Case Study – Park of Keir
In late August 2024 it was announced that the proposed plans for a luxury housing development and tennis centre on a Green Belt site at Park of Keir, in Stirling LA area, are being dropped. This proposal was subject to a long-running and contentious planning process whereby the LA refused permission but this was eventually overturned and planning permission granted by Scottish Ministers. Below is a a brief summary of the process from a 2019 APRS case study.
Burnhouse Farm, Dechmont, Planning Case Study
This case study looks at the history of the planned development at Burnhouse Farm, Dechmont.
Blairforkie, Bridge of Allan, Planning Case Study
This case study looks at the history of the planned development at Blairforkie Drive, Bridge of Allan, and the refusal of the subsequent appeal.
Case Study – Energy Developments in Green Belts
Our Battery Storage report came about because we saw a rise in enquiries from communities about Battery Storage, especially those in Green Belts and that adversely affected biodiversity. One particular enquiry set us off on a path of examining Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit (ECU) decisions with respect to NPF4.
Social and Economic Benefits of National Parks
This report, by Scottish Environment LINK, considers the socio-economic benefits of Scotland’s National Parks for businesses working within them.
Feasibility study for a proposed Scottish Borders National Park
An independent evaluation of a potential National Park in the Scottish Borders to provide a basis for decision makers - commissioned by the Campaign for a Scottish Borders National Park.
Farming Benefits of National Parks
This report, by Scottish Environment LINK, considers the benefits of Scotland’s National Parks for farmers and land managers.
The Internal Market Act – a challenge to devolution
This report, written by James Mackenzie, was published by LINK Scottish Environment LINK in January 2025. It explains the impact
Green Belts Advice Note
This advice note is intended to help individuals and communities understand and protect their local Green Belt.