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1. Introduction and summary 1.1 This bulletin presents a summary of the results from the 1997 Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey. It is the seventh survey in the series including the pilot study in 1988, the first completed survey in 1990, and enhanced surveys in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The Survey is the only national data source for vacant and derelict land. 1.2 The survey is a co-operative effort between local authorities and The Scottish Office Development Department. Where 1997 data were not provided by the local authorities, data from previous surveys were carried forward and this is indicated in the tables. 1.3 The following main points emerge from the 1997 survey: There were 12,526 hectares of vacant and derelict land recorded in 1997 of which 4,627 hectares were vacant and 7,899 hectares were derelict. Glasgow and North Lanarkshire together contain thirty two per cent of vacant and derelict land. Where known, almost half of derelict land had previously been used for processes involving minerals, for example coal, sandstone and limestone (46 per cent), whilst the most significant classification of previous use of vacant land was agriculture (34 per cent). Fifty nine per cent of land which was vacant or derelict in 1997 had been vacant or derelict for more than twelve years. Where known, the most common preferred or intended use of vacant land was for residential purposes (30 per cent), whilst the most significant group for derelict land was for agriculture (26 per cent). Chart 1: Vacant and derelict land by local authority, 1997 1.4 It should be noted that while the names of some authorities, (e.g. Glasgow) remain unchanged after local government reorganisation, their land areas may have changed due to boundary changes. Western Isles Islands Council changed its name to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar from 1 January 1998. In this and other statistical publications they are listed as Eilean Siar. |
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