Land reform
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Transforming derelict land
Grants awarded from £50 million fund.
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Promoting responsible investment in Scotland’s natural assets
New principles to develop a socially fairer, high-integrity market.
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More transparency on land ownership
New public register to launch.
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Economic Crime Bill
Greater powers to fight corruption.
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Transforming derelict land
First grants awarded from new £50 million fund.
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Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland to be unified
Streamlined service to provide one stop shop for land and property issues.
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Engaging communities in decisions relating to land - guidance: review
This review examines the effectiveness of the guidance on engaging communities in decisions relating to land and any further steps which should be taken to improve the effectiveness of the guidance.
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Attitudes to land reform: research
This report outlines the main findings from research exploring public attitudes to land reform.
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Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: Explanatory Document
This document is intended to help readers of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021. It should be read alongside the Regulations.
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Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: BRIA
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 on businesses in Scotland.
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Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: DPIA
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 in terms of data and privacy.
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Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: EQIA
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 on equality issues.
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Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 - relinquishment and assignation provisions: islands community impact assessment
Islands Community Impact Assessment for the implementation of the Relinquishment and Assignation provisions contained within the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: application guidance
Main guidance for parties involved in application to buy land to further sustainable development - part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 .
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The Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: information for communities
A guide for communities explaining Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 in respect of The Right to Buy Land To Further Sustainable Development.
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The right to buy land to further sustainable development: EQIA
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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The right to buy land to further sustainable development: DPIA
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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The right to buy land to further sustainable development: BRIA
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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The right to buy land to further sustainable development: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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Community ownership is increasing across Scotland
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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The right to buy land to further sustainable development: consultation
Consultation on regulations to bring Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 into force.
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Delivering improved transparency in land ownership in Scotland: consultation analysis
This report presents an analysis of responses to our consultation on land reform.
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Community right to buy legislation: information events
Public events across Scotland to discuss community right to buy, community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land and the right to buy land to further sustainable development.
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Small landholdings: landownership and registration - research summary
An insight and narrative into how small landholdings (SLHs) were established and how their ownership has changed over time, as recommended by the Review of Legislation Governing Small Landholdings in Scotland.
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Community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land: application form
Application form and guidance for community bodies wishing to apply to exercise the right to buy land under community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.
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Small landholdings legislation: guide to the law in Scotland
There are only a few Small Landholdings left in Scotland and these are governed by complex, historic legislation. This guide summarises key legal elements for those with an interest.
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Land reform community mapping tool: guidance
Guidance for communities on how to use our community mapping tool to define their community boundaries and areas.
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Community ownership is increasing in Scotland
An Official (Experimental - Data under development) Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Local community land transfer in Skye
Forestry land at Fairy Pools to be owned by community group.
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Making more of Scotland’s land
Vision for land rights and responsibilities.
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Urban right to buy
Community group is first to benefit in urban area.
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Small landholdings in Scotland: legislation review
Review of the legislation governing small landholdings in Scotland and supporting consultation analysis.
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Guidance for land owners
Consultation on best way to engage local communities.
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Scottish Land Fund awards
11 community groups share £2.1 million to develop community spaces.
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Greater power for Scotland's communities.
Community Empowerment Act
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£350K to support community ownership
Funding will enable communities to buy out buildings and land.
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Part 1 Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003: code of practice
Guidance on procedures for answering local inquiries regarding the Act, including core path plans.
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