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01 02 03 04 Introduction and Vision Local Context Existing Policy The Drivers for & Regulations Change & Sensitivities p 19 p 3 p 5 p 23

05 A Framework and Programme for Delivery

p 31 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK 3 01. Introduction and Vision

AS ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD PROGRESS THEIR PROPOSALS FOR EXPANSION INTO BAY OF NIGG, NOW IS THE TIME TO CONSIDER HOW BEST TO MAXIMISE THE IMPACT OF THIS SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES AND TO PLAN FOR NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE.

The proposals for a new harbour represents It will seek to facilitate cohesive and properly • To inform the preparation of the proposed View of Offshore Rigs the baseline for this Development Framework planned growth, in particular the coordination Local Development Plan; as the key driver for change in the area. The of essential infrastructure and establishing • To consider the interaction with the principle of this development is established parameters within which new development can Aberdeen City Centre Development in the National Planning Framework in direct take place. Framework; response to capacity constraints at the existing • To establish a clear brief for more detailed harbour and the need to retain existing This will sit in the context of the presently masterplans at the new harbour, Altens and business as well as expand into new markets adopted and future Aberdeen Local ,HZ[;\SSVZ" MVY[OLILULMP[VM[OLJP[`YLNPVUHUK:JV[SHUK Development Plans and it will be considered as a whole. Aberdeen Harbour Board as interim planning advice under the Aberdeen • ;VLUZ\YLJVUZPKLYH[PVUHUKPKLU[PMPJH[PVU
of proposes HTVKLYUZ\Z[HPUHISLHUKLULYN` Local Development Plan 2012 until it is all opportunities to promote sustainable,
LMMPJPLU[OHYIV\Y^OPJOPZMP[MVYW\YWVZLHUK HKVW[LKHZ:\WWSLTLU[HY`.\PKHUJL\UKLY low-carbon development that also maximise HISL[Vrespond to existing and future needs of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2016. [OLILULMP[ZVMNYLLUPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YL; port users. The proposals represent expansion The Development Framework will however • To consider how surrounding land uses and not replacement of the existing harbour take a long term approach to placemaking, can evolve to maximise opportunities to and as such there should be no decrease or infrastructure provision and land use planning. ILULÄ[MYVT[OLHYYP]HSVM[OPZTHQVYWPLJLVM change to activity within the existing harbour in It must be considered not only in the context of investment; J\YYLU[WSHUUPUNWVSPJ`I\[ILZ\P[HIS`ÅL_PISL the heart of Aberdeen. • To identify aspects of broader strategic and robust to be relevant and deliverable infrastructure investment, including roads Aberdeen City Council (ACC), through throughout numerous plan cycles. and rail, that will support this process and KPZJ\ZZPVUZ^P[O:JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZLHUK consider ways in which all stakeholders can (ILYKLLU/HYIV\Y)VHYKOHZPKLU[PÄLK[OL The objectives of the Development Framework work together to deliver this infrastructure; need to prepare a Development Framework ^LYLYLÄULKHZHYLZ\S[VMHULUNHNLTLU[ which should consider how to maximise process at the inception stage of the project. • To involve local people at the heart of the opportunities presented by investment -VSSV^PUNKPZJ\ZZPVUIL[^LLU:JV[[PZO this process and identify mechanisms in the new harbour, in terms of economic ,U[LYWYPZL(**HUK(ILYKLLU/HYIV\YHZ ^OPJOLUZ\YLHUVUNVPUNILULÄ[[V[OVZL development, regeneration and environmental well as feedback from local communities and communities; and, improvements. This should also address groups, the following objectives were chosen • To engage with local business and the coordination of essential infrastructure, for the Development Framework. landowners on these matters. and identify opportunities for strategic Objectives • To consider environmental impacts improvements to the road and rail network. The and, wherever possible, commit to the
Development Framework will therefore consider • ;VPUMVYT[OLWYVJLZZVMJSLHYS`KLÄUPUN protection and enhancement of the natural
the site of the new harbour at Bay of Nigg and the extent and content of the forthcoming environment and biodiversity. its interaction with surrounding areas, with a applications for the new harbour at Bay of particular focus on the existing industrial areas Nigg and its associated facilities; H[(S[LUZHUK,HZ[;\SSVZ INTRODUCTION AND VISION 4

The Development Framework will set the context for a series of more FIGURE 1 Individual Masterplan Locations detailed masterplans to come forward to facilitate delivery of sub areas within the framework. At this stage, these are envisaged to be:

• Bay of Nigg; • ,HZ[;\SSVZ"HUK • Altens.

The Masterplan for Bay of Nigg will be brought forward by Aberdeen Harbour Board as part of the consenting process for the new harbour. 4HZ[LYWSHUZMVY(S[LUZHUK,HZ[;\SSVZ^PSSILIYV\NO[MVY^HYK in consultation with stakeholders in these areas, likely to include I\ZPULZZLZSHUKV^ULYZ(**HUK:JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL

The Development Framework is required to take cognisance of relevant planning policies and other proposals including the adopted Aberdeen /HYIV\Y+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYR[OL6SK;VYY`4HZ[LYWSHU:[\K` and the City Centre Masterplan.

;OLWYLWHYH[PVUVM[OPZ:\WWSLTLU[HY`.\PKHUJLOHZILLUPUMVYTLKI` studies assessing environmental, economic and technical matters as well as a thorough and inclusive programme of community and stakeholder engagement. ACC as planning authority has been instrumental in shaping the form and content of this Development Framework throughout its preparation.

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• A desktop review of relevant legislation, policies and designations;

• Landscape and Visual Appraisal for Bay of Nigg;

• Draft Transport Appraisal for the harbour proposals;

• /PNOSL]LS[YHMÄJTVKLSSPUNMVY[OL^PKLYKL]LSVWTLU[MYHTL^VYRHYLH"

• ;OLÄUKPUNZVMHULJVUVTPJHZZLZZTLU[VM[OLOHYIV\YWYVWVZHSZ"

• ;OLPUP[PHSÄUKPUNZVM,U]PYVUTLU[HS0TWHJ[(ZZLZZTLU[MVY[OL harbour proposals; and

• :[HRLOVSKLYHUKJVTT\UP[`LUNHNLTLU[

(NYLH[LYL_WSHUH[PVUVM[OLWYVJLZZÄUKPUNZHUKHUHS`ZPZVM[OPZ^VYRPZ detailed in the Bay of Nigg Development Framework: Background Report ^OPJOZL[Z[OLJVU[L_[MVY[OPZ:\WWSLTLU[HY`.\PKHUJL(http://www. aberdeen-harbour.co.uk/future/nigg-bay-documents/). The Bay of Nigg Development Framework forms part of a suite of documents alongside these background papers. 5 02. Local Context

TO ENSURE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS, THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK LOOKED AT BAY OF NIGG, EAST TULLOS AND ALTENS, TOGETHER WITH THEIR WIDER SURROUNDINGS.

The analysis is split into four sections, as follows: • ,U]PYVUTLU[HUK;VWVNYHWO`" • Infrastructure; • Land Uses / Designations; and • Place and People LOCAL CONTEXT 6

View of Girdle Ness Lighthouse looking south west Environment & Topography Topography Landscape Character Tullos Hill, together with adjacent Kincorth Hill, form part of the The Bay of Nigg site is situated in a natural bay, within a broad SV^LZ[JVHZ[HSMYPUNLVM[OL.YHTWPHU4V\U[HPUZRUV^USVJHSS` valley created by higher ground to the immediate north and HZº[OL.YHTWZ» south. These coastal headland areas have steep, rocky outcrops which jut out into the sea. The central area of the Bay As illustrated in Figure 3 *YVZZ:LJ[PVUMYVT*V]L[OYV\NO[V of Nigg PZMSH[[LY^P[OH^LH[OLYLKYVJR`ZOVYLSPUL;OLSHUK Torry Battery (page 9), the land south of Bay of Nigg; Tullos Hill / YHPZLZH[)HSUHNHZR.VSM*V\YZL.PYKSL5LZZ3PNO[OV\ZL 5LZZ3HUKÄSSHYLHHUK(S[LUZPUK\Z[YPHSLZ[H[LNLU[S`YPZL[V  ILMVYLMHSSPUNaway to the north down to the mouth of the River metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) at Langdykes Road in Dee. To the west lie residential areas on the higher ground Cove, whilst north of Bay of Nigg at Torry Battery it is 26 metres following the YPKNLSPULMYVT.PYKSL5LZZ;V[OLPTTLKPH[L (6+;OLSHUK[V[OL^LZ[VM[OLIH`":[-P[[PJRZ7HYRPZSV^ ^LZ[LYUIV\UKHY`PZ[OLYLTHPUZVM:[-P[[PJR»Z*O\YJOHUK[OL lying, at approximately 6 metres AOD. 5PNN>HZ[L>H[LY;YLH[LTLU[>VYRZHKQHJLU[to^OLYLH WLYJLP]LKº]HSSL`»PU[OLSHUKMVYTMVSSV^Z[OLSPULVM[OL The views inward, toward the new harbour proposal are (ILYKLLU¶,KPUI\YNOYHPS^H`line. In the south the land rises contained to the immediate areas of higher ground at Tullos Hill / again up towards the Coast Road and Tullos Hill, creating the 5LZZ3HUKÄSSHYLHHUK)HSUHNHZR.VSM*V\YZL steep rocky shoreline which drops off into the sea.

;OLJOHUNLZPUSL]LSPU[OPZHYLHHZZVJPH[LK^P[O[OL.YHTWZ ;OL+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRHYLHPZHSZVJV]LYLKI`:5/»Z [OLSHUKÄSS[OLYHPS^H`SPULHUKLTIHURTLU[WYLZLU[WO`ZPJHS 3HUKZJHWL*OHYHJ[LY(ZZLZZTLU[VM(ILYKLLU5V  barriers between the three masterplan areas.  ^OPJOZWSP[ZP[PU[VKPZ[PUJ[HYLHZV\[SPULKILSV^!

• Girdle Ness / The Bay of Nigg: The key characteristics of
Geology this area include: distinctive coastal landform; open character
The Nigg Bay :P[LVM:WLJPHS:JPLU[PMPJ0U[LYLZ[PZHOH of the landscape (close to the coast); large expanse of
mown site to the south end of the Bay that illustrates several of grassland between the railway line and Balnagask;
[OLJOHYHJ[LYPZ[PJNSHJPHSKLWVZP[ZVM[OLHYLH:PUJL[OLSH[L occasional, distinctive buildings e.g. ruined chapel, waste
19th century, the Bay of Nigg section has been recognised as water treatment works; and views of the city and coast; a key reference site for interpreting the glacial history and PJL • Kincorth and Tullos Hills: A gently rounded linear ridge
of TV]LTLU[WH[[LYUZPUUVY[OLHZ[:JV[SHUK0[PSS\Z[YH[LZ elevated ground with the following key characteristics:
hill particularly well the complexity of deposits which may be topography with a distinctive edge to the city, screening
produced during a single glacial episode. The key objective capabilities (i.e. industrial development from the city);
for the management of this site is to maintain the visibility of combined with an open character, characterised by heath
the exposures. vegetation; whilst also allowing for wide views over the city;
and • Area 25: Doonies to Cove Coast: A narrow strip of farmland
sloping gently from the adjacent rugged coastal cliffs with the
following key characteristics: coastal cliffs, open, agricultural character; a main railway line; minor roads; views to the sea and to the adjacent industrial estate. LOCAL CONTEXT 7

Ecology [OLZLZWLJPLZ^PSSYLX\PYL[VILHZZLZZLK[OYV\NO[OL,0(MVYthe new harbour and in the consenting process for any future Protected Flora proposals for development in the Development Framework Area. Following this detailed assessment, any respective :[\KPLZOH]LZOV^U[OH[HWSHU[RUV^UHZ[OLZLHWLHPZ requirements would be implemented to ensure that any WYLZLU[PU[OL)H`VM5PNNHYLH:LHWLHPZJSHZZLKHZH construction would take place outwith relevant breeding UH[PVUHSS`ZJHYJLHUKºSVJHSS`PTWVY[HU[ZWLJPLZ»PU[OL5VY[O seasons (as required). ,HZ[:JV[SHUK3VJHS)PVKP]LYZP[`(J[PVU7SHU5,3)(7(SZV St Fitticks Park Tree Planting present is the oysterplant. It is afforded a local status within the ,Z[\HYPULHUK0U[LY[PKHS/HIP[H[Z3VJHS/HIP[H[(J[PVU7SHUVM[OL :[-P[[PJRZ7HYR[YLLWSHU[PUNOHZILLUHUVUNVPUNWYVQLJ[ZPUJL 5,3)(7 2006. It was introduced by ACC to improve biodiversity, as well as the quality of greenspace for the local community. It 6[OLYSVJHSS`PTWVY[HU[ZWLJPLZPU[OL5,3)(7PUJS\KL! JVTWYPZLZHWWYV_PTH[LS`OLJ[HYLZ[YLLZHUKPZ JSHZZLKHZº^VVKSHUK» • Lesser Marshwort; • Frosted Orache; • 4HU`:[HSRLK:WPRL9\ZO" Hydrology • Bur Parsley; ;OL,HZ[;\SSVZ)\YUY\UZIL[^LLU*HSKLY7HYRPU[OLZV\[OHUK :[-P[[PJRZ7HYRPU[OLUVY[O0[PZJ\S]LY[LK\UKLY[OL,HZ[;\SSVZ • :WYPUN=L[JO"HUK 0UK\Z[YPHS,Z[H[L • Hairy Rock-Cress. Potential impacts on these species will be considered within the The River Dee runs through Aberdeen, into the existing harbour ,0(ZLLWHNLHUKHZZVJPH[LKTP[PNH[PVUHUKLUOHUJLTLU[ facility in the city centre. It is the largest watercourse in proximity HJ[PVUZ^PSSILPKLU[PÄLKHUKHNYLLK^P[O:JV[[PZO5H[\YHS [V[OLZ[\K`HYLHSVJH[LKSLZZ[OHUTL[YLZUVY[O^LZ[VM /LYP[HNL:5/ ,HZ[;\SSVZ

