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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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Transforming Places Together: digital strategy for planning
This strategy defines a long-term strategic direction for how Scotland’s planning system will digitally transform, embracing the opportunities new digital technologies and data present. It sets out what we intend to deliver, why this is needed and the benefits this transformation will bring.
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Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: information and guidance leaflet for community bodies, landowners and other interested parties
A leaflet providing useful information and tips to anyone involved in the Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development process - Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 .
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Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: easy read version for community groups
A short guide for community groups giving details of the steps required to be undertaken when submitting an application under Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: information for landowners, tenants and creditors
A guide for landowners, tenants and creditors to Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 detailing the steps undertaken on receipt of an application for consent to exercise the right to buy land to further sustainable development.
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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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Housing land audits: research project
Assessment of housing land audits (HLAs) for consistency and compliance, their potential for standardisation and their role in development plan delivery.
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Small landholdings: landownership and registration - report
Research about how small landholdings (SLHs) were established and how their ownership has changed over time.
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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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Community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land: easy read version
A short guide for community groups to Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 relating to abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.
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Community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land: information leaflet for community bodies
An overview of the community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land process for community bodies, landowners and other interested parties regarding applications.
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Community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land: information for landowners and creditors
Information for landowners and creditors in relation Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 relating to community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.
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Environment and Land Reform: relations between non-governmental organisations and community groups
The report examines relations between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community groups in the light of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.
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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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Community right to buy: information for communities
A short guidance booklet on Community Right to Buy for communities who might wish to use it to register an interest in land.
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Community right to buy: information for landowners and creditors
Guidance booklet on Community Right to Buy for landowners and creditors, including implications of an application being received against land you own.
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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.