26 Aug 2020

Provisions of the Coronavirus Act expected to be extended in Scotland

On Monday 24 August the Scottish Government announced that it has taken the decision that, subject to the agreement of Parliament, Part 1 of both Coronavirus Acts should be extended, to 31 March 2021.

This means that the provisions which extend the duration of Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Conservation Area Consent are expected to be extended beyond the current expiry dates.

The 'emergency period' is, as defined in both Acts is due to expire on 6 October 2020 with the 'extended period' is due to expire on 6 April 2021.

The regulations amend the expiry of the 'emergency period' to 31 March 2021 and the 'extended period' to 30 September 2021.

The act can be viewed at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2020/254/contents/made

Return to listing