Protected Fauna Neither of these two watercourses are considered to present HÅVVKYPZRHJJVYKPUN[V[OL:JV[[PZO,U]PYVUTLU[7YV[LJ[PVU Bay of Nigg has the potential to be used by breeding, wintering (NLUJ`:,7(-SVVK4HW[HRLUMYVT[OL5H[PVUHS-SVVK9PZR HUKWHZZHNLIPYKZHZZVJPH[LK^P[O:WLJPHS7YV[LJ[PVU(YLHZ (ZZLZZTLU[KH[HOV^L]LYM\Y[OLYÅVVKYPZRHZZLZZTLU[^V\SK :7(VU[OLLHZ[JVHZ[VM:JV[SHUKHUK^PKLY^PU[LYPUN ILYLX\PYLK[VPKLU[PM`HU`YPZRVMÅVVKPUNHJYVZZ[OLHYLHHZH populations of seaduck, divers and shorebirds. Designated whole. ZWLJPLZHZZVJPH[LK^P[O[OLMVSSV^PUN:7(Z^PSSYLX\PYLM\Y[OLY JVUZPKLYH[PVUHZWHY[VM[OL,0(MVY[OLUL^OHYIV\Y! The 5PNN>HZ[L>H[LY;YLH[TLU[>VYRZ adjacent to Bay of 5PNNPZVWLYH[LKHUKTHPU[HPULKI`2LSKH>H[LY:LY]PJLZ • )\JOHU5LZZ[V*VSSPLZ[VU*VHZ[:7(" There are two outfall pipes from the plant. These outfalls are • -V^SZOL\NO:7(" the VUS`V\[MHSSZMVY[OL(ILYKLLU.YHTWPHUHYLHZHUKHYL HSZVHJVU[PUNLUJ`TLHZ\YLMVYV[OLYHYLHZM\Y[OLYHMPLSK • @[OHU,Z[\HY`:HUKZVM-VY]PLHUK4LPRSL3VJO:7("HUK [OLYLMVYLoutfalls in the bay are critical to the plant operations. • 4VU[YVZL)HZPU:7( Further information on this matter can be found on Page 11 of this Document. A range of other species are known to be in the area, the full SPZ[VM^OPJOHYLZL[V\[PU[OL5,3)(77V[LU[PHSPTWHJ[Z\WVU Also present in the bay are the United Fish Industries (UK) Ltd sea water pipe, and the Marine Laboratory inlet. LOCAL CONTEXT 8

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3HUKÄSS East Tullos Burn Project ;OLYLHYL[^VSHUKÄSSZWYLZLU[^P[OPU[OL+L]LSVWTLU[ ;OL,HZ[;\SSVZ)\YU7YVQLJ[^HZLZ[HISPZOLKPUI`(** -YHTL^VYRHYLH"5LZZ3HUKÄSSHUK;\SSVZ/PSS3HUKÄSS;OL`HYL The project aspired to rejuvenate the burn; in order to improve contiguous but very different in character and condition. the water quality, provide a wildlife haven and become an ;OL5LZZ3HUKÄSSHYLHOHZHJJVTTVKH[LKHULZ[PTH[LK attractive feature to be enjoyed by the local community. The TPSSPVU[VUULZVM^HZ[LV]LYH`LHYWLYPVK;OLZP[LZ[VWWLK burn has been transformed from a hard engineered straightened HJJLW[PUN^HZ[LPUHUKV]LY[OLSHZ[`LHYZHJ[P]P[` channel into a more natural stream. The creation of wetlands has been focused on restoration; comprising capping of HZZVJPH[LK^P[O[OLI\YUWYV]PKLZ:\Z[HPUHISL

The River Dee estuary lies to the north of the Development ;\SSVZ/PSS3HUKÄSSOHZ\UKLYNVULWH[OPTWYV]LTLU[ZHUK[YLL -YHTL^VYRHYLHH[[OLL_PZ[PUNOHYIV\Y;OL+LLPZH:WLJPHS planting in recent years. Approximately a third of the site was Area of Conservation, the qualifying interests of which include UL]LYSHUKÄSSLKZVP[PZPU[OLVYPNPUHSSHUKMVYTHUKOHIP[H[;\SSVZ MYLZO^H[LYWLHYST\ZZLS([SHU[PJZHSTVUHUKV[[LY>OPSL /PSS3HUKÄSSOHZVWLUW\ISPJHJJLZZ;OLYLHYLL_PZ[PUNSPURZMYVT freshwater pearl mussel will not be present within Bay of Nigg, ;\SSVZ/PSS[V:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRHUK[OL*VHZ[HS7H[O any impact upon migrating salmon through the bay could in turn affect mussels and otters present in the Dee. Opportunities to develop these sites are limited but not PTWVZZPISL;OLSHUKÄSSZP[LZVMMLYZ[OLVWWVY[\UP[`[VL_[LUK[OL ;OL4VYH`-PY[O:WLJPHS(YLHVM*VUZLY]H[PVUSPLZZVTLKPZ[HUJL green network on Tullos Hill, potentially providing new routes to the north of Aberdeen; however its qualifying interests include [V[OLJVHZ[HUKVY:[-P[[PJRZ7HYROV^L]LYHU`WV[LU[PHS IV[[SLUVZLKVSWOPUZ^OPJOHYLYLN\SHYS`ZLLUVU(ILYKLLU»Z development would need to take all of the above factors into coast and the Dee estuary. consideration.

6[OLYTHYPULTHTTHSZÄZOZOLSSÄZOZLHILKHUKJVHZ[HS processes will require further consideration through the consenting process for the new harbour, predominantly through the Marine Licence and Harbour Revision Order and its HZZVJPH[LK,U]PYVUTLU[HS0TWHJ[(ZZLZZTLU[ 9 .YLLU)LS[" .YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYR" :P[LVM:WLJPHS:JPLU[PÄJ0U[LYLZ[:::0" )HSUHNHZR[V*V]L3VJHS5H[\YL*VUZLY]H[PVU:P[L35*:" 2PUJVY[O/PSS35*:" 3VPYZ[VU3VJO35*:" ;\SSVZ/PSS35*:" 9P]LY+LL35*:" 9P]LY+LL:WLJPHS(YLHMVY*VUZLY]H[PVU:(* Other Local Context Considerations Context Other Local on page 12 Land Use / considered The following items are Designations section: • • • • • • • • • Reserve (LNR); and Kincorth Hill Local Nature • 4HQVYJVHZ[HSÅVVKYLJVUÄN\YH[PVUPUJS\KLZJVHZ[HS erosion); >H[LYX\HSP[`HUKWVSS\[PVUYPZRZ" :HSPULPU[Y\ZPVU Climate Change <2*SPTH[L9PZR(ZZLZZTLU[MVY:JV[SHUKZ[H[LZ[OH[[OLYL^PSS be: • Risks to species and habitats due coastal evolution; • Changes in species migration patterns; • • • and Priority habitats lost due to coastal erosion; • will within the Development Framework area proposals Future consider climate change issues which may need to carefully in reduction arise. These should focus on mitigation through adaptation in line climate emissions and contribute toward ^P[O[OL*V\UJPS»Z*SPTH[L*OHUNL-YHTL^VYR3VJHS*SPTH[L 0TWHJ[Z7YVÄSL3*037HUK(KHW[H[PVU:[YH[LN`

Bay of Nigg LOCAL CONTEXT LOCAL LOCAL CONTEXT 10

FIGURE 2 Environment and Topography Constraints and Opportunities Plan

CrossCCr section from Cove through to Torry Battery oss s see ct io n fr om C ov e th ro ugg h to T or ry B at te ry

Water Cove Bay Altens Industrial Estate Tullos Hill Treatment St Fitticks Torry

Plant Park Balnagask Golf Course Battery Minto Avenue Minto Greyhope Road coastal path footpath Railway Line Watercourse footpath St FitticksRoad footpath Lan Peterseat Drive footpaths footpath Marchmont Road Souter HeadRoad Hareness Road Minto Drive g d y kes Road

FIGURE 3 Cross Section from Cove through to Torry Battery LOCAL CONTEXT 11

Infrastructure Transport & Access :OV\SKP[ILYLX\PYLKK\YPUN[OLSPML[PTLVM[OL+L]LSVWTLU[ JVUULJ[PVUZMYVT4HZ[YPJR[OYV\NO[V*V]LZLY]PJLU\TILY Framework the design requirements for any new bridge would provides connections from Craigiebuckler through to Balnagask Road be subject to discussion with Network Rail, and approach road and service number 12 provides connections from Heathryfold levels, gradient and build cost would be dependent on the [OYV\NO[V>HSRLY9VHK-\Y[OLYKL[HPSZVU[OLZLZLY]PJLZJHU ;OLWYPUJPWHSYVHKZ^P[OPU[OLZ[\K`HYLHHYL[OL(  design. This would also require discussions with ACC as the be found in the Development Framework Baseline Report. The >LSSPUN[VU9VHKHUK[OL*VHZ[9VHK^OPJOIV[OY\UUVY[O Roads Authority. :[HNLJVHJOYV\[LU\TILY ^OPJOJVUULJ[Z5VY[OÄLSK[OLJP[` south. Hareness Road and Langdykes Road run east west centre and Balnagask, also operates in the area. through Altens industrial estate and Cove, connecting the two Rail routes. The rail line from Aberdeen runs south along the east coast via Waste Water Treatment Works (**OHZKLZPNUH[LK>LSSPUN[VU9VHK8\LLU,SPaHIL[O00)YPKNL (YIYVH[O+\UKLL2PYRJHSK`HUK[V,KPUI\YNO>H]LYSL`HUK The 5PNN>HZ[L>H[LY;YLH[TLU[>VYRZ adjacent to Bay of )HSUHNHZR9VHKHZHU(PY8\HSP[`4HUHNLTLU[(YLH(84( SPURZ[V[OLOPNOZWLLK,HZ[*VHZ[4HPU3PULPU,KPUI\YNO;OL Nigg PZVWLYH[LKHUKTHPU[HPULKI`2LSKH>H[LY:LY]PJLZ due to the high concentration of nitrogen dioxide and particles (ILYKLLU,KPUI\YNOSPULY\UZMYVT[OLJLU[YLVM(ILYKLLU ;OLYLHYLtwo outfall pipes from the plant. The principal outfall H[[YPI\[HISL[VLTPZZPVUZMYVTYVHK[YHMÄJ(ZZ\JOHPYLTPZZPVUZ crossing the Dee bridge and then through Balnagask to the comprises a TL[YLKPHTL[LYJVUJYL[LSPULK[\UULS^OPJO generated primarily by vehicles will be assessed against relevant southern edge of Bay of Nigg and south along the coast. WYV]PKLZHSVUNZLHV\[MHSSHUK[OLZLJVUKPZ[OL .PYKSL criteria and, where exceeded, a screening level assessment will 5LZZZOVY[ZLHV\[MHSS0UZ[VYTJVUKP[PVUZ^OLUMSV^L_JLLKZ be completed to determine whether further detailed assessment The proximity of the rail line to Bay of Nigg could present an SP[YLZWLYsecond, the short sea outfall comes into (modelling) will be required. This will be particularly relevant to opportunity for a new halt and rail link to the new harbour facility. operation. M\Y[OLY[YHMÄJNLULYH[PUNWYVWVZHSZ Links to the existing rail freight facilities at Craiginches could also ;OLZLV\[MHSSZHYL[OLVUS`V\[MHSSZMVY[OL(ILYKLLU.YHTWPHU be considered. areas and are also a contingency measure for other areas ([YHMÄJSPNO[JVU[YVSSLKIYPKNLJYVZZPUNPZSVJH[LKVU[OL*VHZ[ M\Y[OLYHÄLSK;OLYLMVYLV\[MHSSZPU[OLIH`HYLJYP[PJHS[V[OLWSHU[ 9VHKQ\Z[ZV\[OVM5LZZ3HUKÄSS+\L[V[OLHSPNUTLU[VM[OL Rail freight in the region is presently marginal in comparison to operations. IYPKNLHUKP[ZHWWYVHJOLZP[JHUVUS`HSSV^MVYZPUNSLSHUL[YHMÄJ that by road, and the existing rail link at Aberdeen Harbour only to cross at any given time. takes 2% of freight from the harbour. This low usage is primarily (ZZVJPH[LKLZZLU[PHS^HZ[L^H[LYPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YLMVY[OL>HZ[L limited due to restrictions further up the line, however there may >H[LY;YLH[TLU[>VYRZPZWYLZLU[\UKLYNYV\UKPU:[-P[[PJRZ A Transport Appraisal has been carried out on behalf of ILZJVWLMVYPU[LUZPÄJH[PVUVM[OPZTVKLPUM\[\YL Park. Aberdeen Harbour Board as part of the evidence base for consenting the new harbour. This recommends improvements Pedestrian / Cycle Routes Periodically the plant can be odorous, either in prevailing to the Coast Road and existing railway bridge as part of an ^LH[OLYJVUKP[PVUZVYHJ[P]P[`2LSKH>H[LY:LY]PJLZOH]L (U\TILYVM,\YVWLHU5H[PVUHSHUK3VJHSUL[^VYRZMVYJ`JSPUN enhanced access to Bay of Nigg. engaged with external consultants who regularly review plant and recreation can be found within the study area: odour control and risk management. The movement patterns associated with the new harbour • ,\YV=LSVWYV\[LRUV^UHZ[OL5VY[O:LH*`JSL9V\[L" development are unlikely to result in an increase in city centre :JV[[PZO>H[LY^PSSJVU[PU\L[V^VYR^P[O[OLVWLYH[VYZ [YHMÄJ:VTLMYLPNO[[YHMÄJ^V\SKKPZ[YPI\[L[V[OLULHYI`(S[LUZ • 5VY[O:LH;YHPS5(=,5VY[YHPS7YVQLJ[WHY[S`M\UKLKI`[OL partners and other external stakeholders, to accommodate new HUK,HZ[;\SSVZPUK\Z[YPHSLZ[H[LZ^P[OYLTHPUPUNMYLPNO[[YHMÄJ ,<" demand and adhere to the responsibilities to minimise odour in able to distribute easily to the Trunk Road network via Hareness • National Cycle Network, Route 1; and accordance with the obligations set out in the statutory Odour 9VHK>LSSPUN[VU9VHK;YHMÄJ^V\SKILHISL[VTHRL\ZLVM Code of Practice. [OL(>79[VHJJLZZPUK\Z[YPHSHYLHZ[V[OL^LZ[HUKUVY[OVM • *VYL7H[OZ HUK  Aberdeen. ;OLYLHYLHSZVHU\TILYVMºN\PKLK»^HSRZHZZVJPH[LK^P[O;VYY` Mains Water Road network capacity for development over and above the including: Torry Churches Trail, Torry Coastal Trail, Torry Industrial :JV[[PZO>H[LYOH]LPUKPJH[LK[OH[HUL^^H[LYTHPUZ^PSSIL new harbour facility and other planned development is limited. & Maritime Trail, and Torry Urban Trail. required to serve the new harbour. This will be taken from a feed Public Transport Routes H[8\LLU,SPaHIL[O)YPKNL -PYZ[.YV\WWYV]PKLHU\TILYVMI\ZZLY]PJLZ[OYV\NOV\[ (ILYKLLU"YV\[LU\TILYZHUKY\U[OYV\NO[OL +L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRHYLH:LY]PJLU\TILYWYV]PKLZ LOCAL CONTEXT 12

