Projects Vital for Scotland's Economy 'Being Cancelled' Due to Planning Holdups

Projects vital for Scotland's economy 'being cancelled' due to planning holdups

Businesses are cancelling plans to invest in sectors critical to the country's economy such as housing and energy after facing years of waiting…

CBI Scotland urges planning system reform for economic growth

Report Highlights Delays and Bottlenecks Hindering Business Investment in Scotland CBI Scotland is calling for urgent action to revamp Scotland’s planning system to drive economic growth and address significant bottlenecks, as businesses face rising costs and cancelled investment. The call comes today, 21 September 2026, with the release of the organisation’s new ‘Planning for Growth’ report. A snapshot survey of CBI Scotland members involved in…

Reform the planning system to kick-start Scotland's growth ambitions - CBI Scotland