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.
Question 5 and 5b
Q5 - Do you agree with the findings of the impact assessments undertaken for this consultation?
Q5b -Do you have any comments on the impact assessments?
Responses to Question 5 are set out by respondent type in Table 4 below.
| Group | Yes | No | Not answered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community & Individuals | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Planning Authority | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Development, Property & Land Management sector & Agents | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Professional Representative Bodies | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Third Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 3 | 4 |
Summary/Themes
21. Twelve respondents answered this question. Nine agreed with the findings of the impact assessments and three disagreed. The individuals who disagreed took the opportunity to raise issues around EIA requirements and where they believed EIA had failed to address specific issues.
Conclusion
22. Overall, respondents generally supported the proposal for ensuring unauthorised EIA development cannot benefit from enforcement time limits.
23. Respondent feedback from those who were 'not sure' about the proposal focused on the detailed wording of the draft Regulations. Where drafting comments were received, these have been followed up through more detailed discussions.
Contact
Email: Chief.Planner@gov.scot