-s.co.uk. Graham + Sibbald prepared the Weekly Planning Application Lists for information purposes only, based on the information available at the time of preparation…
Planning Applications 24th February 2020 Welcome to Graham + Sibbald’s Weekly Planning Application List of significant applications validated w/c 24/02/2020. If you require further information please contact the planning team at planning@g-s.co.uk. Graham + Sibbald prepared the Weekly Planning Application Lists for information purposes only, based on the information available at the time of preparation…
