Local Development Plan evidence report – defining Gypsies and Travellers: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation 'Local development plan evidence report - defining Gypsies and Travellers' which ran from December 2022 to February 2023.
4. The impact on businesses
Question 3
Question 3a asks "Do you believe that this (or any) definition will have an impact on businesses?". This question was set to consult on matters related to the final Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) associated with the local development planning regulations. There were 37 responses to this part of the question.
| Option | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 15 | 36.59% |
| No | 22 | 53.66% |
| Not Answered | 4 | 9.76% |
Most responses believed that this (or any) definition would not have an impact on businesses.
Question 3b asks, "if so, do you imagine this to be positive or negative and why?". There were 20 responses to this part of the question. Of these responses, four suggest a potential negative impact, four suggest a potential positive impact, and 12 suggest that the impact could go in either or both direction, or they were unsure of the impact.
Analysis
Of the respondents who suggest a negative impact, one was a planning authority and three were individuals. Two suggested a negative impact on the rights and safety of businesses. One response suggested a negative impact on Showpeople if an unclear definition creates misunderstanding. One response suggested that an unclear definition can increase legal challenge, costs and delays.
Of the respondents who suggest a positive impact, two were planning authorities, one was an organisation and one was an individual. All responses suggested the potential to break down barriers, increase communication and collaboration, and therefore enable Gypsy and Traveller communities to more easily meet their needs to run their own businesses or contribute to the economy.
Of the respondents who suggest mixed, limited or uncertain impact, three were planning authorities, four were organisations and five were individuals. Two of these responses emphasised that the actual impact would depend on the final definition and how clear it is. Most other responses reported uncertainty or limited impact.
These responses will inform the final BRIA related to local development planning regulations.
Contact
Email: LDPRegsandGuidance@gov.scot
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