FIGURE 4 Infrastructure Constraints and Opportunities Plan LOCAL CONTEXT 13

Land Use / Designations Business & Industry Residential :[-P[[PJRZ7HYRPZ[OLTVZ[HJJLZZPISLVWLUZWHJLH]HPSHISL[V the residents of Torry. It provides equipped play areas, playing (S[LUZHUK,HZ[;\SSVZHYLWYLKVTPUHU[S`JVTWYPZLKVMI\ZPULZZ North of the study area is the community of Torry. Torry has MPLSKZZRH[LWHYRZUH[\YL[YHPSZHUK[OLZJOLK\SLKTVU\TLU[ HUKPUK\Z[YPHS\ZLZ,HZ[;\SSVZJVTWYPZLZZTHSSZJHSLPUK\Z[YPHS ILLUOPNOSPNO[LKHZHWYPVYP[`HYLHMVY(ILYKLLU»Z*VTT\UP[` )SPZ[LKYLTHPUZVM:[-P[[PJRZ*O\YJOHUKHSZVPUJS\KLZ[OL ZP[LZZ\JOHZJHYZHSLYVVTZHUKVMÄJLZHZ^LSSHZSHYNLYZJHSL 9LNLULYH[PVU:[YH[LN`;OLMVY[OJVTPUNº:OHWPUN;VYY`» ,HZ[Tullos Burn. scrap merchants and waste stations. Altens comprises larger PUP[PH[P]Lwill seek to outline local regeneration priorities within ZJHSLOLH]`PUK\Z[YPHSZP[LZHUKSHYNLVMÄJL/8I\PSKPUNZSVJH[LK this area based on inputs from the local community. It is important to recognise the amenity value provided by this [V[OL^LZ[HSVUN>LSSPUN[VU9VHK and other green space / woodland areas within the immediate >LZ[VM[OLZ[\K`HYLHHYL[OLJVTT\UP[PLZVM[OL)H`VM area – in terms of their ability to enhance the natural Allocations for energy and waste developments are included in Nigg area including Nigg, Kincorth and Loirston. Kincorth is a environment, habitats and biodiversity, whilst also providing the emerging Local Development Plan. These include: WYLKVTPUHU[S`YLZPKLU[PHSOV\ZPUNLZ[H[L3VPYZ[VUPZPKLU[PMPLK opportunities to improve recreational activity. As such, they ^P[OPU[OL(3+7HZHU6WWVY[\UP[`:P[L673VPYZ[VU should inform any future improvements / enhancements within • >HZ[L9LJ`JSPUN-HJPSP[`¶(S[LUZ" HSSVJH[LKMVYOVTLZHUKOLJ[HYLZVMLTWSV`TLU[SHUK this area. • :VSHY,ULYN`+L]LSVWTLU[¶5LZZ3HUKÄSS"HUK To the south of the study area is the suburb of Cove which (**»Z6WLU:WHJL(\KP[UV[LZ[OH[HS[OV\NO;VYY`ILULÄ[ZMYVT • ,ULYN`MYVT>HZ[L-HJPSP[`¶,HZ[;\SSVZ is presently the subject of expansion with further consented a large amount of open space at Balnagask there is a relatively These proposals are at varying stages in their respective residential development under construction. ZTHSSHTV\U[VMZPNUPÄJHU[VWLUZWHJL^P[OPU[OLI\PS[\WHYLH consenting processes with the waste recycling facility at Altens (SZV^OPSZ[[OLX\HSP[`VMVWLUZWHJLH[:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRZJVYLZ being the most advanced and anticipated to be operational in Open Space / Recreation SV^[OL,HZ[;\SSVZ)\YU7YVQLJ[OHZPUJYLHZLK[OLIPVKP]LYZP[` 2017. ]HS\LMVYWHY[VM:[-P[[PJRZ7HYR+LZWP[L[OPZ[OLV]LYHSSX\HSP[` ;OLTVZ[ZPNUPMPJHU[VWLUYLJYLH[PVUHSZWHJLZ^P[OPU[OL remains poor in terms of its functionality and recreational use. Z[\K`HYLHHYL;\SSVZ/PSSHUK:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRPUJS\KPUN,HZ[ ;\SSVZBurn). ACC has also recently conducted a detailed review of play spaces in the city to prioritise areas for improvements. Tullos Hill provides a natural landscape in the midst of the The results of this review should be used to inform further conurbation. The hill provides numerous walking / cycling routes, improvements works in the area. as well as boasting a vast number of historic and archaeological features.

Development at Altens Industrial Estate LOCAL CONTEXT 14

0UHKKP[PVU[OLYLHYLHU\TILYVMZPNUPÄJHU[HYLHZVMVWLU “That where major infrastructure projects or other [OL*VHZ[HS7H[O;OL35*:ZP[LMVYTZWHY[VMº[OL.YHTWZ» space within the study area, including the Coastal Footpath, KL]LSVWTLU[ZULJLZZP[H[LJYVZZPUN[OL.YLLU:WHJL and is one of the largest remaining areas of semi-natural >HSRLY7HYR)HSUHNHZR.VSM*V\YZL*VYL7H[OZ  Network, such development shall take into account the vegetation in the Aberdeen City region. The proximity of the  HUK HUKHZZVJPH[LK^VVKSHUKHUKOHIP[H[ coherence of the network. In doing so measures shall be site to the residential areas of the City makes it an important taken to allow access across roads for wildlife and for recreational and educational resource. City Centre access and outdoor recreation purposes.” Loirston Loch LNCS Although outwith the boundary of the Development Framework, :P[LVM:WLJPHS:JPLU[PÄJ0U[LYLZ[:::0 This is one of the largest bodies of open water in the City. The Aberdeen City Centre lies a short distance to the north. This (:::0PZKLZPNUH[LK^P[OPU)H`VM5PNN;OLJVUKP[PVUVM[OL SVJOOHZHNVVK]HYPL[`VMHX\H[PJHUKTHYNPUHSÅVYH;OLYL is presently the subject of a masterplanning exercise aimed at :::0^HZSHZ[HZZLZZLKI`:5/PUHUK^HZKLLTLK[VIL are also various grassland and damp habitats, a small area of regenerating and revitalising the city centre. Proposals in the in a Favourable Recovered state. OLH[OWS\ZZVTLTP_LKHUK^L[^VVKSHUKHZTHSS:JV[ZWPUL vicinity should be careful not to compromise the aims of the City plantation and areas of gorse scrub. It is an important site locally Centre Masterplan and should be complementary. As a result, (UPUZWLJ[PVUI`:5/PUJVUÄYTLK[OH[JVHZ[HSLYVZPVU and regionally for overwintering birds. The site has a higher than HU`WYVWVZHSZVMZJHSLMVY\ZLZZ\JOHZYL[HPSVMMPJLOV[LSHUK is breaking down the platform created by tipping that was average diversity of birds and plants. The proximity of the site to leisure which would be best placed as part of the mixed use carried out as part of previous coastal protection measures the heathland areas of Kincorth and Tullos, and the coastal strip regeneration of the city centre are unlikely to be supported \UKLY[HRLUPU HUKPKLU[PÄLK[OH[P[PZJVUZPKLYLKSPRLS`[OH[ of Balnagask-Cove contributes to its value in forming a network within the Development Framework area. [OLZV\[OLYUZLJ[PVUVM[OL:::0^PSSILYLL_WVZLK^P[OPUHML^ of habitats to the south of Aberdeen. years. Nature Conservation and Local Planning Tullos Hill LNCS It is not considered that the proposed development at Bay Designations of Nigg will adversely impact directly upon the visibility of the ;\SSVZ/PSSMVYTZWHY[VMº[OL.YHTWZ»0[PZHMHPYS`SHYNLZP[L Green Belt exposures as there will be no direct disturbance of the cliff face. comprising a mixture of broadleaved woodland, rank neutral However, there is the potential for the development to alter the grassland, scrub woodland, bracken, acid grassland and dry A large area of land within the study area, along the Coast Road, current erosive processes occurring at the base of the cliff and OLH[O+\L[VP[ZZPaL[OLZP[LZ\WWVY[ZWVW\SH[PVUZVMSHYNLY ;\SSVZ/PSS:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRHUK)H`VM5PNNP[ZLSMMHSS^P[OPU.YLLU hence a hydrodynamic study is being undertaken to investigate mammals such as fox and roe deer. The site lies between the )LS[7VSPJ`5,MYVT(ILYKLLU3VJHS+L]LSVWTLU[7SHU(3+7 [OPZPZZ\LHZWHY[VM[OL,0( PUK\Z[YPHSLZ[H[LZVM,HZ[;\SSVZHUK(S[LUZHUKLU[Y`JHUIL PKLU[PMPLZ[OLHPTVM.YLLU)LS[KLZPNUH[PVU! gained from several points. There is a good network of paths Balnagask to Cove Local Nature Conservation Site throughout the site. “To maintain the identity of Aberdeen and the communities 35*: ^P[OPUHUKHYV\UK[OLJP[`I`KLÄUPUN[OLPYWO`ZPJHS 9P]LY+LL:WLJPHS(YLHMVY*VUZLY]H[PVU:(*HUK boundaries clearly, avoiding coalescence and urban sprawl, A stretch of coastline from Balnagask to Cove is designated as LNCS maintaining landscape setting and providing access to open H35*:JVTWYPZPUNJVHZ[HSJSPMMZHUKJH]LZZOPUNSLILHJOLZ space”. JVHZ[HSHUKUL\[YHSNYHZZSHUK,\YVWLHUKY`OLH[OHUKJVHZ[HS ;OL9P]LY+LLPZKLZPNUH[LKHZH:(*H[H,\YVWLHUSL]LS heath and areas of gorse scrub. These areas provide habitats >OPSZ[[OLWYVWVZHSZJVU[HPULK^P[OPU[OL+L]LSVWTLU[ 0[PZUV[LK[OH[VUS`LZZLU[PHSPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YLPKLU[PÄLKPU[OL(3+7 for coastal plant and insects as well as nesting sites for coastal -YHTL^VYRTH`UV[WO`ZPJHSS`PTWHJ[\WVU[OL:(*P[PZ]LY` which cannot be accommodated other than in the green belt will birds. close by and potential impacts should be considered. Relevant be considered. Habitat Regulation Appraisals will be carried out in consultation 2PUJVY[O/PSS3VJHS5H[\YL9LZLY]L359HUK35*: ^P[O:5/^OPJO^PSSHSZVPUJS\KL4VYH`-PY[O:(* Green Space Network Kincorth Hill was designated as a LNR in 1997. The site is ;OLTHQVYP[`VMSHUK^P[OPU[OLZ[\K`HYLH^OPJOPZPKLU[PÄLKHZ HWWYV_PTH[LS`OLJ[HYLZPUZPaLJVTWYPZPUNOLH[OSHUK .YLLU)LS[HSZVMHSSZ^P[OPU.YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYR7VSPJ`5, grassland, woodland, scrub and a small pond towards the from ALDP recognises that these areas provide opportunities eastern end. A network of paths link Kincorth Hill with other local to connect inner urban areas with their surrounding rural HYLHZZ\JOHZ[OL>LSSPUN[VU9VHK>VVKZ*V]L>VVKZHUK environments. The policy states: LOCAL CONTEXT 15

FIGURE 5 Land Use / Designations Constraints and Opportunities Plan LOCAL CONTEXT 16

Girdle Ness Lighthouse Place & People Heritage National Cycle Network Route 1 (under review) runs along the *VHZ[9VHK.YL`OVWL9VHKHUK:PUJSHPY9VHKSLHKPUNPU[V[OL There are a number of cultural heritage resources that are city. There are no designated cycle lanes along this route, and integral to the history of the wider community and area. Most road widths can be tight at points along the route. This route notable of these are the following: connects to further cycle routes within Torry, Cove and the city centre. • .PYKSL5LZZ3PNO[OV\ZL¶*H[LNVY`(SPZ[LKI\PSKPUN" • ;VYY`7VPU[)H[[LY`¶:JOLK\SLK4VU\TLU[" +PZJ\ZZPVUZ^P[O(**HUK5LZ[YHUZOH]LPKLU[PÄLK[OLULLKMVY improved cycling and recreation routes as part of the baseline • :[-P[[PJRZ*O\YJO¶:JOLK\SLK4VU\TLU[HUK*H[LNVY`) KL]LSVWTLU[ZJLUHYPV^OPJOPZILPUNMHJ[VYLK^P[OPU[OL,0( listed building; and • )HYVUZ*H[*YHIZHUK;\SSVZ*HPYUZ¶:JOLK\SLK Monuments associated with Tullos Hill. Community Projects :[-P[[PJRZ7HYROHZILLU[OLIHZPZMVYHU\TILYVMJVTT\UP[` (U\TILYVMºN\PKLK»^HSRZHZZVJPH[LK^P[O;VYY`PUJS\KPUN;VYY` projects over the years. Projects include: Churches Trail, Torry Coastal Trail, Torry Industrial & Maritime Trail and Torry Urban Trail provide a background on the history and St Fitticks Park Tree Planting heritage surrounding the Torry coast. :[-P[[PJRZ7HYR[YLLWSHU[PUNOHZILLUHUVUNVPUNWYVQLJ[ZPUJL Recreational Routes 2006. It was introduced by ACC to improve biodiversity, as well as the quality of greenspace for the local community. It (U\TILYVM,\YVWLHU5H[PVUHSHUK3VJHSUL[^VYRZMVYJ`JSPUN JVTWYPZLZHWWYV_PTH[LS`OLJ[HYLZ[YLLZ and recreation can be found within the study area. 0U[OL;YLLMVY,]LY`*P[PaLU7YVQLJ[^HZKLSP]LYLK 4VZ[UV[HIS`*VYL7H[O HUK[OL5VY[O:LH;YHPS^OPJOY\U \ZPUNM\UKPUNMYVTSVJHSI\ZPULZZLZHUK[OL:JV[[PZO9\YHS MYVT(ILYKLLU/HYIV\YPU[OLJP[`JLU[YLZV\[OVU[V:PUJSHPY Development Programme. The project saw 100 hectares of 9VHKMVSSV^LKI`.YL`OVWL9VHK)L[^LLU;VYY`)H[[LY`HUK woodland planting across 12 sites in the city, one of which being the southern point of Bay of Nigg the path runs adjacent to :[-P[[PJRZ7HYR;OLWYVQLJ[H[:[-P[[PJRZ7HYROHKHZPNUPÄJHU[ .YL`OVWL9VHK;OLYLPZH^OPUK\Z[Z\YMHJLKWH[O[OYV\NO amount of local community involvement especially from local the low sand dunes east of the road linking the car park at Bay ZJOVVSZ;OLWYVQLJ[NHPULKYLJVNUP[PVUPU[OL/LYHSK:VJPL[` of Nigg to the cliff top coastal path south of the Bay. Higher Awards in 2010. land viewing points around the coast at Torry Battery and the Bay of Nigg are excellent places to view dolphins. This, East Tullos Burn Project HSVUNZPKLZJOLTLZZ\JOHZº+VSWOPU^H[JO»OH]LOLSWLKH[[YHJ[ 0U[OL,HZ[;\SSVZ)\YU7YVQLJ[^HZLZ[HISPZOLKI`(** thousands of tourists to Aberdeen, making it an important eco- in order to improve the water quality of the burn which runs tourism attraction for the city. [OYV\NO:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRWYV]PKLH^PSKSPMLOH]LUHUKILJVTLHU A network of paths is present on Tullos Hill. The paths meander attractive feature to be enjoyed by the local community. Funding through scrub and woodland, rough grassland, and heathland. MVY[OLWYVQLJ[JHTLMYVT(**[OL:JV[[PZO,U]PYVUTLU[ :VTLPTWYV]LTLU[ZHYLYLX\PYLKPUVYKLY[VLUHISLHJJLZZ[V 7YV[LJ[PVU(NLUJ`»Z>H[LY,U]PYVUTLU[-\UK(ILYKLLU all users. The network provides a number of archaeological and .YLLUZWHJL;Y\Z[;V[HS, 7(ILYKLLU-VY^HYKHUK[OL historical sites along the routes, as well as panoramic views 5VY[O,HZ[:JV[SHUK)PVKP]LYZP[`7HY[ULYZOPW3VJHSZJOVVS across the city. JOPSKYLU^LYLPU]VS]LKPU[OLÄUPZOPUN[V\JOLZVM[OLWYVQLJ[" assisted by project funders and supporters, the children planted approximately 1,000 plants by hand. LOCAL CONTEXT 17

