Planning Law

Consultation on Non-Domestic Elements of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992

This consultation relates to planning legislation which exempts certain development from the need for an application for planning permission, often referred to as permitted development rights ( PDR).

This consultation sought views on the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO)

•  visit the Scottish Government's website to view the consultation paper.
• The Law Society of Scotland's response (June 2011)

Guidance on the use of Compulsory Purchase

This Scottish Government consultation seeks views on two draft circulars containing guidance on the use of compulsory purchase. One circular will provide guidance to authorities with compulsory purchase powers on using compulsory purchase appropriately and effectively. The other circular will amend the Crichel Down Rules, which set out the circumstances and basis on which surplus land that was compulsorily acquired is offered back to the former owner.

• Visit the Scottish Government website to view this consultation paper.
• The Law Society of Scotland's response (May 2011)