R&R Urquhart

This Practice Note considers the law and policy surrounding flooding in Scotland. It comments on the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and explains the roles of different statutory bodies (including SEPA and Scottish Water). It explores flood risk management, and provides guidance for developers where flood impacts need to be assessed as part of due diligence. The Practice Note also covers potential mitigation strategies for flooding.

This Practice Note considers controls and regulatory issues protecting wildlife, habitats and landscapes in Scotland, and their potential impact and effect for developers and landowners. It explores the legal and regulatory context over protected sites including special areas of conservation (SACs) special protection areas (SPAs), sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), Ramsar sites, marine protected areas (MPAs), national scenic areas (NSAs) and wild land areas (WLAs). It discusses which species, plants, hedges and trees are protected and those considered invasive non-native species (INNS). It considers engineering works in the water environment and the various agencies responsible for regulating controlled activities and permits.