Reasons for delays with planning applications for housing
Research identifying the main reasons for delay with applications for housing which have taken over one year to conclude.
Appendix A
Research Project Questionnaire
Identifying the Reasons for Delays with Decisions on Planning Applications for Housing
Application Ref:
Application title:
The Scottish Government has appointed Ironside Farrar to deliver the Research Project: Identifying the Reasons for Delays with Decisions on Planning Applications for Housing. The aim of this research is to identify and investigate the reasons for delay that arise when deciding planning applications for housing.
The above noted application is one of the 101 we have been asked to investigate. We have been able to make a number of assumptions through our detailed desk based assessment but we would now like to explore our initial findings further.
Regarding the above noted application, could you please identify from the reasons below:
- The primary reason for delay.
- Any secondary reasons for delay.
- Any other information of note regarding the delay of the application.
| Reason for Delay | Comment Welcome | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Legal Agreement (Drafting / Signing) | |
| 2. | Committee Determination Required (Outwith timescale) | |
| 3. | Delayed Response by Applicant to additional information request | |
| 4. | Delayed Action / Response by Planning officer | |
| 5. | Delayed Action / Response by Other Council Officer | |
| 6. | Delayed Response by Statutory Consultees | |
| 7. | Applicant / agent asked for delay in decision making | |
| 8. | Delays - planning authority availability / staffing | |
| 9. | Other reason for delay |
We would appreciate an email return and hope to discuss further over the phone where required.
Please be assured that our final research report will include quantitative information but will not comment on individual cases (Local Authority or Applicant / Agent).
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