HILL TRACK CHANGES

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Scottish Government has stopped short of introducing full planning for hill tracks, opting for a prior notification approach.  The Scottish Government’s press release can be found here:  http://scottishgovernment.presscentre.com/News/Protecting-scenic-Scotland-1018.aspx.

Landowners and farmers will welcome the decision by the Minister to adopt a Prior Notification process for hill tracks, as opposed to seeking full planning permission. Prior Notification already applies to agricultural buildings, and appears to function well and there has always been strong opposition to the application of planning constraints for hill tracks. Prior Notification is a much more sensible and proportionate approach. 

WESTER BROCKLOCH STEADINGS

Rafford, Forres


A unique opportunity to acquire a set of traditional farm buildings with Full Planning Permission in place for a single residential unit, set in a peaceful location yet with easy access to local amenities.

A substantial site extending to 4.67 hectares (11.54 acres) or thereby.

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Due to an increasing workload, we are looking to expand our rural practice department. Our office is based at Pluscarden, near Elgin, Moray. We currently have a staff of 15 and our core activity is property consultancy and rural estate management.

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