View from North Headland toward Torry

Visibility towards the bay are contained locally and as such, they are limited in their extent. A Landscape and Visual Appraisal has been carried out for )H`VM5PNNHUKH:LHZJHWL3HUKZJHWLHUK=PZ\HS0TWHJ[ Any proposals within the Development Framework study Assessment is being carried out for the harbour proposals area will need to look at the potential effects on the following HZWHY[VM[OL,0(-\Y[OLY3HUKZJHWLHUK=PZ\HS0TWHJ[ receptors: Assessments may be required in future for other development proposals within the framework area. • Residential properties;

City Views • Recreational activities; ;OL]PL^ZMYVT[OLTHPUYVHKZZLJVUKHY`YVHKZ,KPUI\YNO • Road users; Aberdeen railway line and along the river valleys do not generally provide open views of the city. Locally prominent landform • Rail users; and features such as Tullos Hill curtail views from the south but do • Marine activities. provide a sense of arrival on approach to the city. However, from the more elevated areas to the west (A96 at Tyrebagger Hill) and Costal Area Views south west (A90 Kincorth Hill) there are views of the wider city and its setting between the hills and the sea. The coastal area consists of a narrow strip of farmland which slopes gently down to the tops of rugged coastal cliffs. To the Views from the train entering Aberdeen provide panoramic views LHZ[VM[OLYHPS^H`SPULL_WHUZP]L]PL^ZV\[[V[OL5VY[O:LH HJYVZZ[OLY\NNLKJVHZ[OPNOHIV]L[OL5VY[O:LHILMVYL HUKUVY[O[V^HYKZ.PYKSL5LZZHYLVI[HPULK=PL^ZPUSHUKHYL Z^LLWPUNPUSHUKHUKY\UUPUNIL[^LLU;VYY`HUK,HZ[;\SSVZ restricted by the Coast Road, the railway line and the rising crossing the River Dee and entering the city centre. landform of Tullos Hill. Access is provided along the coastal path which follows the cliff tops and vegetation is limited to scrub due Bay of Nigg Views [VZHS[ZWYH`HUK[OLHYLHZL_WVZ\YL[V^PUK;OLHYLHPZKLÄULK )H`VM5PNNPZ]PZPISL[VHUKMYVT.PYKSL5LZZHUK)HSUHNHZR I`HU\TILYVMKPZ[PUJ[P]LJOHYHJ[LYPZ[PJZ^OPJOHYLPKLU[PÄLK ^P[ONSPTWZLK]PL^ZMYVT[OLKPZ[HU[5VY[O)LHJO[V.PYKSL below: Ness. Views from Balnagask are obtained across open space, • Coastal cliffs; HS[OV\NO[OLZL]PL^ZHYLPUÅ\LUJLKI`PUK\Z[YPHSKL]LSVWTLU[H[ ;\SSVZHUK[OL>HZ[L>H[LY;YLH[TLU[>VYRZ-YVT.PYKSL5LZZ • The open, agricultural character; views across the bay to the south at Tullos Hill are panoramic, • The presence of a main railway line; but not remote in nature. Views north, from the southern • Minor roads; HWWYVHJO[V[OLJP[`VU[OL,KPUI\YNO(ILYKLLUYHPS^H`SPUL • Views to the sea; and HYLPUÅ\LUJLKI`[OLJP[`ZR`SPULHUK[OLIH`PZZLLUPU[OL context of the city in the background. • Views to adjacent industrial estate.

Although open in character, the elevated landscape surrounding The area has a high degree of visibility from the main Aberdeen Bay of Nigg creates a sense of enclosure due to the steeply ¶ ,KPUI\YNOYHPS^H`SPULHUKMYVT[OLTPUVYI\[I\Z`*VHZ[ rising cliffs, and as such, the area is primarily only visible from Road which follows it. The northern end of the character area is within the immediate bay area. However, views out to the coast generally not visible from surrounding areas, however views from HYLL_WHUZP]LHUK:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRJYLH[LZHZLUZLVMVWLUULZZ .PYKSL5LZZHJYVZZ)H`VM5PNNHYLHMMVYKLK within the area. This is an area of open coastal farmland with limited Visibility of Bay of Nigg is obtained from a high number of visual opportunities for development, but some scope for enhancing receptors within close proximity (i.e. Balnagask) however, views its landscape. LOCAL CONTEXT 18

FIGURE 6 Place and People Constraints and Opportunities Plan 19 03. Existing Policy & Regulations

THE OBJECTIVES, PROPOSALS AND PRINCIPLES CONTAINED IN THIS SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE ARE REQUIRED R TO RESPOND TO EXISTING POLICY, GUIDANCE AND LEGISLATION ON A RANGE OF MATTERS. AS THE BAY OF NIGG DEVELOPMENTOPMENT FRAMEWORK ENCOMPASSES SUCH A LARGE AREA IT INTERACTS WITH NUMEROUS DESIGNATIONS. IT WILL ULTIMATELYELY FORM PART OF THE STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT PLAN COVERING THE AREA AND MUST THEREFORE COMPLY WITH ITS TERMS.

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The following policies in the LDP are of particular relevance to $/'37VSPJ`+¶8\HSP[`7SHJLTHRPUNI` $/'37VSPJPLZ)0)\ZPULZZHUKIndustrial Land [OPZ:\WWSLTLU[HY`.\PKHUJLHSVUNZPKLYLX\PYLTLU[ZMVY[OL +LZPNU seeks to secure quality through high standards of Z\WWVY[Z*SHZZHUK\ZLZPUHWWYVWYPH[Llocations. This Development Framework as a result: design and fostering a sense of place. includes a provision for protection of residential amenity.

$/'37VSPJ`0¶0UMYHZ[Y\J[\YLDelivery and The Development Framework should ensure that proposals Planning Obligations require that development be supported for development are in line with the principles set out in The Development Framework should seek to maximise the by suitable infrastructure, services and facilities. +LZPNUPUN:[YLL[ZHUK(**»Z:\WWSLTLU[HY`.\PKHUJL use of established areas of business and industrial land regarding street layout and design. It should seek to MVYZPTPSHYHUKJVTWSLTLU[HY`\ZLZ>OLYLJVUÅPJ[PUN preserve residential amenity through masterplanning, siting land uses occur, their interrelationship should be managed The Development Framework should therefore identify the and design, avoiding neighbouring developments which are through the development process so as to minimise impact necessary infrastructure interventions necessary to enable incompatible. upon residential amenity and business viability. new development and ensure that these are brought on stream in tandem to avoid any detrimental impact to the $/'37VSPJ`;¶:\Z[HPUHISLHUK(J[P]L $/'37VSPJPLZ5,¶.YLLU:WHJLNetwork seek wider network. ;YH]LS require that permeability be maintained and enhanced to protect the integrity and coherence of the .:5>OLYL through new development and accessibility to employment PTWHJ[PZ\UH]VPKHISLTP[PNH[PVUZOV\SKLUOHUJLthe wider $/'3  7VSPJPLZ ; ¶ 3HUK MVY ;YHUZWVY[ opportunities, essential services and recreation maximised. network. supports enabling transportation works including improved rail services. ;OL+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRZOV\SKOPNOSPNO[[OL.:5 The Development Framework should seek to preserve and and opportunities for its enhancement as a recreational and The Development Framework should ensure that enhance existing sustainable transport routes as well as ^PSKSPMLYLZV\YJL>OLYLHYLHZVM[OL.:5HYLKLLTLK[V development is accompanied by appropriate supporting maximise opportunities for new ones. Particular emphasis be essential to accommodate infrastructure improvements transportation works and should consider the long term should be given to walking and cycling routes between the which would affect its function at a particular location, potential for enhanced rail services. masterplan areas as well as building on existing potential for improvements to the wider network should be secured public transport and rail freight opportunities. through the development process. $/'37VSPJPLZ;¶4HUHNPUN[OLTransport Impact of DevelopmentYLX\PYLZ[OH[Z\MMPJPLU[TLHZ\YLZ $/'37VSPJ`+¶/PZ[VYPJ,U]PYVUTLU[ seek to $/'37VSPJPLZ5,¶.YLLU)LS[ affords WYV[LJ[PVU HYL[HRLU[VTPUPTPZL[YHMMPJNLULYH[LK minimise and mitigate against impact upon the built heritage. [V[OL.)MYVTKL]LSVWTLU[,_JLW[PVUZPUJS\KLessential infrastructure. The Development Framework should therefore seek to maximise the use of sustainable modes of transport such ;OL+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRZOV\SKOPNOSPNO[ZPNUPÄJHU[ The Development Framework should seek to maintain the HZ^HSRPUNJ`JSPUNHUKW\ISPJ[YHUZWVY[YHPSMYLPNO[>OLYL aspects of the built heritage and ensure that any adverse YVSLHUKM\UJ[PVUVM[OLNYLLUILS[PUSPUL^P[O:77HUK road vehicular movements are necessary by the nature of impacts upon them as a result of development are suitably LDP policy. Any amendments to the green belt boundary the journeys being undertaken, these should be directed to mitigated and minimised through the development process. to accommodate new development should be brought the most appropriate directions in order to minimise impacts forward through development plan review. upon already pressured parts of the network. $/'37VSPJ`+¶3HUKZJHWL requires that new development has a strong landscape framework and is $/'37VSPJPLZ5,;YLLZHUKWoodlands informed by landscape appraisal. presume against development that will result in loss of trees and woodlands that contribute to nature conservation, The Development Framework should acknowledge landscape character or local amenity. areas of landscape sensitivity and plan for development HJJVYKPUNS`>OLYLSHUKZJHWLPTWHJ[TH`HYPZLHZHYLZ\S[ The Development Framework should seek to direct of development, these should be suitably assessed and development toward areas which would not result in mitigated against through the development process. HK]LYZLPTWHJ[\WVU[YLLZHUK^VVKSHUK>OLYLHYLHZ of woodland are deemed to be essential to accommodate infrastructure improvements which would affect existing trees or woodland, replacement planting should be secured through the development process. EXISTING POLICY & REGULATIONS 22

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THE NEED FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK STEMS DIRECTLY FROM THE PROPOSALS BY ABERDEENBERDEEN HARBOUR BOARDBOA TO EXPAND ITS FACILITIES INTO BAY OF NIGG. THE INTRODUCTION OF THIS SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF INFRASTRUCTUREE AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER INTO THIS AREA WILL UNDOUBTEDLY BRING PRESSURE FOR CHANGE IN THE AREA AND IT IS THISHIS PRESSURE WHICH THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK SEEKS TO MANAGE.

FIGURE 8 Timeline of Key Publications Directions for Growth Directions EIA Scoping Report BIGGAR Economic Report Strategic Development Plan City and Shire Aberdeen National Planning Framework National Renewables Infrastructure Plan Stage 1 National Renewables Infrastructure Plan Stage 2 National Renewables Infrastructure Harbour Development Framework Aberdeen Case for Growth City Local Development Plan Aberdeen Proposed Masterplan City Centre Aberdeen

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Net economic impact of Aberdeen Harbour in year 20:

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New Industries Discussions and workshops with existing Harbour Customers Environment established that each set of users has varying needs, but that In addition to the individual development components of the JVTTVUYLX\PYLTLU[ZHYLL]PKLU[;OL6PSHUK.HZPUK\Z[Y` As is evident from the local analysis, there are an abundance baseline scenario, the new harbour will likely attract a range is well established in the region and will likely continue to of environmental factors which must be given appropriate of new industries to the area as well as intensifying existing use existing bases both in and around the existing harbour JVUZPKLYH[PVUWYPVY[VTHRPUNÄYTKLJPZPVUZVU[OLM\[\YLVM industries, each of which have differing operational needs. These and on peripheral industrial estates around the city. This [OLHYLH;OLZLJVUZPKLYH[PVUZ^PSSPUÅ\LUJLOV^[OLHYLHJHU are likely to include: notwithstanding, there would be additional demand for new HJJVTTVKH[LJOHUNL^P[OV\[ZPNUPÄJHU[HK]LYZLPTWHJ[\WVU facilities around the new harbour. the environmental qualities which make it unique and of value to • 6PSHUK.HZ" residents and visitors. • Decommissioning; New or emerging industries to the region would require new premises to establish themselves in the area. All parties agreed In this regard, the Development Framework has been • Offshore Renewables; [OH[JSVZLWYV_PTP[`[V[OLUL^OHYIV\Y^V\SKILVMNYLH[ Z\IQLJ[[V:[YH[LNPJ,U]PYVUTLU[HS(ZZLZZTLU[HUK/HIP[H[Z • Tourism – Cruise and possibly Ferry; ILULMP[and would be where greatest development pressure Regulations Assessment. Accordingly, this report should be • :\IZLH"HUK would gather. New development would likely be focused within read in conjunction with the respective assessments. For • .LULYHSJHYNVHUKZOPWWPUN either [OL,HZ[;\SSVZVY(S[LUZPUK\Z[YPHSLZ[H[LPUVYKLY[V M\Y[OLY0UMVYTH[PVUVU[OPZTH[[LYWSLHZLYLMLY[V7HNLVM JHWP[HSPZLVUthe regeneration opportunities. [OPZDocument. ;OLUL^OHYIV\YT\Z[ILÅL_PISLHUKHKHW[HISLM\[\YL proofed to long term changes in economic circumstances. It As well as land and property in proximity to the harbour, the The proposals by Aberdeen Harbour Board for the construction is not possible to accurately predict the changes in markets ability to access and egress without impediment was considered and operation of the Harbour at Bay of Nigg, with associated and the likelihood of certain industries locating within Aberdeen essential. essential infrastructure have been subject to an ,U]PYVUTLU[HS HUK[OLYLNPVU/V^L]LYI`THRPUNJVUKP[PVUZHZÅL_PISLHUK Impact Assessment. Further to this, any subsequent planning as attractive as possible to these industries it will be possible applications for individual proposals for development will also to maximise the chances of their locking into the existing YLX\PYL[VILJVUZPKLYLKHNHPUZ[[OL[LYTZVM[OL,U]PYVUTLU[HS knowledge and skills base which exists in Aberdeen and in turn 0TWHJ[(ZZLZZTLU[:JV[SHUK9LN\SH[PVUZHUK,0(JHYYPLK ZLJ\YLILULÄ[Z[V[OL^PKLYHYLH out if necessary.

