Since February, our Embedded Title Sheets (ETS) pilot has been exploring a different way to present a small number of our Transfer of Part (TP) title sheets.
To date, we have been focussing on older cases in our open casework to see whether this approach speeds up TP processing and can help clear that casework more quickly.
Based on positive feedback received so far, the ETS pilot has moved into its next phase, and we are now exploring whether ETS should be rolled out more widely.
Expanded pilot
An additional strand of the pilot will now explore the use of ETS in our newly received casework in addition to our older open cases. Running this strand supports our aim to reduce our open casework.
What this will look like
An ETS TP presents textual and cadastral information differently. In an ETS title, the Burdens Section is divided into numbered Parts.
A more detailed breakdown of the format of an ETS title sheet is available on the RoS knowledge base.
What to expect
You may start to see more examples of ETS titles, either as title sheet extracts provided on completion of an application, or on ScotLIS. You may also receive an email from RoS to let you know that your application is being processed using the ETS format.
ETS title sheets can be accessed in the same way as any other title sheet, and there is no change to the associated fee.
ETS is being trialled for a small group of TPs. It excludes:
- Development Plan Approval developments,
- leases; and
- any applications where customers have set out the burdens they expect to see.
When you receive an ETS title sheet extract or view an ETS title on ScotLIS, the title sheet will include all the parent title Burdens Section and cadastral detail.
Next steps
The ETS pilot is ongoing so please keep an eye on our channels – including the Keeper’s monthly newsletter – for updates.
If you have any questions, thoughts or feedback on the pilot, please contact userresearch@ros.gov.uk with ‘ETS Pilot’ in the subject.