Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness

Scottish Executive, 2005
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides practical guidance on how legislation and related policies to alleviate homelessness should be implemented. Covers: prevention of homelessness; ways of working; handling of applications; inquiries into homelessness; inquiries into priority need; inquiries into intentionality; inquiries into local connection; accommodation; advice and assistance; notification and review of decisions; and protection of property and action on unoccupied houses.

History

Superseded by interim November 2019 update. Supersedes Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness: consultation (Scottish Executive, 2004).

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Homelessness issues
  • Residential development

Publisher History

The Scottish Executive is now known as the Scottish Government. The Scottish Executive was formerly the Scottish Office; some older documents were published by the Scottish Development Department.

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