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CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
Findings
2 BACKGROUND TO THE CONSULTATION
The Purpose of the Consultation Paper
Consultation analysis methodology
3 ANALYSIS OF CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
Introduction
Question 1 - Do you agree that the new structure of the householder development Classes makes the rules easier to apply?
Question 2 - Are the new classes sensible and workable?
Question 3 - Do you agree that the new structure and rules would reduce the number of applications and queries?
Question 4 - Do you agree with the proposed approach to identifying and defining the front and back using the principal elevation concept? If not, can you suggest a suitable alternative?
Question 5 - Do you agree with the proposed 1 metre 'bubble' provision for all other alterations and improvements to dwellinghouses that are not extensive?
Question 6 - Do you agree with the proposed new site coverage criteria? Do you consider it will be clear to householders?
Question 7 - Do you agree with the proposed changes to the measurement of height and the use of external dimensions?
Question 8 - Do you agree that the removal of permitted development rights should only apply to conservation areas and the curtilage of listed buildings?
Question 9 - Is it resource efficient to review and replace existing householder Article 4 directions? If not, why not? If Article 4 directions do cease to have effect what process should there be for the application for and issuing of new directions?
Question 10 - For each class of householder permitted development in the draft Order:
a) Is the granting of permissions, and the restrictions and conditions, clear and reasonable?
b) Will the controls strike the right balance between removing unnecessary planning applications and protecting private and public amenity?
c) Are there any changes to the controls that would strike a better balance?
Question 11 - Should we introduce a new Class for fences, gates, walls or other means of enclosure for flats similar to Class 6CB?
Question 12 - Should we amend Class 72 so that it does not apply to a dwellinghouse or flat?
Question 13 - Are there any other issues you would like to see addressed in the accompanying guidance.
Question 14 - What transitional arrangements could be put in place to deal with development projects which straddle the old and new regime.
Question 15 What would be the most appropriate way of dealing with Article 4 Directions made under the old rules?
Question 16 - Are there any costs and benefits not identified in the draft BRIA?
Question 17 - Do you think that any of the proposals in this consultation document will raise any specific issues for any of the equality groups (including race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender or religion and belief).
ANNEX 1 - THE BALANCE OF OPINION OF RESPONSES BY QUESTION AND RESPONDENT CATEGORY
ANNEX 2 - RESPONDENTS TO THE CONSULTATION PAPER
ANNEX 3 - LIST OF ORGANISATIONS THAT ATTENDED WORKSHOPS
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.