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An appeal has been lodged against the refusal of plans for a £10 million 'retirement village' on the outskirts of St Andrews.

The Scottish Government has overruled local councils on 46% of all planning decision appeals since the 2017 local elections, according to new figures

English developers Mandale Homes has submitted plans to convert the 1970s office block Ruby House in Aberdeen into 65 flats.

Plans have been submitted to Glasgow City Council to convert the B-listed Canal House at Speirs Wharf into apartments. Internal alterations are proposed to subdivide the building, which is currently designated for office use, into four two-bedroom flats.

A bid has been launched to overturn Glasgow City Council's rejection of an apartment building in North Kelvinside. Elder and Cannon Architects had lodged plans on behalf of HJV Consultants for the seven-storey building at Kelbourne Street.

Govan's three housing associations have welcomed news that an iconic Clyde steamer berthed on their doorstep will sail once again. HRH Princess Anne this month revealed that TS Queen Mary will return to service – decades after it last sailed the Clyde.

A new report by Action for Children warns of the challenges facing children today, with more than one in four children surveyed in Scotland (26%) worrying about their family having enough money to live comfortably as the cost of living crisis deepens. With vast numbers of children concerned about &l

Scottish construction firm JR Group has revealed its shock and disappointment following North Lanarkshire Council’s refusal to approve revised proposals for 12 affordable homes on a derelict brownfield site in Wishaw. The planning application – the group’s second for the former soc

A Glasgow shopkeeper has been fined after trading standards officers found fireworks stored unsafely below tenement flats.

Communities and individuals will soon have access to information to enable them to find out who has a controlling interest in Scotland’s land. As part of its long-running commitment to improving transparency of land ownership, the Scottish Government is introducing a new Register of Persons Ho

A key resource for housing professionals, leaders and policymakers across the public and private housing sectors in the UK has now been published. The UK Housing Review brings together the most important housing statistics for England (and its regions), Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland &nda

A project to buy and repair substandard properties throughout Govanhill has resulted in the acquisition of more than 360 properties, Glasgow City Council has revealed.

Lovell has achieved the highest rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 2022 National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. Achieving five-star status, for the second year running, Lovell is acknowledged for its consistent high building standards over the last 12 months.

Child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to its lowest level in nearly 30 years as a result of the actions taken to date and commitments in the second Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, according to a new report. Updated modelling from the Scottish Government suggests that more than 60,000

River Clyde Homes has received grant awards totalling £14,900, ensuring the housing association can help families struggling with the steep rises in the cost of living.  The association successfully applied for, based on customer referrals, and received £8900 from the Cash for Kids