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Partner's annual sum only payable if profit made, court rules

21st July 2016 | planning/environment
Agreement made all payments dependent on available "net profit"

Offshore wind farms stalled as court upholds RSPB challenge

20th July 2016 | europe , planning/environment
Ministers' decision making flawed and in breach of EU law

Ministers set out planning reform timetable

12th July 2016 | planning/environment
Response to independent review reveals steps towards new Act

Land Commission among ministers' environment priorities

1st June 2016 | planning/environment
Cunningham reveals 1 April 2017 launch deadline

Wildlife crime penalties to rise following review group proposals

24th February 2016 | criminal law , planning/environment
Minister confirms plan to increase fine and jail term limits

Lord Bonomy to lead hunting law review

28th December 2015 | criminal law , planning/environment
Former judge to consider whether law offers sufficient protection

Trump loses UKSC appeal over offshore wind farm near golf resort

16th December 2015 | planning/environment
Applicant for consent did not require to hold licence in advance

Penalties need to rise for wildlife crime, report concludes

19th November 2015 | criminal law , planning/environment
Range of further measures proposed to make law more effective

Strategic planning review trio call for public input

21st October 2015 | planning/environment
Six key areas highlighted by independent review

Positive outlook for midsize to large firms, accountants' review finds

2nd October 2015 | planning/environment
Property and corporate work underpinning recent growth

Planning delays are biggest barrier to housebuilding, Brodies survey finds

25th June 2015 | planning/environment | Housing
"Greater collaboration needed" to tackle shortage of housing stock

Community Empowerment Bill given final approval

18th June 2015 | planning/environment
Measure to encourage regeneration passes stage 3

Thorntons gears up for Edinburgh expansion

20th April 2015 | planning/environment
Office move paves way for new staff and practice areas

Faculty backs specialist environmental tribunal

3rd April 2015 | civil litigation , criminal law , planning/environment
Submission calls for link with proposed Energy & Natural Resources Court

Shetland wind farm protesters lose appeal over bird protection

9th February 2015 | planning/environment
Ministers entitled to balance considerations: Supreme Court

Jane Ryder to chair Historic Environment Scotland

29th January 2015 | careers , planning/environment
Solicitor to head 10-strong board

MSPs back Community Empowerment Bill "right to buy" aims

27th January 2015 | government-administration , planning/environment
But stage 1 report wants "fundamental issues" addressed

Renewed focus needed on climate change targets, MSPs tell ministers

1st December 2014 | government-administration , planning/environment
Committee calls for urgent steps and commitment to specific action

Wind energy developments to have new consultation guidance

6th November 2014 | planning/environment
Ministers consult on better community engagement

Historic Environment Bill passed

6th November 2014 | planning/environment
New body to be created to manage and protect historic sites

Carrier bag charge in force from today

20th October 2014 | consumer , planning/environment
Minimum 5p levy for single use bags – with a few exceptions
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