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A major residential-led mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ayr has secured planning approval by the narrowest of margins. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel was evenly split on the proposal for 350 homes along with retail and hospitality components near the Holmston Roundabout. T

A proposed residential scheme in Highland Perthshire has cleared its first major planning hurdle.

The views of West Lothian people, businesses and organisations are being sought to help shape future development in their area.

Aberdeenshire Council is considering the closure of up to 17 of its 56 sheltered housing complexes as part of a region-wide review into the long-term financial viability of its housing and assisted living provision. The proposed closures, affecting around 30% of the council’s sheltered housing

The Doocot at Pittenweem in Fife is described as a ‘quirky, romantic getaway created out of a historic and very unusual three storey doocot (dovecot).

A proposal has been submitted to transform the site of the former Yates and Sons transport depot on Craigens Road, Cumnock, into a new residential development featuring 49 homes. The site, which has remained derelict since being severely damaged by a fire in March 2009, is now being eyed for redevel

Following the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, construction law specialist Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime.  Last month, Holyrood’s housing

The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee is to explore whether legislation can help community wealth building to be used consistently across Scotland to improve local economies as part of its scrutiny of the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. Community wealth building

In an exclusive for Scottish Housing News, Hans Mitchell, client relations director at fire safety engineering consultancy Harmony Fire, summarises the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations. The recent Scottish Government Response to the Grenfell Tower In

People with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed.

Perth & Kinross Council has disputed findings from a Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) report that found "serious failings" in both of the local authority’s Gypsy/Traveller sites. The Regulator said it took action to investigate after concerns were raised by residents of both sites. The res

A sheriff of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland has remitted three applications by the owners of holiday chalets on a lochside estate concerning alleged breaches of property factor duties to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland after finding that the chalets could be considered residential properties

Cairn Housing Association’s chief executive Audrey Simpson has spoken out against the UK government’s planned £5 billion welfare cuts, warning they will have devastating consequences for disabled people and those already struggling to make ends meet. The government’s proposal

Plans to regenerate the iconic Govan Graving Docks have received strong backing as they go before Glasgow City Council’s Planning Committee. City planners have recommended approval for proposals to build up to 304 new energy efficient homes on the site’s southern boundary – part of

Property development and investment company Buccleuch Property has announced the Ella Dawson Foundation as its fundraising partner for the 2025 Buccleuch Property Challenge. When Ella Dawson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukaemia in her early twenties she discovered that wellbeing suppor