Scottish Government

DRAFT CIRCULAR 2 : DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS GOVERNMENT LAND - THE CRICHEL DOWN RULES

This circular supersedes circular 38/1992

Contents

Introduction
The Land and Property to Which Rules Apply
The General Rules
Interests Qualifying for Offer-back
Time Horizon for Obligation to Offer-back
Exceptions from the Obligation to Offer-back
Procedures for Disposal
Where former owner's address is known
Where address is unknown
Responses to invitation to purchase where address unknown
Special procedure where boundaries of agricultural land have been obliterated
Terms of Resale
Finance and Manpower Implications for Local Authorities
Annex 1: Special Procedures where Boundaries of Agricultural Land have been Obliterated
Appendix: Guidance for Departments - Changes from the 1992 Rules