UPDATE September 2022

Modified Proposed Local Development Plan 2020

Modified Proposals for Garioch, Kemnay Page 51-55

See also Reporters conclusions regarding Kemnay at AC Special meeting below, Kemnay page 226

Aberdeenshire Council Special Meeting 21/09/22

2022 09 21 Aberdeenshire Council (Special) Agenda Pack – Public.pdf KEMNAY page 226

The Reporter Concluded that unallocated Site bid site GR134 (Land at Kirkstyle Farm – North, that housing within this site could be accommodated and contribute towards the local housing needs. The BUS2 (safeguarded for business uses) use should be removed from the plan and that GR134 (Land at Kirkstyle Farm – North) should become site OP3: Land to the east of Stuart Cresent. A new site statement is provided. For bid site GR135 (Land at Kirkstyle Farm – South) the Reporter decided that there is no justification for further housing allocation in Kenmay at this time as alternative sites have already been identified to meet the Strategic Development Plan allowances.

The Modified Proposed Local Development Plan 2020 reflects the modifications recommended in the Examination Report, and any other required changes. These include consequential modifications resulting from the Reporter’s recommendations and any non-notifiable modifications made by the planning authority.

OP3: Land east of Stuart Crescent Allocation: 65 homes

This is a new housing allocation on land that was previously identified for business development in the 2017 local development plan. The site is located on the eastern edge of the settlement and slopes gently upwards in a northerly direction from the B993 road. A Masterplan is required for this site. Early discussions should take place with the Council to identify the assessments required to inform and support development proposals. These are expected to include matters such as transport, drainage and flood risk. It is anticipated that the site would be accessed from the B993 road, with provision made for a continuation of the pedestrian footpath on the north side of the B993, as far as the new road junction. Provision for active travel is required. Strategic landscaping is likely to be required to soften the settlement edge and reduce the prominence of the development, particularly when approaching from the east. The site lies within the Bennachie Special Landscape Area. Development should not adversely affect the special qualities for which this area is identified. A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment may be required. It is expected that the site will contribute towards affordable housing in line with Policy H2 Affordable Housing. This should be delivered as part of the early phases of development and integrated into the design of the development to provide a mix of houses house types and sizes to meet local needs.

OP2: Birley Bush Depot Allocation: 1ha employment land

This is a newly allocated site. Opportunity for remediation of a brownfield site will exist once the Depot has been vacated and the existing uses cease. Small-scale and start-up employment uses are promoted on the site. Capacity may be limited depending on use, early engagement with Scottish Water is recommended. Upgrade to the junction on the B993 will be required and existing access road to adoptable standard with footway connection to the existing network. The site is situated adjacent to the drive towards the Category B Listed Kemnay House. Development should be designed in such a way that takes cognisance of and is sympathetic to this feature.

Site BUS1 is adjacent to the River Don and any redevelopment would require a detailed Flood Risk Assessment. Due to the presence of a small watercourse on its northern boundary a Flood Risk Assessment will be required for site BUS1. A buffer strip will be required along the watercourse. Re-naturalisation of the watercourse and removal of any redundant features should be investigated.

Flooding records show that a significant portion of the site OP1 to be at fluvial flood risk from the River Don and a small watercourse on its southern boundary. A Flood Risk Assessment will be required

VIEW FULL DETAILS HERE ON PAGES 51-55

Past Local Development Plan Newsletters

• Local Development Plan Newsletter – September 2022
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – September 2022 (accessible)
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – 24th June 2022data
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – 24th June 2022 (accessible)data
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – June 2022
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – May 2022data
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – May 2022 (accessible)data
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – March 2022data
• Local Development Plan Newsletter – January 2022

Previous Aberdeenshire LDP Newsletters

25 May 2020

Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2021 Publication of the Proposed Local Development Plan 2020
In 2019 you made representation(s) to us in response to the Main Issues Report, a document that discussed the issues to be addressed in the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2021. A summary of your representation(s) and Aberdeenshire Council’s response to comments received is provided within the Issues and Actions papers available at: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/plans-and-policies/archive-information/#2019.

Aberdeenshire Council has reached a key milestone in the preparation of a new Local Development Plan for the area. The Proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2020 will be formally published on the internet on 25 May 2020 for a consultation period of 8 weeks, ending on 17 July 2020. During this period written representations on the Proposed Local Development Plan can be accepted. The Proposed Local Development Plan can be viewed at: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/plans-and-policies/pldp-2020/.

The Proposed Local Development Plan is Aberdeenshire Council’s settled view of what land should be brought forward for development during the period to 2031. It also contains policies against which planning applications will be assessed. The Proposed Local Development Plan has been produced in response to comments received at the main issues stage.

