Resourcing a High Quality Planning System

DescriptionThis report summarises the results of a consultation seeking views on the effective use of resources to improve the quality of the planning service.
ISBN978 1 780451114
Official Print Publication DateMarch 2011
Website Publication DateMarch 21, 2011

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ISBN 978 1 78045 111 4 (Web only publication)
ISSN 2045 6964
DPPAS 11443

Aileen Grant
Dundas & Wilson CS LLP

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This report is accompanied by a research findings.

Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Main Findings
Background
Study Aims
Method
Respondent Profile
Broad comments
Effective Use of Resources
Improving the Service
Fee Options and Maxima
Charging for Extra Planning Services
Rebates Discounts and Variations
Detailed Proposals for Change
Consultees
Other Findings

2 INTRODUCTION
Background
Summary of the proposals and issues
Objectives and methods
Profile of respondents

3 GENERAL ISSUES
Overview
Effective Use of Resources
Improving the Service
Changes to the Structure of Fees
Changing Specific Fees
Other emerging themes

4 RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
Effective Use of Resources
Reviewing Performance
Review of the Fee Structure

ANNEX 1 - TABLES
ANNEX 2 - LIST OF RESPONDENTS

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Government Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

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