View across St Fitticks Park looking east toward the Nigg Waste Water Treatment Plant & North Sea THE DRIVERSFORCHANGE&SENSITIVITIES u 04Sp 04Ot21 o 04Dc21 a 05Fb21 a 05Apr2015 Mar2015 Feb2015 Jan2015 Dec2014 Nov 2014 Oct2014 Sept2014 Aug 2014    Torry Community Council Presentation

Project Team Meeting     Project Team Meeting   Public Exhibition (Old Torry Community Centre)  Public Exhibition (Old Torry Community Centre)  Public Exhibition (Tullos Community Learning Centre) 22      23 Public Exhibition (East of Scotland College, Altens) PHASE 1 ENGAGEMENT East Tullos Business & Land Workshop  Altens Business & Land Workshop

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Planning & Transportation Workshop  community andstakeholderengagement. informed byarobust andwide-rangingprogramme of The preparation oftheDevelopmentFramework hasbeen as stakeholderworkshopswithawiderangeofparties. 2016. Thishasinvolvedpublicmeetingsandexhibitionsaswell 57-HUK[OL7YVWVZLK(ILYKLLU*P[`3VJHS+L]LSVWTLU[7SHU :JV[[PZO.V]LYUTLU[HUK(ILYKLLU*P[`*V\UJPSPUWYLWHYPUN Board, topublicandstakeholderengagementcarriedoutbythe case forgrowth andsiteselectionprocess by Aberdeen Harbour consulted onwidelysincetheirinception,through buildingthe The proposals foranewharbouratBay ofNigghavebeen People Environment Workshop    Public Exhibition (Union Square) 

4LL[PUN7YLZLU[H[PVU>VYRZOVW,_OPIP Public Exhibition (Aberdeen Maritime Museum)   Project Team Meeting   Torry Community Council Workshop   Project Team Meeting   Roads Workshop   Torry Community Council Workshop [PVU HUKYLHJOLKPUL_JLZZVMPUKP]PK\HSZ MVSSV^\WVU[OLÄYZ[WOHZLYHUMYVT-LIY\HY`[V1\UL PUL_JLZZVMPUKP]PK\HSZ;OLZLJVUKWOHZL^OPJO^HZH WOHZLYHUMYVT(\N\Z[[V5V]LTILYHUKYLHJOLK +L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYR^HZZWSP[PU[V[^VWOHZLZ;OLÄYZ[ The programme ofstakeholdersandpublicengagementforthe HarbourCustoms. • CoveandAltensCommunityCouncil; • NiggCommunityCouncil; • Torry CommunityCouncil; • • • presentations were heldwith: In additiontopublicengagementevents,workshopsandupdate 7SHUUPUNHUK;YHUZWVY[H[PVU:[HRLOVSKLYZ" ,U]PYVUTLU[HS:[HRLOVSKLYZ" PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT  

Public Exhibition (Tesco) May 2015    Public Exhibition (Tesco)  Public Exhibition (Union Square)   Public Exhibition (Marischal College) 27 THE DRIVERS FOR CHANGE & SENSITIVITIES 28

Throughout the consultation process a wide range of feedback ;OLM\SSÄUKPUNZHUKV\[JVTLZVM[OL^VYRZOVWZHUKJVTT\UP[` The tables below outline some of the key issues raised at the was received, outlining the various issues that different groups engagement events are set out in the Bay of Nigg Development various events: and individuals highlighted as of particular importance to them. -YHTL^VYR!)HJRNYV\UK9LWVY[HUK,UNHNLTLU[9LWVY[

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IN EMBRACING A LONG-TERM AND STRATEGIC APPROACH TO PLACEMAKING, IT HAS BEEN ESSENTIAL TO CONSIDER THIS DOCUMENT IN THE CONTCONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF WHICH IT WILL FORM A CONSTITUENT PART. DEVELOPMENT PLAN CYCLES ARE 5 YEARS LONG AND AS A RESULTESULT THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THIS CONTEXT. ANYTHING PROPOSED IN YEARS 1 – 10 MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH THE ABERDEEABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2014) AND ABERDEEN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2016). LATER PHASES WILL REQUIRE TO BEE CONSIDERED UPON EACH LDP REVIEW IN THE CONTEXT OF EMERGING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES. ALL PHASES WILL REQUIRE TO RELATE TO THEE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK SET OUT IN THE INTRODUCTION AND VISION (PAGE 3). A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 32

The overall Development Framework approach comprises a two tiered process which is set out as follows:

Development Framework Following the application of mitigation measures, we can conclude that the Draft Framework would ILSPRLS`[VOH]LHZPNUPMPJHU[LMMLJ[VU,\YVWLHUZP[LZSPZ[LKPU[OPZHZZLZZTLU[LP[OLYHSVUL The Development Framework considers how the wider study area relates to the surrounding area, VYPUcombination with other aspects of the same Framework or other plans or projects. However, and seeks to improve both its physical and non-physical connections therein. by its nature as a strategic document, the Framework is considered to be high level and therefore further /9(HWWYVWYPH[LHZZLZZTLU[Z^PSSILYLX\PYLKHZTVYLKLMPULKHUKKL[HPSLKWYVWVZHSZ Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Appraisal JVTLforward, which includes the requirement for project level HRA. OPSL[OLZP[LMVY[OLUL^OHYIV\YOHZILLUJVUZPKLYLK\UKLY[OL:,(MVY Individual Masterplans will be prepared for each of the sub- IV[O57-HUKWYVWVZLK3+7HZ[OL+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRJVUZPKLYZSHUKIL`VUK HYLHZ;OLZL^PSSILHYLHZWLJPÄJHUKYLSH[L[V[OLM\[\YL [OPZdesignation it was considered that screening should be undertaken. development areas within their respective study areas. They will have a more particular focus on improving, extending and )`]PY[\LVMP[ZUH[\YLHUKZJHSL[OLZJYLLUPUNYLWVY[JVUMPYTLK[OH[[OLYL^HZ[OLSPRLSPOVVKVM diversifying the activity and associated commercial offer. ZPNUPMPJHU[LU]PYVUTLU[HSLMMLJ[ZHUK[OLYLMVYLHU:,(!,U]PYVUTLU[HS9LWVY[VU[OL -YHTL^VYR^HZYLX\PYLK;OPZ,U]PYVUTLU[HS9LWVY[T\Z[ILYLHKPUJVUQ\UJ[PVU^P[O[OPZ It is envisaged that the individual masterplans, and development +L]LSVWTLU[Framework. components within, will be progressed by the following parties and likely in the following order: ;VZ\TTHYPZL[OLMPUKPUNZVM[OL,U]PYVUTLU[HS9LWVY[P[PZV\Y]PL^[OH[[OL:,(HZZLZZTLU[ process has had a positive effect on the creation of the Nigg Bay (Bay of Nigg) Development -YHTL^VYRKVJ\TLU[;OL:,(WYVJLZZOHZPKLU[PMPLK[OLRL`LU]PYVUTLU[HSPZZ\LZJVUZ[YHPU[Z Masterplan Area Responsibility Timescale HUK[YLUKZHZ^LSSHZ[OLSPRLS`ZPNUPMPJHU[ULNH[P]LLMMLJ[ZVU[OLLU]PYVUTLU["LMMLJ[Z[OH[ Bay of Nigg Aberdeen Harbour ALDP 2016 were not anticipated at the start of the planning process. The process has enabled appropriate Board / Aberdeen City mitigation measures to be set against such negative effects, and incorporated into the Council Framework. >P[O[OLPUJVYWVYH[PVUVMTP[PNH[PVUTLHZ\YLZHUKHSVUNZPKLVUNVPUNTVUP[VYPUNVM [OLZPNUPMPJHU[LMMLJ[ZPKLU[PMPLKP[PZJVUZPKLYLK[OH[[OLWYVWVZHSZPUJS\KLKPU[OL5PNN)H`)H` Altens Aberdeen City Council ALDP 2022 VM5PNN+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRHYLPUSPUL^P[O[OLYLX\PYLTLU[ZVM5H[PVUHS7SHUUPUN / Scottish Enterprise / -YHTL^VYR:JV[[PZO7SHUUPUN7VSPJ`[OL(ILYKLLU*P[`HUK:OPYL:[YH[LNPJ+L]LSVWTLU[7SHU Landowners HUK7YVWVZLK+L]LSVWTLU[7SHU;OLTP[PNH[PVUPUJVYWVYH[LKPU[OLHZZLZZTLU[[OL-YHTL^VYR PKLU[PMPLZTLHZ\YLZ[OH[^PSSWYL]LU[YLK\JLVYVMMZL[HU`ZPNUPMPJHU[HK]LYZLLMMLJ[ZVU[OL East Tullos Aberdeen City Council ALDP 2027 LU]PYVUTLU[when implementing the Framework. Overall the environmental assessment has / Scottish Enterprise / helped to guide our preference for development options and design and development principles Landowners to help guide the form of development in the Framework area.

:PTPSHYS`K\L[V[OLWYLZLUJLVM[OLX\HSPM`PUNPU[LYLZ[ZVMULHYI`5H[\YHZP[LZH/HIP[H[Z Regulations Appraisal (HRA) Appropriate Assessment was required and has been undertaken The option testing process within the • ,JVUVT`)\ZPULZZ" on the Development Framework. This assessment and the associated mitigation measures must Baseline Report resulted in an indicative be read in conjunction with this Development Framework. • Land Use; vision for development. The development • Infrastructure and Access; ;VZ\TTHYPZL[OLMPUKPUNZVM[OPZHWWYHPZHS"[OL+YHM[-YHTL^VYRPZSPRLS`[VOH]LHZPNUPMPJHU[ vision, strategic objectives, and a list of key • 7\ISPJ:WHJLZHUK(JJLZZ" PUKP]PK\HSHUKPUJVTIPUH[PVULMMLJ[ZVUX\HSPM`PUNPU[LYLZ[ZVM9P]LY+LL:WLJPHS(YLH design and development principles can be VM*VUZLY]H[PVU:(*4VYH`-PY[O:(*0ZSLVM4H`:(*HUK)LY^PJRZOPYLHUK5VY[O articulated, and are set out on the following • ,U]PYVUTLU["HUK 5VY[O\TILYSHUK*VHZ[:(*;OLZLX\HSPM`PUNPU[LYLZ[ZPUJS\KLNYL`ZLHSZKVSWOPUZV[[LYZHUK pages. • *VTT\UP[`)LULÄ[Z ([SHU[PJ:HSTVU>LHYLOV^L]LYHISL[VHKKYLZZ[OLHK]LYZLLMMLJ[ZVM[OLWYVWVZHS The objectives and principles for each of on the integrity of the protected species when we apply mitigation measures in the National ,HJO4HZ[LYWSHUHUKHSSZ\IZLX\LU[ the Masterplan areas; Bay of Nigg, Altens 7SHUUPUN-YHTL^VYR(ILYKLLU*P[` :OPYL:[YH[LNPJ+L]LSVWTLU[7SHUHUK(ILYKLLU development proposals will be expected to HUK,HZ[;\SSVZHYLJH[LNVYPZLK\UKLY[OL 3VJHSDevelopment Plan to the Framework. YLÅLJ[[OLZLWYPUJPWSLZ following headings: 33

FIGURE 16 Building a New Harbour

;OLKL]LSVWTLU[MYHTL^VYRPKLU[PÄLZH series of key infrastructure interventions or gateways, where investment is required to realise the potential of each of the masterplan areas. These are set against future development plan reviews and stage by stage will unlock the key phases of development.

1 A new harbour at Bay of Nigg; Upgrading the road network in and 2 around Altens; and 3 Providing a direct link from Bay of Nigg [V,HZ[;\SSVZ

Note: The provision of major infrastructure improvements (i.e. a road link from The Bay of 5PNN[V,HZ[;\SSVZHYLPUKPJH[P]LHUK^PSS ILrequired to be considered during subsequent Reviews of the Aberdeen LDP. This would IL\UKLY[HRLUL]LY``LHYZ MVSSV^PUNsubsequent adoption of the proposed Aberdeen LDP in 201. Developer contributions for infrastructure interventions, and any other local infrastructure improvements, will be sought from developers in the development framework area with the scale of contributions agreed with Aberdeen City Council through Transport Assessments and in line with Circular 1/2010. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 34

FIGURE 17 Delivery Plan - Years 1-5 A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 35

THE 3 GATEWAYS FOR DELIVERY AND THEIR CONSTITUENT COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN SET AGAINST 5 YEAR PHASES IN FIGURE 18 Key Move No.1 LINE WITH FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEWS. THESE IDENTIFY THE TIMING OF INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION ALONGSIDE PUBLIC REALM AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS.

@LHYZ5L^/HYIV\YH[)H`VM5PNN 1 + Improvements to Coast Road

The key access issues for Bay of Nigg are the maintenance and improvement of the existing road network to enable construction and early years of operation of the new harbour.

;OPZ^PSSPU]VS]L[OLYLYV\[PUNHUKJSVZ\YLVMWHY[ZVM.YL`OVWL9VHK:[-P[[PJRZ9VHKHUK[OL Coast Road around the new harbour and the formation of new vehicular access points into the harbour.

During construction, vehicular access will be taken from the two headlands so as to facilitate construction of the breakwaters. The southern access will be maintained in perpetuity thereafter for future maintenance of the southern breakwater, while access to the northern breakwater for maintenance will be taken from the quayside.

The existing road network has capacity to accommodate harbour construction and early years of VWLYH[PVUHSILP[^P[OTPUVYPTWYV]LTLU[Z[V[OLUL[^VYRHUK[YHMÄJTHUHNLTLU[TLHZ\YLZPU place.

