Planning & Development Advice

Planning has become an increasingly important consideration for landowners and property owners across rural Scotland, particularly as agricultural land use and rural development continue to evolve.

McCrae & McCrae Ltd provides practical, experienced planning advice, guiding clients through the planning process from initial site appraisal through to the submission and negotiation of planning applications. Our in-house planning consultants work closely with our estate agency and rural consultancy teams to identify opportunities for development, conversion and land promotion.

We advise on a wide range of planning matters, including:

1. Site identification and development potential

2. Pre-application advice and consultations

3. Outline and detailed planning applications

4. Rural housing and countryside development

5. Conversion of traditional buildings and farm steadings

6. Land promotion and inclusion within Local Plans

Securing planning permission is often a long-term process, and early advice can be critical. We offer pre-planning consultations to assess whether land or property has scope for development and to identify the most appropriate strategy.

We regularly prepare and submit planning representations and have extensive experience dealing with planning authorities across Scotland, including Perth & Kinross, Angus, Fife, Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and North Lanarkshire.

If you are considering development, conversion, or promotion of land for future use, we would be pleased to discuss its planning potential and provide clear, independent advice.