Scottish Government FOI releases

Statistics concerning applications made to Planning Authorities: EIR release

1. Of the 36,247 applications made to Planning Authorities in the period 2016 - 2017, how many of those applications were for major housing developments? 2. How many of that number were refused by the Planning Authority? 3. How many of these refusals were appealed by the applicant? 4. How many of these appeals were ref...

Concerns made to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the following information – 1. How many times has Marine Scotland or the FHI been contacted by whistleblowers/concerned parties/staff raising concerns from within the salmon farming industry in the past 5 years? 2. What issues have been raised by existing and or former staff from the salmon industry in ...

Cala Homes planning permission Aberdour: EIR release

1. Records of any communications from Cala Homes, its subsidiary companies or any of its representatives or agents to any of the Scottish Ministers or their policy officials relating to its application for planning permission to develop on Land South of Main Street, Aberdour, now the subject of DPEA appeal PPA-250-2312...

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges stage 1 assessments: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. What DMRB Stage 1 assessments have been done for routes north east of Inverurie and; 2. What the ‘Do Minimum’ option is for the A96 Aberdeen to East of Huntly section.

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

Transport Scotland Traffic Count data B9001 and B9170: EIR release

Provide traffic count data for the B9001 road between Rothienorman and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018 and Provide traffic count data for the B9170 road between Oldmeldrum and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018

Transport Scotland salt usage on roads, costs and alternatives: EIR release

Salt usage on roads in Scotland. 1. How much salt is used annually? 2. How much does road salt cost? 3. Are supplies secure? 4. Have you looked at any alternatives to rock salt? 5. Do you have any details on the brine study that you conducted and what type of brine did you use?

Housing development planning permission appeals: EIR release

What percentage of appeals brought by developers, in respect of appeals concerning ‘10 houses or more’, where local councils have refused planning permission in the past three years, have been upheld by the reporter? What percentage of appeals, where the reporter has found in favour of the developer, have assigned cos...

Recreational Huts and Building Standards: EIR release

1. What is the definition of a recreational hut in Scotland? 2. How much time are hutters officially allowed to spend at their huts? 3. What designation of land types can huts be built on? 4. What is the Scottish Government policy and current legislation with regards to Recreational Huts? 5. Is this policy and legi...

Unannounced inspections of marine cage fish farms: EIR release

1. A copy of any legal opinion/advice Marine Scotland has received (or is aware or in possession of), in reference to Marine Scotland's(& Scottish Government) obligations under the aforementioned regulations to conduct unannounced inspections of Marine Cage Fish Farms (MCFF). This could include, but not be limited brie...

Scotland's Trunk Road Network expenditure - resurfacing and street lights: EIR release

I would like to know how much money has been spent on resurfacing Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018. I would like to know how much money has been spent on replacing/ upgrading street lights on Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018.

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI review

In addition to internal Scottish Government records, you asked specifically for any correspondence in this connection between the SG and: 1. the UK Government, 2. Scottish Natural Heritage, and/or 3. any other persons or organisations external to the SG irrespective of whether such parties may or may not have sought to...

Peatland restoration each year from 2015: EIR release

How many acres of peatland in Scotland have been restored each year, from 2015 to present day What percentage of Blanket bog Raised bog Fenland is currently in a conservation status of ‘favorable’ condition? How many statutorily protected areas of peatland out of the total are in, or moving towards a conservation statu...

Cost of maintaining and upgrading the A96 Aberdeen/east of Huntly: EIR release

If Transport Scotland’s proposed new A96 dual carriageway, Aberdeen to East of Huntly section goes ahead, Aberdeenshire Council will become responsible for the maintenance and care of the declassified A96. What has been the annual cost, for the last 5 years, of maintaining and upgrading the existing A96 in the above ar...

A9, Keir to Inveralmond roundabouts, schemes, dates, cost and contractors: EIR release

A82-STSV75508 at Dumbuckhill Quarry, accidents reported, inspections and repairs: EIR release

Animal by-products specifically roadkill used to create biofuel: EIR release

Information of changes to Polmont and Linlithgow trainlines: EIR release

Personal Rapid Transit System correspondence - Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council: EIR release

Marine licence 06819 at Lunan Bay information: EIR release

Road traffic accidents on A78, Bankfoot Roundabout to Wemyss Bay: EIR release

Please supply under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the dates and locations of all road traffic accidents reported on the A78 between Bankfoot Roundabout and Wemyss Bay since January 2012. Please also share details of any safety work planned to improve the A78/Inverkip Main Street (East) junction.

Maintenance of footway on Main Street, Largs: EIR release

“Our client had an accident on the footway adjacent to the premises of Robert F Duff & Co Ltd Solicitors, 30 Main Street, Largs KA30 8AB and we would be grateful if you would provide us with the following information relating to this pavement on Main Street, Largs:- 1. Inspection records, including the inspection rout...

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...