(SS/.=[YHMMPJ[VHUKMYVT[OLOHYIV\YK\YPUNJVUZ[Y\J[PVUHUKVWLYH[PVU^V\SK[YH]LSMYVT[OL ZV\[O¶\ZPUN*VHZ[9VHK]PH/HYLULZZ9VHKPU[V(S[LUZ0UK\Z[YPHS,Z[H[LHUKIL`VUKVU[V >LSSPUN[VU9VHK;OPZ^V\SKLUZ\YL[OH[/.=[YHMMPJHZZVJPH[LK^P[O[OLOHYIV\Y^V\SKH]VPK [YH]LSHSVUN=PJ[VYPH9VHK:[-P[[PJR»Z9VHK.YL`OVWL9VHKHUKV[OLYYLZPKLU[PHSZ[YLL[Z ^P[OPUTorry and / or Cove.

(U`WV[LU[PHSPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YLPTWYV]LTLU[Z^PSSILPKLU[PMPLKHUKHNYLLK[OYV\NO[OL HWWYV]HSprocess for the harbour expansion. Possible interventions could include:

• Road surface and overlay improvements;

• Road widening (parts of Coast Road from the railway bridge to Hareness Road);

• (S[LYH[PVUZ[VSPULTHYRPUNHUK[YHMMPJZPNUHS[PTPUNZVU*VHZ[9VHK)YPKNL"VY

• ,UOHUJLTLU[Z[VWLKLZ[YPHUHUKJ`JSLYV\[LZ

In relation to public transport, whilst demand assessments cannot be undertaken until the harbour is operational, commitment from various bus operators has been provided to extend current service provision to include the harbour within respective bus routes. To this extent, the harbour proposal includes land for the provision of a bus stop and bus turning area, accessed off Coast Road, to facilitate the provision of such facilities.

:JV[[PZO>H[LYOHZPKLU[PMPLK[OLULLKMVYUL^^H[LYTHPUZ[VZLY]L[OLUL^OHYIV\Y^OPJO ^PSSlikely be required from the point of operation commencing. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 36

Years 1 - 5 Bay of Nigg Masterplan • Archaeology; and Beyond the harbour and its construction site, a number of other • Marine Mammals and Birds. matters require further consideration. These predominantly relate 0[PZLU]PZHNLK[OH[[OL)H`VM5PNN4HZ[LYWSHU^PSSILÄYZ[VM[OL to provision of public open spaces for recreation and movement three sub-areas to be developed. This will enable the delivery of ;OL,0(OHZILLUJHYYPLKV\[VUS`MVY[OLOHYIV\YWYVWVZHSZHZ and to transport infrastructure. In planning for these functions, [OLUL^OHYIV\YPUSPUL^P[O(ILYKLLU/HYIV\Y)VHYK»ZJYP[PJHS these are the only development component of the Development consideration must be given to the impacts on the natural path programme of works. The harbour, its operational area Framework which are at a stage that they can be progressed environment, both terrestrial and marine, in terms of habitat, HUKHU`[LTWVYHY`JVUZ[Y\J[PVUHYLHZ^PSSMHSS^P[OPU[OLKLÄULK towards applications for consent. All other development habitat connectivity, and individual species. 57-IV\UKHY`HZZOV^UVU-PN\YL components are outwith the control of Aberdeen Harbour Board HUKKVUV[MVYTWHY[VM[OLPYZWLJPÄJWYVWVZHSZMVYOHYIV\Y Critical interactions will be between the construction and expansion. operations of the harbour with adjacent land uses. There will be a need to maintain an acceptable level of public access to open The harbour proposals will be subject to three separate but spaces around the site during construction then reinstatement of closely interlinked consenting regimes. These are: temporary construction areas after construction. • (/HYIV\Y9L]PZPVU6YKLY\UKLY[OL/HYIV\YZ:JV[SHUK(J[ (ZWYL]PV\ZS`YLMLYYLKHU,0(PZILPUNJHYYPLKV\[I`(ILYKLLU  " Harbour Board which will assess the potential environmental • 4HYPUL3PJLUJLZ\UKLY[OL4HYPUL:JV[SHUK(J["HUK impact of the construction and operation of the new harbour development and any essential infrastructure and will propose • Planning Permission under the Town and Country Planning Z\P[HISLTP[PNH[PVUTLHZ\YLZ;OL,0(^PSSMVYTHRL`JVTWVULU[ :JV[SHUK(J[ HZHTLUKLKI`[OL7SHUUPUN:JV[SHUK of the consenting process. Act 2006. FIGURE 19 Bay of Nigg Masterplan Area

This will include chapters covering a range of topics, including: The extent to which the various components will be required will be agreed with each of the three regulators. However, it is widely • :VJPVLJVUVTPJZ" agreed that the Harbour Revision Order (HRO) and Marine • :LHZJHWLHUK3HUKZJHWL=PZ\HS0TWHJ[(ZZLZZTLU[" Licence will represent the principal consent for the delivery of the harbour with planning permission required for those landward • (PY8\HSP[`" elements of the development that lie outwith the HRO boundary • ,JVSVN`HUK7YV[LJ[LK:WLJPLZ" and are not deemed to be permitted development. • .LVSVN`HUK3HUK*VU[HTPUH[PVU" Any impact upon the marine environment will be assessed • Flood Risk; [OYV\NO[OL,0(HUKTHUHNLK[OYV\NO[OL/96HUK4HYPUL • Transport; Licensing processes. In addition, other consents and licences • .LVWO`ZPJHS" may be required, such as Controlled Activities Regulations licences and protected species licences, depending on the • Metocean; ÄUKPUNZVM[OL,0( • Hydrodynamic and Plume Modelling; • Blasting; A Transport Assessment is being carried out which will support [OL]HYPV\ZHWWSPJH[PVUZHUKPUMVYT[OL,0(HUK)H`VM5PNN • )LU[OPJHUK0U[LY[PKHS:\Y]L`Z" masterplan. This will consider amongst other items the ability to • -PZOHUK:OLSSÄZO" YLZ[YPJ[/.=HJJLZZHUKLNYLZZ[V[OLUL^OHYIV\Y]PH;VYY`[OL • Commercial Fisheries; PTWSPJH[PVUZVMJVHJO[YHMÄJHZZVJPH[LK^P[OJY\PZLVWLYH[PVUZ • Navigation; and access and egress for abnormal loads. • Underwater Noise; • Noise; A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 37

FIGURE 20 Harbour Construction Visualisations up to year 2

Harbour Construction & Early Operation Road and signal improvements on the Coast Road and Rail Bridge Crossing would be implemented during this period. ;OLÄYZ[WOHZLVM[OL+L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYR^PSSIL predominantly concentrated on the delivery of the new harbour Following construction of the harbour, the temporary P[ZLSM0U[OLÄYZ[PUZ[HUJL[OLMVYTH[PVUVM[OLZP[LHUKZ\P[HISL construction areas would require reinstatement as would a access arrangements to facilitate construction will be necessary. rerouted coastal path. This will include realignment of the three roads which meet at Bay of Nigg, the exact route of which will be considered through ;OLSH[[LY`LHYZVM[OLÄYZ[WOHZLZOV\SKPUJS\KLI`[OL the Bay of Nigg masterplan and the consents process for the preparation of the Altens Masterplan which should be in place in new harbour. advance of the second phase.

Temporary construction areas would be formed on the ;OL)HZLSPUL9LWVY[PKLU[PÄLZHKKP[PVUHSHYLHZVMSHUK^OPJO headlands and adjacent to the beach to the north of the Nigg may be considered for development in the later phases of the >HZ[L>H[LY;YLH[TLU[>VYRZ development framework. These should be considered in the context of future development plan reviews, as set out below. The Coastal Path would require rerouting during the construction period.

Year Development Component Delivery Pre-Construction 2016 Preparation of Bay of Nigg Masterplan Aberdeen Harbour Board Construction 2017
Infrastructure Improvements i.e. potential alteration to Aberdeen Harbour Board / Aberdeen City Council Coast Road bridge line markings, signal timing, potential overlay improvements, potential widening of Coast Road (between Coast Road Bridge and Hareness Road, as required)

2017 Temporary construction areas Aberdeen Harbour Board  Formation of Breakwaters Aberdeen Harbour Board  -VYTH[PVUVM8\H`Z Aberdeen Harbour Board Post-Construction 2019 New Harbour becomes operational Aberdeen Harbour Board 2019 Consideration of additional land through LDP review Aberdeen City Council 2019 Preparation of Altens Masterplan (ILYKLLU*P[`*V\UJPS:JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL Developers / Landowners 2020 Reinstatement of temporary construction areas as public Aberdeen Harbour Board open space 2021 Reinstatement and realignment of Coastal Path Aberdeen Harbour 2021 7YLWHYH[PVUVM,HZ[;\SSVZ4HZ[LYWSHU (ILYKLLU*P[`*V\UJPS:JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL Developers

FIGURE 21 Development table for years 1 - 5 A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 38

Bay of Nigg Development and Design Principles

Economy and Business Land Use 6IQLJ[P]L Facilitate the construction and operation 6IQLJ[P]L Complement and not compromise the VMHUL^OHYIV\YMHJPSP[`H[)H`VM5PNN ]P[HSP[`HUKYLNLULYH[PVUVM[OLJP[`JLU[YL • 3HUKHZPKLU[PÄLKPU(3+7ZOV\SKILZHMLN\HYKLK • 7YVWVZHSZMVYKL]LSVWTLU[ZOV\SKUV[PU[YVK\JLZPNUPÄJHU[ and made available for the construction of a new harbour uses which could compete with and detract from the offer of MHJPSP[`H[)H`VM5PNNPUSPUL^P[O57- the city centre, compromising its regeneration. • :\P[HISLZ\WWVY[PUNYVHKZHUKZLY]PJLZPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YL Objective 2 Sensitively manage the interaction should be provided to enable construction and operation. between existing communities, • The new harbour should be capable of accommodating I\ZPULZZLZHUKPUK\Z[Y` larger vessels than currently possible within the existing • Provide a safe and secure harbour environment with clear harbour. KLÄUP[PVUIL[^LLUW\ISPJHUKWYP]H[LZWHJL • The new harbour should be designed to accommodate • Industrial development should be screened from public and M\[\YLWYLKPJ[LK[YHMÄJÅV^Z residential areas as far as practicably possible. Objective 2 Maintain and expand existing harbour • Particular regard should be given to issues of noise, vibration, YLSH[LKHJ[P]P[`PU[OLYLNPVUPLVPSHUK air quality, odour and light. NHZLULYN`NLULYHSJHYNVL[J Objective 3 Development proposals should seek to • Development proposals should take cognisance of their avoid compromising Green Belt and Green surroundings, sensitively integrating with existing work :WHJL5L[^VYRVIQLJ[P]LZHZKLÄULKPU streams and enhancing possibilities where possible. WSHUUPUNWVSPJ` Objective 3 Expand the potential range of uses • Development proposals within the initial phases of the where possible, attracting new work +L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRZOV\SKILJVTWSPHU[^P[O.YLLU Z[YLHTZPL*Y\PZLYLSH[LK[V\YPZT Belt policy. decommissioning, offshore renewables • Future proposals for development beyond those proposed L[J HZWHY[VM[OL)HZLSPUL:JLUHYPV^PSSYLX\PYL[VILPUSPUL^P[O • +L]LSVWTLU[WYVWVZHSZZOV\SKILZ\MÄJPLU[S`ÅL_PISLZVHZ J\YYLU[KL]LSVWTLU[WSHUWVSPJ`HUKHU`HZZVJPH[LK.YLLU [VYLZWVUK[VHUKHJJVTTVKH[L[OLZWLJPÄJULLKZVMUL^ )LS[.YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYRYL]PL^ industries. 6IQLJ[P]L Connect to digital infrastructure networks

• In line with LDP policy, new development will have access to modern, up-to-date high-speed communications infrastructure. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 39

