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Relaxing green belt restrictions will make it easier for developers to build on green belt land, writes Colin Lavety, planning director with Barton Willmore. It is a controversial question, but should we be looking at ways of relaxing green belt restrictions to make it easier for developers to build

Planning consultant Colin Lavety makes the case for housing land allocation decisions to be made at a national level which he argues would standardise the process and increase the number of homes being delivered. Encouraging local authorities to empower communities across Scotland is a man

Stephen Tucker Professionals across the Scottish property, architecture and planning sectors are highly sceptical of any future impact of the Planning (Scotland) Bill - according to a survey conducted by planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore.

Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore is are urging planners and developers to have their say and complete a survey to help influence the Planning (Scotland) Bill. Barton Willmore, who recently expanded its operation in Scotland with the opening of an office in the centre of Glasgow, have

People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research published by planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore. The firm’s ‘Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?’ report reveals that specialist UK retirement pr

Plans to build a major new housing development that will transform the old Tullis Russell Paper Mill site between Glenrothes and Markinch have been submitted to Fife Council. Town planners and designers Barton Willmore have submitted a Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) application on behalf of

The transformation of one of Glasgow’s key regeneration areas is to continue – after approval was granted for 137 new homes. Developer Urban Union has been given the green light by Glasgow City Council to build the new homes in Pollokshaws.

Work will soon begin on a new affordable homes development at Cullen Drive in Glenrothes following approval from Fife Council. The new development will see the regeneration of the former brownfield site to include 78 new dwellings for affordable social rent – a mix of high quality, modern bungalow

Planning permission for the next phase of regeneration at the Pennywell Living development has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council. The application from regeneration firm Urban Union and architects and town planners Barton Willmore includes plans for 315 dwellings (175 flats and 140 houses

Glasgow’s Pollokshaws area is a step closer to its next phase of regeneration after developers Urban Union submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council. Developed with the assistance of architects and town planners Barton Willmore, the application includes plans for 137 residential pro

Aerial site of former Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Glenrothes Advance Construction has submitted plans for a major regeneration project which will transform the historic Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Fife.

Urban Union has hosted a special event for pupils from Perth Grammar School to unveil the new show home garden at its Muirton development, which they helped to design. The pupils got to have their say in how the show home garden looked through a competition run by Urban Union.

Euan Revell Euan Revell, senior architectural designer at planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore in Edinburgh, says today all eyes are on digital design.

Regeneration firm Urban Union and architects Barton Willmore have submitted plans for the next phase of regeneration at the Pennywell Living development to the City of Edinburgh Council. The application includes plans for 315 dwellings, landscaping and associated drainage and infrastructure at the s

The Laurieston Living development delivered by Urban Union in the Gorbals Glasgow’s Pollokshaws is set for its next phase of regeneration after developers Urban Union acquired land in the area.