Written Question · S1W-17208 · Session 1
Further to the answer to question S1W-15634 by Sarah Boyack on 18 June 2001, whether a person whose property is made the subject of a compu…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-15634 by Sarah Boyack on 18 June 2001, whether a person whose property is made the subject of a compulsory purchase order is routinely informed of any representations made by third parties in connection with the order or, if not, whether there are any circumstances in which such persons may be made aware of any third party representations and under what circumstances the public become aware of third party representations made in connection with a compulsory purchase order.
The answer
A person whose property is the subject of a compulsory purchase order (an owner, lessee or occupier) is not routinely informed of any representations made by third parties. If, however, (the owner, lessee or occupier) objects to the order and maintains the objection, the matter will be dealt with at a public local inquiry, and all parties will then be made aware of any third party representations. Similarly other members of the public will become aware of third party representations if they attend the public local inquiry, the date of which will be publicised in one or more local newspapers.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-17208 by reference.