Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2023

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

More than a fifth (21%) of derelict land had previously been used for mineral activity. A fifth had been used for manufacturing. For urban vacant land, 13% had been used for manufacturing and a further 13% had former residential use.

Nearly half (43%) 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 (54%) of derelict land is considered developable within 10 years.