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Written Question · S3W-25809 · Session 3

What action has been taken to ensure that there is a fair, transparent and consistent policy across Scotland for the maintenance, adoption …

Answered Asked by Jim Tolson LD Lodged 14 Jul 2009

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what action has been taken to ensure that there is a fair, transparent and consistent policy across Scotland for the maintenance, adoption and upkeep of open spaces in private and housing association residential areas.

The answer

Answered by Fergus Ewing on 12 Aug 2009 · 29 days after it was lodged, 1 day after it was due

Planning Advice Note (PAN) 65: Planning and Open Space was revised in May 2008 and provides advice to all planning authorities on a range of matters including open space management and maintenance. The PAN outlines several mechanisms available for providing for the long-term management and maintenance of open space in new development.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-25809 by reference.