(see also Circular 6/2011)
Scottish Ministers will decide as quickly as possible whether to confirm a compulsory purchase order. Ministers will consider each order on its merits and may take longer to make a decision on some orders than on others, depending on the circumstances.
However, as an indicative timescale, for orders received by Scottish Ministers after January 12, 2012, Scottish Ministers will in most cases intend issuing their decision within 4 months (if an inquiry is not necessary) or 13 months (if an inquiry is necessary).
Anyone who wishes to check progress or ask any questions about an order that Ministers are considering should contact the relevant Scottish Government Directorate.
For further information contact:
Stephen Jones 0141 244 1430: stephen.jones@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Graham Robinson 0141 244 7063: graham.robinson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk