Modified Local Development Plan 2020 to be adopted

Date Published: 28 September 2022

It will now be proposed to Scottish Ministers and the Plan adopted on a date probably in late October this year.

 

The format of the proposed LDP remains largely unchanged from the existing Local Development Plan 2017, featuring an ongoing vision of helping develop a strong and resilient economy, promoting a high quality of life and sustainable, low carbon places.

 

Housing opportunities have been identified across Aberdeenshire including new development sites at Banchory, Portlethen, Kemnay, Echt, Fetterangus, Fyvie, Gourdon, Inverurie, Newburgh, Pitmedden, St Combs and Turriff among others.

 

The Plan also secures the delivery of much-needed, high-quality energy-efficient housing including opportunity for more than 4,000 affordable homes for which there is a recognised need for across the region.

 

Speaking after Full Council, Council Leader Mark Findlater said: “This Plan and its strategies will provide the critical certainty for both our communities, developers and investors alike over the next five years and will secure the delivery of around 17,000 houses, allocate land for net-zero and low-carbon production, provide considerable employment opportunities and help generate around £6 billion in local economic activity.

 

“Policies contained within the proposed LDP are intended to ensure the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the area and direct the right development to the right place in line with national policy. I would like to personally thank all those who have engaged with us during the consultation process as you have played a significant role in helping to shape a clear vision for future development in Aberdeenshire.”

 

More details here: https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/release.aspx?newsID=8630