Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2022

The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a data collection undertaken to establish the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Scotland.


8. Derelict and Urban Vacant Land: Previous Uses and Development Potential

Chart 2: Top 5 Previous Uses of Derelict and Urban Vacant Land, 2022
A bar chart showing the top five previous uses of derelict and urban vacant land. Mineral activity and Manufacturing are the top 2 at over 1,900 hectares followed by Defence at over 1,100 hectares. Other General Industry and Community & Health have over 600 hectares.

More than a quarter of derelict land (27%) had previously been used for mineral activity. Almost a quarter had been used for manufacturing. For urban vacant land, 13% had been used for manufacturing and a further 13% had former residential use.

Almost half (47%) of urban vacant land is considered to be developable in the short-term (within 5 years). This is lower for derelict land at 19%. However more than half of derelict land is considered developable within 10 years.

Contact

Email: planstats@gov.scot

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