Glasgow music venues 'under threat' from change in planning laws

Planning changes could harm music venues and clubs

The Scottish government is currently carrying out a consultation regarding simplifying planning rights to encourage new housing.

Glasgow music venues 'under threat' from change in planning laws

Small music venues could be at risk from a proposal to change planning laws to increase housing supply, it has been warned.

Scottish nightlife bosses warn of 'existential threat' to grassroots music venues over planning law changes

Industry leaders say the proposed changes could bring “devastating consequences” to Scotland’s live entertainment venues and pubs.

Scottish music venues and clubs raise 'at risk' fears over planning shake-up

Planning laws could be relaxed to encourage the creation of '20 minute neighbourhoods' in town and city centres.

Industry warns planning changes could force venue closures

Music venue operators, hospitality leaders and industry figures are calling on the trade and music fans to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on planning law changes, warning the proposals could threaten pubs and live music venues across Scotland. The proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights (PDRs) would make it easier for developers to convert existing buildings into housing without full planning permission. While the aim…

Glasgow music venues face 'existential threat' from planning law changes

Music fans, venue owners and musicians across Scotland are urging the public to take part in the Scottish Government’s consultation on planning laws, warning that the changes could put the country’s lives music venues and pubs at risk.