They suggested either repeat fines or a system of escalating penalties, potentially using cross-compliance.iiiWritten submissions including Andy Wightman, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Cosaig Growers, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland CLS set out a “staged escalation process” in their written submission:
Stage 1 escalation – a fine of “considerably more than £5000”;
Stage 2 escalation – LCC can impose a LMP Order creating an obligation to produce a LMP, with failure to act leading to a public report from the LCC and the LCC being able to initiate action to impact landowner’s entitlement to public funds;
Stage 3 escalation – continued breach reported as a criminal offence or LCC given powers to order the sale...