Ewan is accredited as a specialist in planning law by the Law Society of Scotland and is a member of its Planning Law Committee.
He has extensive public hearing and inquiry experience, with particular expertise in housing, retail and waste issues.
Top ranked by leading directories, Ewan advises clients on development plans and significant planning applications, including financial obligations, appeals, court challenges, compulsory purchase and roads.
He also advises on a range of environmental matters such as regulated processes, nuisance and contaminated land.
Ewan's recent projects include representing:
- ScottishPower Renewables at virtual public inquiries into their Carrick and Earraghail windfarm proposals;
- Miller Homes on its Court of Session challenge to the interpretation of National Planning Framework 4;
- Taylor Wimpey, Springfield and Allanwater Homes on appeals against refusal of planning permission for housing across the Central Belt;
- Edinburgh Airport and Crosswinds Developments on proposals for significant development in West Edinburgh;
- Scottish Power Energy Networks on a variety of strategic grid reinforcements including compulsory purchase of land rights;
- DF Concerts on a Judicial Review of Glasgow City Council’s decision to grant planning permission for residential development next to King Tuts Wah Wah Hut;
- Academy Music Group in related to a called in Application for noise sensitive development immediately adjacent to the Edinburgh O2 Academy music venue;
- Swan Group on its proposals for significant mixed-use development at Corton, South East Ayr.
Client testimonial
‘I have worked with partners Ewan MacLeod and Fraser Mitchell on many occasions, both provide excellent and honest legal advice. Their attention to detail and market knowledge is second to none. Their strengths are easy and regular communication in many forms, be it written, email, text or availability for meetings. They are at the top of their game in Scotland.’
