edinburgh city local plan small business study a report for by in association with july 2005 ryden section page 1 introduction 2 definitions 3 literature review 5 4 planning policy 11 businesses 17 6 property market 22 7 comparisons 33 8 forecasts 36 9 conclusions and options 39 steering group & consultees appendices classification of forecast data council appointed consultants economic ekos to conduct into the space objective is examine needs provide advice inform future decisions specifically concerned artisans purposes this research artisan include range skilled activities such as plumbing joinery electrical services well variety crafts concern driving that high er value land uses may displace