Unauthorised environmental impact assessment development enforcement: consultation analysis- summary
This publication is a summary of the responses received to a consultation looking at time limits for enforcement action for unauthorised environmental impact sssessment development.
Questions 1 and 1b
Q1) Are you aware of any cases where an unauthorised EIA development has become immune from enforcement action under Section 124 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act?
Q1b) If yes, please give further information
Responses to Question 1 are set out by respondent type in Table 2 below.
| Group | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Community & Individuals | 2 | 8 |
| Planning Authority | 0 | 2 |
| Development, Property & Land Management sector & Agents | 0 | 2 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 0 | 1 |
| Third Sector | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 14 |
Summary/Themes
12. All 16 respondents answered this question. Most of the respondents were not aware of any unauthorised EIA cases becoming immune from enforcement. The two respondents who answered positively did not provide examples, however one commented generally on the 'over promotion of tourism leading to substantial collateral damage'.
13. No respondents offered any examples of unauthorised EIA development under Q1b) further information.
Contact
Email: Chief.Planner@gov.scot