Bay of Nigg Development and Design Principles Public Space and Access Infrastructure and Access 6IQLJ[P]L Protect and enhance existing heritage sites, and places VMSVJHSPTWVY[HUJL 6IQLJ[P]L Maximise connectivity to, from and • :HMLN\HYKYVHKUL[^VYRJHWHJP[`MYVTLTLYNPUN [OYV\NO[OLKL]LSVWTLU[ development proposals for harbour purposes. • Proposals for development should sensitively respond to the setting of
• All roads, streets and spaces shall be well • Access arrangement for the new harbour should ULHYI`3PZ[LK)\PSKPUNZHUK:JOLK\SLK(UJPLU[4VU\TLU[ZPU[OLHYLHThis
connected, both internally and externally. be designed so as to restrict the access or egress PUJS\KLZ*H[LNVY`(SPZ[LK:[Y\J[\YLZJVTWYPZPUN.PYKSLULZZ3PNO[OV\ZLHUK
VM/.=»Z]PH:[-P[[PJRZ9VHKVY.YL`OVWL9VHK -VN/VYU"*H[LNVY`)3PZ[LK:[Y\J[\YLZJVTWYPZPUN:[-P[[PJRZ*O\YJOHSZV
• 9VHKZHUKZ[YLL[ZZOHSSILKLZPNULKZVHZ[V[YHMÄJ This will be considered further in the Bay of Nigg :JOLK\SLK(UJPLU[4VU\TLU["HUK:JOLK\SL4VU\TLU[ZJVTWYPZPUN;VYY`
calm naturally. Masterplan and agreed with ACC through a )H[[LY`)HSUHNHZR4V[[L;\SSVZ*HPYU*YHI»Z*HPYU)HYVU»Z*HPYU3VPYZ[VU
• 4HRLLMÄJPLU[\ZLVMYVHKZWHJLQ\UJ[PVUZ[VOLSW Transport Assessment. Country Park Cairn and Cat Cairn. create quality streetscapes. • :\P[HISLTLHZ\YLZ[VMHJPSP[H[L[OLTV]LTLU[VM • Any adverse impact upon the heritage value of these assets or their settings • Investigate measures to consider memorial options
cruise / ferry passengers should be put in place in will be appropriately mitigated against. Furthermore any direct impact on and / or scattering of ashes from accessible areas
advance of these operations commencing. areas of known archaeological potential will also be mitigated against. close to the proposed harbour (i.e. south of the
• Opportunities for interpretation of the historic environment should be 6IQLJ[P]L Provide improvements along the WYVWVZLK>LZ[8\H` maximised. L_PZ[PUN*VHZ[9VHKHUKIYPKNL Objective 2 Establish new sustainable transport • >OLYLWVZZPISLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKWH[OZJVUULJ[PUN[OLZLSVJHSSHUKTHYRZ JVUULJ[PVUZ • Upgrades to the Coast Road will require to be made should be considered. to facilitate the construction and operation of the • New and improved routes for walking and cycling harbour without compromising its current function. Objective 2 7YV]PKLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKW\ISPJZWHJLZ should be designed into proposals at an early stage. • Upgrades will include opportunities for improved • Detailed proposals for the public realm should demonstrate the creation Objective 3 Provide road access suitable for the pedestrian and cyclist access. of a high quality environment for the user and contribute toward making a construction and operation of the WVZP[P]LÄYZ[PTWYLZZPVU[VWVY[\ZLYZHYYP]PUNPU[V[OLJP[`H[[OPZSVJH[PVU Objective 5 Ensure any planned infrastructure is UL^OHYIV\YH[)H`VM5PNN future proofed for extreme weather • >OLYL[OLSVZZVMW\ISPJZWHJLPZPUL]P[HISLJVTWLUZH[VY`TLHZ\YLZ • Any access arrangements and infrastructure events and impacts of coastal should be considered. This could include the reinstatement of temporary improvements, including parking and interim ÅVVKPUNHZHYLZ\S[VMJSPTH[L constructions areas not required for operational areas or other development arrangements, will be addressed in a Transport JOHUNL as enhanced public spaces. Assessment, in full consultation and accordance • Areas required temporarily during construction should be reinstated with • Climate change impacts will be addressed ^P[O(**;YHUZWVY[H[PVUHUK9VHKZ:LY]PJLZ opportunities to increase the recreational value of these spaces through the PUHU,U]PYVUTLU[HS:[H[LTLU[PU[OLMVYT reinstatement process maximised. • The existing road network should be maintained VMHUHSSV^HUJLPU[OLÅVVKPUNHUKKYHPUHNL and upgraded in line with ACC requirements as considerations. • Car parking should be accommodated by a variety of means to provide agreed with ACC Roads Development Management ÅL_PIPSP[`HUKSLZZLU]PZ\HSPTWHJ[ 6IQLJ[P]L Minimise impact of infrastructure [VMHJPSP[H[LJVUZ[Y\J[PVUHUKVWLYH[PVUHS[YHMÄJ • Public art should be used appropriately to add quality and assist with upgrade works • Construction and operation of development should legibility. UV[YLZ\S[PUHZPNUPÄJHU[HK]LYZLPTWHJ[\WVU[OL • Necessary upgrades to water, road and other Objective 3 Provide new and improved path networks for cycling and road network to the detriment of other road users, infrastructure should be planned and programmed YLJYLH[PVU particularly at peak times. so as to minimise the impact upon local • Provide temporary access points during the communities and businesses. • Firm commitment should be made to preserve and respect the different
construction of the harbour which will not negatively • ,HYS`LUNHNLTLU[^P[OVWLYH[VYZPUJS\KPUN:JV[[PZO
nature of routes i.e. Coastal Path, Core Paths, Cycle Paths and upgrades
impact on existing land uses and infrastructure. >H[LYPZYLX\PYLK ^OLYLPKLU[PMPLK[OYV\NOHNYLLTLU[^P[O(**;OLYLHSPNUTLU[VMZ\JO
routes will be addressed under a separate statutory process to be agreed
• ,Z[HISPZOHWYPUJPWHSWVPU[VMHJJLZZMVY[OL by ACC. WYVWVZLKOHYIV\Y^OPJO^PSSHPK[YHMÄJÅV^PU[OL area. • >OLYLWVZZPISLUL^MVV[WH[OZHUKJ`JSLWH[OZZOV\SKILZLNYLNH[LKMYVT motor vehicles. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 40

Bay of Nigg Development and Design Principles

Environment #OMMUNITY
"ENEÚTS 6IQLJ[P]L 4PUPTPZLLU]PYVUTLU[HSPTWHJ[ Objective 2 Create a ‘Green Harbour’ with high 6IQLJ[P]L Provide jobs and apprenticeships for the Z\Z[HPUHIPSP[`JYLKLU[PHSZ SVJHSJVTT\UP[` • Proposals for development must minimise environmental impact through avoidance or mitigation. • Development proposals should embrace sustainable • Developers should provide a number of jobs and / or
• >OLYLPTWHJ[ZHYLHU[PJPWH[LK[OLZLZOV\SKILHZZLZZLK construction methods and technologies. apprenticeships for the local communities of the Bay of
against the ability to secure compensatory measures. • Proposals should be future proofed, facilitating the ability Nigg Area^OPJOYLMSLJ[[OLZJHSLVM[OLPYKL]LSVWTLU[
combined with opportunities to encourage continuous job
• Particular regard should be given to: landscape and visual to embrace renewables and low carbon technology and creation within this area. PTWHJ["Z\YMHJL^H[LYKYHPUHNL"IPVKP]LYZP[`ÅVYHHUK connect to wider heat and energy networks in future. fauna); air quality; light pollution; noise and vibration, with • 7YVWVZHSZZOV\SKJVU[YPI\[L[V^HYK^H[LYLMÄJPLUJ`HUK Objective 2
Establish ‘Local Community Projects’ suitable design response and / or mitigation measures put not compromise water quality which correlate with development in place to reduce or offset any adverse impact. WYVWVZHSZ^OLYLWVZZPISL Objective 3 Development should attempt to reduce • A Noise Mitigation Plan which addresses avoidance of reliance on the use of the car as a • The design and delivery of local projects should involve
YLZPKLU[PHSHYLHZMVY/.=TV]LTLU[^PSSILJVUZPKLYLK movement choice, through the use of communities, including linkage to any outcomes from the
and a Dust Management Plan will be required for both travel planning, to facilitate an increase of º:OHWPUN;VYY`»PUP[PH[P]L the construction and operational phases of the harbour. Z\Z[HPUHISLTVKLZOHYL 6UNVPUNKPZJ\ZZPVUZ^P[O,U]PYVUTLU[HS/LHS[OVU[OLZL Objective 3 Provide educational opportuities, not matters should be held. • In situations where car use cannot be avoided, provision just locally but city wide, throughout the should be put in place to encourage access by ultra- WYVJLZZVMKL]LSVWTLU[ • Consideration must be given to climate change adaptation low emission vehicles, including those with a plug-in HUKHKHW[PUN[VJSPTH[LJOHUNLWYVQLJ[PVUZ:\YMHJL^H[LY • Proposals for development should enable educational component. will be a key impact, however, other considerations should interpretation features during construction and once also include sea level rise and additional impacts created 6IQLJ[P]L Protect and enhance the surrounding land operational through a series of spaces along the coastal through storm / tidal surge. HUKTHYPULLU]PYVUTLU[ path and within new and existing open spaces. • Consideration must be given to the importance of
• Development should enhance local habitats and improve 6IQLJ[P]L
Explore potential for mitigation and woodland protection in order to minimise inappropriate
biodiversity, where possible. compensation measures associated SVZZVMZ\JOMLH[\YLZ>OLYLWYHJ[PJHSMLSSPUNZOV\SK
IL with the harbour development SPTP[LK[V[YLLYLTV]HS[OH[^V\SKLUHISLZPNUPMPJHU[
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health and diversity of land and marine environments, in • Measures should be explored to identify and commit
to and / or compensatory planting should be carried out in
particular where enhanced public access is afforded to proportional mitigation and compensation measures
HJJVYKHUJL^P[O[OL<2-VYLZ[Y`:[HUKHYK land along the coast. associated with the proposed harbour to maximise
Objective 5
Consider Landscape Impacts opportunities for the local community. • Consideration should be afforded to potential landscape
impacts associated with the proposed harbour to minimise
any impacts on established key views / vistas, allow for the
provision of suitable mitigation of harbour structures and to
establish appropriate boundary treatments. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 41

Future Phases YEARS 1 – 5 OF THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK WILL BE BROUGHT FORWARD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ABERDEEN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016. FUTURE PHASES BEYOND YEAR 5 WILL BE BROUGHT FORWARD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT THAT TIME. GIVEN THE LONG TERM NATURE OF THIS PROJECT AND THE SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF DESIGN AND ASSESSMENT REQUIRED TO ENABLE THIS LONG TERM VISION, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PROGRAMMING FOR THE LATTER PHASES OF THE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS SET OUT OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT AND INDICATION OF PHASING THAT ARE ENVISAGED AT THIS TIME. AS THE MASTERPLANS FOR ALTENS AND EAST TULLOS ARE PREPARED OVER THE COMING YEARS, THESE WILL FULLY CONSIDER THE FORM AND PROGRAMMING OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN EACH AREA. THESE MASTERPLANS WILL REQUIRE TO COMPLY WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES SET OUT IN THIS CHAPTER.

Improvements to roads Upgrades to Souter linking Coast Road to Construction of Consideration of additional Decision on East Head Roundabout Souter Head Roundabout Altens sites land through LDP review Tullos Link Altens

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ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2024 +,=,3674,5;73(5 ABERDEEN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021

Consideration of additional Construction East Access from Bay of Nigg into East Tullos land through LDP review of East Tullos Tullos

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ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2024 ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2029 +,=,3674,5;73(5 ABERDEEN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2026

Improvements to path network on Tullos Hill Consideration of any Construction Improvements to junction from Improvements of connections from additional land requirements East of East Tullos Wellington Road into East Tullos Rail Halt Torry to East Tullos and Rail Halt through LDP review Tullos

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ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2029 ABERDEEN CITY & SHIRE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2034 +,=,3674,5;73(5 ABERDEEN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2031

FIGURE 22 Development Timeline (Year 6 onward) A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 42

FIGURE 23 DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS Plan - Years 6 - 10 A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 43

Years 6 - 10 FIGURE 24 Altens Masterplan area Altens

;OL(S[LUZLZ[H[LPZSVJH[LK[V[OLZV\[OVM,HZ[;\SSVZ0[PZH SHYNLYHUKNLULYHSS`TVYLTVKLYUZP[L[OHU,HZ[;\SSVZ^P[OH slightly higher employment density. Altens is largely full, with HULTWSV`TLU[SHUKH\KP[W\ISPZOLKPU4H`ZOV^PUN that the 0.9 hectares of established but undeveloped industrial SHUKPKLU[PÄLKPU[OL(\KP[HUKYLMLYLUJLKPU[OL)PNNHY ,JVUVTPJZ9LWVY[PZUV^\UKLYJVUZ[Y\J[PVU

To the north and east of the existing Altens estate there are two M\Y[OLYPUK\Z[YPHSHYLHZRUV^UHZ(S[LUZ,HZ[HUK7L[LYZLH[ IV[OVM^OPJOOH]LHZPNUPÄJHU[HTV\U[VM\UKL]LSVWLKZWHJL (JJVYKPUN[V[OLYLJLU[SHUKH\KP[(S[LUZ,HZ[J\YYLU[S`OHZ  OLJ[HYLZVMLZ[HISPZOLKI\[\UKL]LSVWLKPUK\Z[YPHSSHUK OLJ[HYLZVM^OPJOPZJVUZ[YHPULKI`SHJRVMPUMYHZ[Y\J[\YL There are also a further 6.9 hectares of land available for immediate development at Peterseat. If the accessibility of these sites were improved by new roads infrastructure associated with developments at Bay of Nigg then this could make this undeveloped land more attractive to potential developers.

Roads infrastructure upgrades will be required as and when new development comes forward in agreement with ACC. This should be properly coordinated so as not to result in detrimental PTWHJ[\WVU[YHMÄJÅV^Z

Further development at Altens presents the opportunity to improve access to surrounding open spaces such as the coast HUK[OL.YHTWZHZ^LSSHZ[VULPNOIV\YPUNJVTT\UP[PLZHUK employment areas. Any future allocations would be dependent on bids to future development plan reviews.

The Altens Masterplan will require to consider the potential for cumulative impacts arising from committed or proposed development in neighbouring masterplan areas so as to suitably mitigate against any adverse implications on the environment, amenity or infrastructure. This will be particularly relevant to any measures already put in place to mitigate other development in the Development Framework area. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 44

3 GATEWAYS APPROACH FOR DELIVERY: FIGURE 25 Development table for years 6 - 10 IN LINE WITH PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS ON THIS APPROACH, CONSTITUENT COMPONENTS FOR OPTION 2 (YEARS 6-10) WOULD BE SET AGAINST 5 YEAR PHASES BASED ON FUTURE Year Development Component Delivery LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEWS. FOR THIS OPTION, SUCH REVIEWS WOULD IDENTIFY THE TIMING OF INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS TO FACILITATE 6 LSSPUN[VU9VHKHUKL_PZ[PUNLHZ[^LZ[JVUULJ[PVUZPL Consideration of additional land through Aberdeen City Council Hareness Road and Souter Head Road LDP review

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;YHMÄJ^PSSILKPYLJ[LKLP[OLY[OYV\NOVYHYV\UK(S[LUZ[V:V\[LY/LHK9V\UKHIV\[^OLYLJHWHJP[` could be realised through upgrading, rather than Hareness Roundabout where upgrading potential is limited. The function of the rail bridge crossing on the Coast Road would require monitoring and improvements made or wholesale replacement in future if necessary. These could be stand alone VYWHY[VMH^PKLYZ[YH[LN`MVYWYV]PKPUNHJJLZZPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ0TWYV]LTLU[Z[VVYYLWSHJLTLU[VM [OLIYPKNL^PSSILKL[HPSLKPU[OLTHZ[LYWSHUMVY,HZ[;\SSVZHUKZ\IQLJ[[V;YHUZWVY[(ZZLZZTLU[

Harbour Operation & Altens Construction The second phase would cover years 6 – 10 of the Development Framework and would see the harbour operational. Undeveloped sites at Altens will become more attractive to developers and tenants with the presence of the harbour nearby and developer pressure will mount. At this Z[HNL\WNYHKLZ[V:V\[LY/LHK9V\UKHIV\[^PSSILULJLZZHY`(ZYLMLYYLKWYL]PV\ZS`HKKP[PVUHS interventions on the Coast Road may be required, as may improvements or replacement of the Rail )YPKNL*YVZZPUNHSILP[[OPZZOV\SKILJVUZPKLYLKHSVUNZPKLHJVUULJ[PVUPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ

In the later years of this phase the decision as to how to cross the railway line from Bay of Nigg into ,HZ[;\SSVZZOV\SKILTHKL0M[OLJOVZLUYV\[LPU]VS]LZHUL^IYPKNL[OLU[OPZ^V\SKULNH[L[OL need for a replacement of the existing bridge. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 45

