Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

Cala Homes (West) has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) to Falkirk Council, marking the first formal stage in the planning process for a proposed new residential development in Larbert.

A disabled man who says he was placed in wholly unsuitable temporary accommodation by his local authority has been refused permission to expand his discrimination case, after a sheriff ruled the late-stage changes would unfairly disadvantage the council.

The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) will move into a critical next stage after securing £1.6 million of additional funding from the Scottish Government, it was announced this week. 

The housing sector will take centre stage in Glasgow this April as professionals from across Scotland come together for a day of debate, learning and discussion, followed by an evening recognising the people and teams driving progress in services and communities.

Pineview Housing Association has been awarded the Employee Career Development Award at The Herald/S1 Jobs Top Employer Awards.

Kelty is set to undergo a major transformation after Fife Council’s West and Central Planning Committee approved a key stage of a 900-home masterplan for the village.

Falkirk Council has launched the next stage of work on the Local Development Plan (LDP3) and is asking residents what matters most for their towns, villages and neighbourhoods.

Argyll & Bute has become the fifth Scottish council to stop developing plans for a local Visitor Levy amid concerns about the potential impact on the tourist economy. Councillors voted against developing its plans at this stage after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) highlighted worries t

The transformation of the Wyndford area in north Glasgow is moving into its next stage, with three further buildings now earmarked for demolition. Wheatley Homes Glasgow has submitted prior notices to bring down the Maryhill Community Hub and two former janitors’ houses as part of the £1

Two Edinburgh multi-storey council housing blocks could be demolished after the cost of planned refurbishment works increased by tens of millions, city council officers have revealed. A report going before councillors this week states that refurbishing Oxcars Court and Inchmickery Court in Muirhouse

Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to join a new group and help shape the next stage of one of the largest regeneration projects in Dumfries and Galloway. The £130 million transformation of Lochside is being delivered in partnership with the local community, the council, and Wheatley H

Development plans for the next phase of regeneration at Millcroft Road in Cumbernauld are advancing to the next stage with flats being acquired to enable preparation of the site for demolition and for the construction of new, high quality council homes.

Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has welcomed the passing of amendments to ensure the needs of rural and island communities are considered as the Housing (Scotland) Bill enters its final stage. Over 600 amendments to the Bill were proposed by a wide range of different gr

A new housing development is being planned for a 12.5-hectare site in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire Council is looking for feedback as the first step in making a new Local Development Plan for South Ayrshire (LDP3). The first stage in the LDP3 process is preparing an Evidence Report. This will contain detailed information on a range of planning matters for South Ayrshire to help inf