Timescales
The timescales set out in this provision were considered too tight for communities to take the required action.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 January 2025, col 4; Written submissions including Naomi Beingessner, Scottish Community Alliance, Community Woodlands Association, Malcolm Combe, Landworkers' Alliance, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Scottish Crofting Federation, Assynt Foundation, Scottish Land and Estates As the Bill is currently drafted, a community body will have 30 days from being notified to express an interest in making a late application and a further 40 days thereafter to prepare an application under the right to buy procedure.