Website Terms & Legal Notice

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Planning.scot is a trading name of David Baldwin, a sole trader based in Scotland providing independent chartered town planning consultancy services.

Contact email: info@planning.scot

By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or interfere with the operation of the website.

Information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute formal planning advice or create a professional client relationship unless specifically agreed.

Planning matters are often site-specific and dependent on individual circumstances, planning policy and other material considerations. Specific professional advice should always be sought in relation to your own circumstances.

Planning.scot is led by a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), and professional work undertaken by Planning.scot is governed by the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Code of Professional Conduct.

This reflects our commitment to professional integrity, ethical practice, competence and high standards in the delivery of planning advice and consultancy services.

While Planning.scot aims to provide professional and informed advice, no representation or guarantee is made that any planning application, appeal, objection or related matter will achieve a particular outcome.

All website content, including text, graphics, logos and original material, is the property of Planning.scot unless otherwise stated and may not be reproduced, copied or distributed without prior written permission.

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Planning.scot is not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of external websites.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Planning.scot shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on general information contained on this website.

Nothing in this notice excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.

While reasonable efforts are made to keep this website available and up to date, Planning.scot does not guarantee uninterrupted access or that content will always be current, complete or error-free.

Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

These website terms, this legal notice and all of our business and services are governed by the law of Scotland, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Scots law and the Scottish courts.