We are now inviting views on the content of the Proposed Local Development Plan. A response form has been prepared, which can be downloaded from the Council’s website or by requesting a copy from the Policy Team. This form should be used to make your representation to the Proposed Local Development Plan. It is important that you clearly identify the issue that your comment concerns and for you to explicitly state the modification(s) that you would wish to see to the Plan. If you wish to raise a number of issues, it is helpful if each issue/comment is provided on a separate form. Additional forms can be obtained via the Council’s website or by contacting us directly. Completed responses can be emailed to:- ldp@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or posted to:- Planning Policy Team, Infrastructure Services, Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB.

You should be aware that Scottish Ministers have suggested that representations should be concise (no more than 2000 words plus any limited supporting productions). There is very limited opportunity to expand submissions later in the process, and then only on invitation.

If we are unable to agree to your proposed modification(s) then the matter(s) will be referred to a person appointed by Scottish Ministers to examine the Plan. Following Examination of any unresolved issues arising from representations the Reporter will set out their conclusions and recommendations on how the Plan should be modified, where necessary.

In accordance with the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, hard-copy documents will not be made available for inspection in public libraries or at Council Planning Offices throughout Aberdeenshire due to action taken in order to control the incidence or transmission of coronavirus. Should you experience any problems viewing the Proposed Local Development Plan online, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can keep up-to-date on the progress of the Local Development Plan via the Council’s website. You can follow us on Twitter @ShireLDP and the Aberdeenshire Council Facebook page. We also produce a regular enewsletter that details how we are progressing the preparation of the Local Development Plan. If you wish to be informed of our progress on producing the Plan, then we would also encourage you to subscribe to that mailing list. You can ask to be removed from this list at any time by contacting us.

Paul Macari Head of Planning and Environment Service

LDP Update 04 May 2020

Proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2020

Public Consultation

The Proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) was agreed by Aberdeenshire Council on 5 March 2020. Formal consultation on the Proposed LDP had been expected to commence on 27 April 2020 for a period of 8 weeks. However, due to ongoing government restrictions associated with Covid-19, unfortunately, it was not possible for the consultation to begin on that date, as previously agreed. We now expect the consultation period to commence Monday, 25 May, closing on Friday, 17 July 2020.

The Proposed LDP, as agreed by Full Council, will be published on our website together with supporting documents, prior to the consultation period for information purposes and ease of reference.  However, we will not be accepting any representations (i.e. responses) until the consultation period commences.   A formal response form will be made available for download from our website for this purpose or can be issued by email or post upon request.

We would like to take this opportunity to emphasise that given the Proposed LDP is now the ‘settled view’ of the Council following substantial scrutiny and previous public consultation, any requested modifications would need to be strongly justified.

We are aiming to hold virtual drop-in session(s) during the consultation period so that we are available to the public to answer any questions on policies and site allocations set out in the Proposed LDP.  This virtual approach will replace the drop-in sessions we had intended to hold across Aberdeenshire prior to the outbreak of Covid-19.  Therefore, please be advised that all ‘physical’ drop-in sessions previously scheduled to be held between May and June have now been cancelled.

We will also be notifying in writing the owners, lessees or occupiers of land neighbouring (i.e. within 20 metres of) proposed allocations identified in the Proposed LDP.  This will ensure people are kept informed about sites proposed to be included within the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2021, and also provides an opportunity to invite public comment during the consultation period.

Whilst it is recognised that engagement will be impacted through the lack of provision of physical documents and face to face communication throughout the consultation period which will not suit everyone, it is hoped that this pragmatic approach will reach as wide an audience as possible in the circumstances.

At this point in time, ahead of the consultation period, we would welcome any practical suggestions or requests in terms of how we facilitate the public consultation in a virtual/on-line manner, in order to best meet the needs of the public during the current unprecedented circumstances.

Officers from the Team are still contactable before, and during the consultation period and we are of course more than happy to answer any queries you might have on the Proposed LDP or the consultation process. We would also be happy to attend ‘virtually’ any Community Council meetings to answer any questions you might have.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Policy Team if you have any queries.

Yours faithfully,

Paul Macari, Head of Planning and Environment Service

The Proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan will be presented to Full Council on

5 March 2020

The Report presented will recommend that Elected Members approve the Proposed Local Development Plan as “the settled view of the Council”. We will recommend that the Proposed Local Development Plan be published for a period of 8 weeks during which time representations on the Proposed Plan can be accepted.

The papers for Full Council will appear on the Council and Democracy webpage of the Council’s website one week prior to the meeting. A number of supporting documents will also be available to view including, an Strategic Environmental Assessment – Environmental Report of the Proposed Local Development Plan (also subject to public consultation), an interim Habitats Regulations Appraisal, an Equalities Impact Assessment. Given the size of the Proposed LDP and supporting documents we encourage users to view these electronically and consider the environment prior to printing.

Anyone wishing to submit a request to speak at Full Council must contact Ann.Riddell@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Monday, 2 March 2020 stating clearly:-

a. The subject matter of the Request to Speak;

b. For which Meeting the Request to Speak is sought; and

c. The action, if any, that is proposed that the Council take.