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SNP pledges to fast-track planning decisions on major housing developments

More Homes Scotland aims to clear planning backlogs causing delays over twice the statutory limit, addressing record homelessness and slow affordable housing delivery, officials said.

Summary by The Scotsman
The Scottish government hopes a new national agency can help speed up slow planning decisions, seen as a key barrier to housebuilding.

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SNP to boost 'planning firepower' in bid to meet affordable housing targets

The Housing Secretary has set out plans to reduce local planning backlogs to speed up house building efforts

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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SNP pledges to fast-track planning decisions on major housing developments

The Scottish government hopes a new national agency can help speed up slow planning decisions, seen as a key barrier to housebuilding.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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