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Information

1.. Do you agree or disagree that the same information should be required for a licence application, licence renewal, and licence transfer?

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Fees

3a. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take receiving, logging and electronically storing information related to the application into account when setting fees?

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3b. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take compiling and reviewing necessary documents and information into account when setting fees?

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3c. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take making appointments and requesting any documents or other information from the applicant, or from any third party in connection with the licensing process into account when setting fees?

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3d. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take checking the relevant planning permission is in place into account when setting fees?

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3e. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take applying the 'fit and proper person' test into account when setting fees?

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3f. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take review of documents and decisions by managers and obtaining any expert advice (including from lawyers) into account when setting fees?

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3g. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take deciding whether to issue or refuse a licence, and preparing draft, renewed, and final licences into account when setting fees?

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3h. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take carrying out any risk assessment process considered necessary into account when setting fees?

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3i. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take reviewing representations made by an applicant received once a local authority has informed the applicant they are considering refusing the application into account when setting fees?

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3j. Do you agree with the matters set out in the draft regulations that local authorities can take for a first licence application the cost of one visit to the site, including transport cost into account when setting fees?

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4.. Are there any additional costs a local authority should be able to take into account? If so, please set them out below.

Matter local authority should take into account when setting fees and reasons
Matter: Regular Inspection
Reason: To maintain (site) standards

5.. Do you agree or disagree with the proposal not to set a maximum fee level at this stage?

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Please provide reasons for why you agree or disagree with the proposal.
very open to misuse

Timescales for making decisions

6. . Do you agree with the proposed 3 month time limit for a local authority to decide on an application for:

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Timescales for giving reasons

7.. Do you agree or disagree that when a local authority is required to give reasons for its decision it should do so on the same day it communicates its decision?

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Interim manager

8a. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to take possession of the site?

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8b. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to carry on the licence holder's business in so far as relating to the management of the site?

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8c. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to carry out works in connection with the management of the site?

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8d. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to execute documents on behalf of the site licence holder?

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8e. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to make any arrangements or compromise on behalf of the licence holder?

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8f. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to appoint and dismiss agents and staff?

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8g. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to appoint a solicitor, accountant or other professional to assist the interim manager?

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8h. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to make and receive payments?

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8i. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to take out insurance?

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8j. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to raise and defend legal proceedings?

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8k. Do you agree with giving the interim manager the power to refer a dispute to arbitration?

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8l. Do you agree a sheriff can only appoint someone as an interim manager if the sheriff is satisfied that the proposed interim manager has the relevant skills and experience?

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8m. Do you agree that a sheriff can make provisions related to an interim manager's appointment and termination of appointment?

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8n. Do you agree that a sheriff must determine how an interim manager will be paid?

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8o. Do you agree with making it an offence to obstruct the interim manager in the performance of their functions?

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9. Are there any additional powers an interim manager should have? If so, please set them out with the reason you think it appropriate for the interim manager to have this power.

matter: stop site owner from entering site
reason: to prevent bullying or intimidation of site residents

Effect of Appeal

10a. Do you agree or disagree with the proposed effect of an appeal on: First site licence application?

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10b. Do you agree or disagree with the proposed effect of an appeal on: Site licence renewal?

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10c. Do you agree or disagree with the proposed effect of an appeal on: Transfer of a site licence?

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10d. Do you agree or disagree with the proposed effect of an appeal on: Revocation of a site licence?

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Caravan Dimensions

11. Do you support the proposed increase to the maximum permitted dimensions?

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