| Description | The report assesses the number and vale of planning agreements secured in Scotland between 2004 and 2007, highlighting trends in the use of agreements and forecasting the value of contributions that may be secured to 2010. |
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| ISBN | 978 0755970100 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | May 2008 |
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| Website Publication Date | May 22, 2008 |
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Raymond McMaster & Graham U'ren - Dundas & Wilson CS LLP - John Carnie, Gilmour Strang & Steven Cooper - Bidwells
Scottish Government Social Research
2008
ISBN 978 0 7559 7010 0 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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Contents
INDEX OF TABLES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO - CONTEXT
Legal Context
Scottish Government Policy on the Use of Planning Agreements
Current Issues
Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE - METHODOLOGY
Stage 1 - Information Gathering
Stage 2 - Case Studies
Methodology for valuing In-kind Contributions
CHAPTER FOUR - THE NUMBER AND VALUE OF PLANNING AGREEMENTS IN SCOTLAND
2004-2007
Number of Planning Agreements
The Proportion of Planning Permissions linked with a Planning Agreement
Numbers of Separate Contributions
Direct financial and in-kind contributions
Value of direct financial contributions
Value of in-kind contributions
Combined Value of financial and in-kind contributions
Planning Contributions by Development Type
Legal Mechanism Used
Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE - THE VALUE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRIBUTION
Categorising Contributions
Stage 1 Findings
Main Findings from Stage 2 Detailed Case Studies
A Affordable Housing
B Education
C Public Transport
D Community Facilities
E Open Space / Environment
F Recreation
G Roads Infrastructure
H Public Realm
I Miscellaneous Contributions
Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX - PRACTICE REVIEW
Stage 2 Assessment
Key trends
Declining permissions / Increasing contributions
The use of s69 Agreements and Upfront payments
Contributions without agreement
The Changing Scope of Contributions as a Result of Improved Policies and SPG
Dedicated Staff
Impact of Formula based policies
Best Practice
Scottish and English Guidance and Advice
Conclusion
CHAPTER SEVEN - FORECASTING VALUES TO 2010
Justification for Forecasts
Projection 1 - Trends from Authorities who Responded
Projection 2 - Taking Account of Major Developments
Projection 3 - Assumptions for Non-Respondents
Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT - CONCLUSIONS
Meeting the aims and objectives of the study
Main findings
Further conclusions and recommendations
APPENDIX 1 - Information Requested from Local Authorities
APPENDIX 2 - Valuation and Forecasting Methodology
APPENDIX 3 - Justification for Selection of the Sample of Authorities for Case Studies
APPENDIX 4 - Bibliography
It should be noted that since this research was commissioned a new Scottish government has been formed, which means that the report reflects commitments and strategic objectives conceived under the previous administration. The policies, strategies, objectives and commitments referred to in this report should not therefore be treated as current Government policy.
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