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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.

Table 2
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.

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Email: Chief.Planner@gov.scot

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