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Economy and Business Land Use Infrastructure and Access 6IQLJ[P]L Secure the development or redevelopment 6IQLJ[P]L Complement and not compromise the 6IQLJ[P]L Maintain and enhance road network to VM\UKLY\ZLKVYLTW[`ZP[LZ vitality and regeneration of the city centre HJJVTTVKH[LUL^KL]LSVWTLU[ • Bring forward proposals for development at Altens, Altens • 7YVWVZHSZMVYKL]LSVWTLU[ZOV\SKUV[PU[YVK\JLZPNUPÄJHU[ • Any access arrangements and infrastructure ,HZ[HUK7L[LYZLH[HZWHY[VMHJVUZPKLYLKHUKLUNHNLK uses which could compete with and detract from the offer improvements, including parking and interim arrangements, masterplan. of the city centre, compromising its regeneration. will be addressed in a Transport Assessment, in full consultation and accordance with ACC Transportation • Avoid piecemeal development and proposals for non- Objective 2 Identify vacant sites for development, HUK9VHKZ:LY]PJLZ-\Y[OLY[YHUZWVY[^VYRHUKKL[HPSLK complementary uses which do not conform to an approved and the types of business which could studies will be required in addition to the Transport masterplan. HJJVTTVKH[L[OLZLZP[LZ Appraisal, in order to support any planning applications. Objective 2 0UJYLHZLLTWSV`TLU[KLUZP[`PU[OLHYLH • :\WWVY[HUKLUJV\YHNL[OLKL]LSVWTLU[VMZP[LZPKLU[PÄLK • Bring forward development in line with agreed phasing of • Maximise land use and employment densities as far as ^P[OPU[OL)PNNHY,JVUVTPJ9LWVY[MVY*SHZZLZHUK road network improvements. These are likely to include: in line with Local Development Plan Policy BI1. possible through encouraging higher density development x Coast Road widening south of Hareness Road in appropriate locations subject to infrastructure capacity Objective 3 Sensitively manage the interaction x 3PURMYVT*VHZ[9VHK[V:V\[LY/LHK9V\UKHIV\[ and environmental acceptability. between existing communities, x 0TWYV]LTLU[Z[V:V\[LY/LHK9V\UKHIV\[ Objective 3 Connect to digital infrastructure networks I\ZPULZZLZHUKPUK\Z[Y` • Contributions will be sought from developers for • In line with LDP policy, new development will have access • Industrial development should be screened from public and transportation infrastructure improvements. residential areas as far as practicably possible. to modern, up-to-date high-speed communications • (U`JVU[YPI\[PVUZ[V[OL:[YH[LNPJ;YHUZWVY[-\UK:;-^PSS infrastructure. • Particular regard should be given to issues of noise, ILKL[LYTPULK[OYV\NO[OLHWWSPJH[PVUVM:;-WVSPJ` 6WUDWHJLF7UDQVSRUW,QIUDVWUXFWXUH vibration, air quality, odour and light. ,QFRQVLGHULQJWKHLPSDFWRIGHYHORSPHQWRQWKHVWUDWHJLF Objective 2 Establish new sustainable transport 6IQLJ[P]L Development proposals should seek to WUDQVSRUWQHWZRUNDSSOLFDQWVVKDOOFRPSO\ZLWK/RFDO JVUULJ[PVUZ avoid compromising Green Belt and Green 'HYHORSPHQW3ODQ3ROLF\,±,QIUDVWUXFWXUH'HOLYHU\DQG :WHJL5L[^VYRVIQLJ[P]LZHZKLÄULKPU • New and improved routes for walking and cycling should 3ODQQLQJ2EOLJDWLRQVDQG3ROLF\7±0DQDJLQJWKH WSHUUPUNWVSPJ` be designed into proposals at an early stage. 7UDQVSRUW,PSDFWRI'HYHORSPHQWDVZHOODVDQ\RWKHU Objective 3 Maximise connectivity to, from and UHOHYDQWSROLF\JXLGDQFH,QFRQVLGHULQJWKHDFFHSWDELOLW\ • Development proposals within the initial phases of the [OYV\NO[OLKL]LSVWTLU[ RISURSRVDOVWKHLPSDFWRIGHYHORSPHQWRQWKHVWUDWHJLF +L]LSVWTLU[-YHTL^VYRZOV\SKILJVTWSPHU[^P[O.YLLU WUDQVSRUWQHWZRUNZLOOQHHGWREHDVVHVVHG$SSOLFDQWV )LS[HUK.YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYRWVSPJ`HZKLÄULKPU[OL • All roads, streets and spaces shall be well connected, both PXVWGHPRQVWUDWH HJYLDD7UDQVSRUW$VVHVVPHQW  development plan. internally and externally. KRZWKH\PLJKWPLWLJDWHDQ\VXFKLPSDFW,QDSSURSULDWH • Future proposals for development beyond those proposed • ;OLKLZPNUVMYVHKZHUKZ[YLL[ZZOHSSILZVHZ[V[YHMÄJ FDVHVSURSRUWLRQDWHFRQWULEXWLRQVPD\EHVRXJKWWR HZWHY[VM[OL)HZLSPUL:JLUHYPV^PSSYLX\PYL[VILPUSPUL calm naturally. with current development plan policy and any associated VXSSRUWVWUDWHJLFSURMHFWVWKDWDUHUHODWHGWRWKH • 4HRLLMÄJPLU[\ZLVMYVHKZWHJLQ\UJ[PVUZ[VOLSWJYLH[L .YLLU)LS[.YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYRYL]PL^ GHYHORSPHQWVFRQFHUQHGDQGWKDWDUHQHFHVVDU\WR quality streetscapes. PDNHWKRVHGHYHORSPHQWVDFFHSWDEOHLQSODQQLQJWHUPV 6IQLJ[P]L Ensure any planned infrastructure is future $OHJDOFKDOOHQJHZDVORGJHGDWWKH&RXUWRI6HVVLRQ ,QQHU+RXVH LQ$XJXVWE\WKH(OVLFN'HYHORSPHQW proofed for extreme weather events and &RPSDQ\/WGDQG*RRGJUXQ/WGDJDLQVWWKHDGRSWLRQE\WKH6WUDWHJLF'HYHORSPHQW3ODQLQJ$XWKRULW\ 6'3$ RI PTWHJ[ZVMJVHZ[HSÅVVKPUNHZHYLZ\S[VM 6XSSOHPHQWDU\*XLGDQFHHQWLWOHG³'HOLYHULQJ,GHQWLILHG3URMHFWVWKURXJKD6WUDWHJLF7UDQVSRUW)XQG´7KH,QQHU+RXVH JSPTH[LJOHUNL LVVXHGLWVGHFLVLRQRQ$SULOZKLFKDOORZHGWKHDSSHDO7KH6'3$KDVVRXJKWOHDYHWRDSSHDOWKDWGHFLVLRQIURP WKH6XSUHPH&RXUWDQGDWWKHWLPHRIZULWLQJDZDLWVWKHRXWFRPHRIWKLVSURFHVV6KRXOGWKHDSSHDOEHXSKHOGWKHQ • Proposals for development would be subject to screening MVYHU,U]PYVUTLU[HS0TWHJ[(ZZLZZTLU[HUKPU[\YUHU` WKH&RXQFLOUHWDLQVWKHULJKWWRDSSO\WKH6WUDWHJLF7UDQVSRUW)XQGSROLF\DVSHUWKHDUUDQJHPHQWVVHWRXWLQWKH6'3$¶V new regulations which come into force. 6XSSOHPHQWDU\*XLGDQFH´ A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 46

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Public Space and Access Environment 6IQLJ[P]L 7YV]PKLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKW\ISPJZWHJLZ 6IQLJ[P]L Development proposals should minimise and mitigate against adverse LU]PYVUTLU[HSPTWHJ[Z • Detailed proposals for the public realm should demonstrate the creation of a high quality environment for the user. • Proposals for development must minimise environmental impact through avoidance or • >OLYL[OLSVZZVMW\ISPJZWHJLPZPUL]P[HISLJVTWLUZH[VY`TLHZ\YLZZOV\SKILJVUZPKLYLK mitigation. Particular regard should be given to: landscape and visual impact; surface water This could include the reinstatement of temporary construction areas not required for KYHPUHNL"IPVKP]LYZP[`ÅVYHHUKMH\UH"HPYX\HSP[`"JVU[HTPUH[LKSHUK"HUKSPNO[WVSS\[PVU^P[O operational areas or other development as enhanced public spaces. suitable design response and / or mitigation measures put in place to reduce or offset any adverse impact. • Areas required temporarily during construction should be reinstated with opportunities to increase the recreational value of these spaces through the reinstatement process maximised. • >OLYLPTWHJ[ZHYLHU[PJPWH[LK[OLZLZOV\SKILHZZLZZLKHNHPUZ[[OLHIPSP[`[VZLJ\YL compensatory measures. • *HYWHYRPUNZOV\SKILHJJVTTVKH[LKI`H]HYPL[`VMTLHUZ[VWYV]PKLÅL_PIPSP[`HUKSLZZLU visual impact. • The Altens Masterplan should give particular consideration to the impact of development on city-wide views, coastal views and the character and nature of the coast and how these • Public art should be used appropriately to add quality and assist with legibility. contribute toward a sense of place. Any developmnet proposals within Altens may require to Objective 2 Maintain existing and provide new and improved path networks for be subject to Landscape and Visual Appraisal and Impact Assessment. ^HSRPUNJ`JSPUNHUKYLJYLH[PVU • Consideration must be given to the importance of woodland protection in order to minimise
• Care should be taken to preserve and respect the different nature of routes i.e. Coastal Path, PUHWWYVWYPH[LSVZZVMZ\JOMLH[\YLZ>OLYLWYHJ[PJHSMLSSPUNZOV\SKILSPTP[LK[V[YLLYLTV]HS
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JVTWLUZH[VY`WSHU[PUNZOV\SKILJHYYPLKV\[PUHJJVYKHUJL^P[O[OL<2-VYLZ[Y`:[HUKHYK • +L]LSVWTLU[VU>LSSPUN[VU9VHKZOV\SKLUOHUJL[OLX\HSP[`VMW\ISPJYLHSTHUKWLKLZ[YPHU experience. Objective 2 +L]LSVWTLU[WYVWVZHSZZOV\SKILLULYN`LMÄJPLU[^OLYLWVZZPISL • >OLYLWVZZPISLUL^MVV[WH[OZHUKJ`JSLWH[OZZOV\SKILZLNYLNH[LKMYVTTV[VY]LOPJSLZ • Development proposals should embrace sustainable construction methods and technologies. • Development should facilitate improved linkages to existing and new pathways and • Proposals should be future proofed, facilitating the ability to embrace renewables and low JVUULJ[PVUZ[VW\ISPJZWHJLZHUKZ\YYV\UKPUNJVTT\UP[PLZPUJS\KPUN;VYY`[OL.YHTWZHUK carbon technology and connect to wider heat and energy networks in future. Altens. • 7YVWVZHSZZOV\SKJVU[YPI\[L[V^HYK^H[LYLMÄJPLUJ`HUKUV[JVTWYVTPZL^H[LYX\HSP[` Objective 3 Protect and enhance existing heritage sites, and places of local Objective 3 Development should attempt to reduce reliance on the use of the car as PTWVY[HUJL a movement choice, through the use of travel planning, to facilitate an • Proposals for development should sensitively respond to the setting of nearby Listed PUJYLHZLVMZ\Z[HPUHISLTVKLZOHYL )\PSKPUNZHUK:JOLK\SLK(UJPLU[4VU\TLU[ZPU[OLHYLH(U`HK]LYZLPTWHJ[\WVU[OL • In situations where car use cannot be avoided, provision should be put in place to encourage heritage value of these assets or their settings will be appropriately mitigated against. access by ultra-low emission vehicles, including those with a plug-in component. Furthermore any direct impact on areas of known archaeological potential will also be mitigated against. • The opportunities presented by the existing rail sidings at Craiginches in particular should be harnessed subject to wider network availability. • Opportunities for interpretation of the historic environment should be maximised. • >OLYLWVZZPISLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKWH[OZJVUULJ[PUN[OLZLSVJHSSHUKTHYRZZOV\SKIL 6IQLJ[P]L 7YV[LJ[HUKLUOHUJL[OLZ\YYV\UKPUNLU]PYVUTLU[ considered. • Development should enhance local habitats and improve biodiversity, where possible. • Measures should be taken to protect and improve the health and diversity of environments. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 47

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6IQLJ[P]L (]VPKYLK\J[PVUPUYLZPKLU[PHSHTLUP[` • Development proposals should not result in an unacceptable adverse impact upon residential amenity. Particular regard should be given to noise; light; air quality; public access and recreation. Objective 2 Establish ‘Community Projects’ which correlate with development WYVWVZHSZ^OLYLWVZZPISL • The design and delivery of proposals for replacement or new public spaces and access routes should involve local and city-wide communities where possible. Objective 3 Provide educational opportunities, not just locally but city wide, [OYV\NOV\[[OLWYVJLZZVMKL]LSVWTLU[ • Proposals for development should enable educational interpretation features during construction and once operational through a series of spaces along the coastal path and within new and existing open spaces. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 48

FIGURE 26 Development Components Plan - Years 11 - 15 A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 49

3 GATEWAYS APPROACH FOR DELIVERY: IN LINE WITH PREVIOUS DISCUSSION ON THIS APPROACH, ;OLZJVWLMVYHKKP[PVUHSSHUKYLSLHZLTH`ILULJLZZHY`LP[OLY[VTLL[KLTHUKMVSSV^PUN,HZ[ CONSTITUENT COMPONENTS FOR OPTION 3 (YEARS 11- 15 AND ;\SSVZYLNLULYH[PVUVYHZHUHKKP[PVUHSYL]LU\LZ[YLHT[VHZZPZ[PUMHJPSP[H[PUN[OLKLSP]LY`VM[OL,HZ[ YEARS 16 - 20) WOULD BE SET AGAINST 5 YEAR PHASES BASED Tullos Link Road. ON FUTURE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEWS. FOR THIS OPTION, SUCH REVIEWS WOULD IDENTIFY THE FIGURE 27 Development table for years 11 - 15 TIMING OF INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION ALONGSIDE PUBLIC REALM AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Year Development Component Delivery 11 (JJLZZMYVT)H`VM5PNNPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ :JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL(ILYKLLU*P[` Council / Developers @LHYZHUK@LHYZEast Tullos  9LKL]LSVWTLU[VM,HZ[;\SSVZ :JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL+L]LSVWLYZ 3 + New connection between New Harbour and East Tullos  Consideration of additional land through Aberdeen City Council / Developers ;OLTVZ[ZPNUPÄJHU[PUMYHZ[Y\J[\YLYLX\PYLTLU[V]LYHUKHIV]L[OLUL^OHYIV\YP[ZLSM^PSSILH LDP review ZVS\[PVU[VWYV]PKLKPYLJ[HJJLZZMYVT[OLOHYIV\YPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ

A 6ULVW[PVUJV\SKIL[VJVUZ[Y\J[HUHJJLZZHJYVZZ:[-P[[PJRZ7HYRHUK\UKLY[OLYHPS^H` line and embankment. This solution would likely be required alongside an upgraded or replacement bridge as described above. The design requirements for any new bridge are subject to discussion with Network Rail, and approach road levels, gradient and build cost are dependent on the design.

B The alternative could be via a new bridge crossing the railway south of Bay of Nigg with a link YVHKHYV\UK[OLSHUKÄSSLKNLIL[^LLU[OL*VHZ[9VHKHUK,HZ[;\SSVZ

;OLZLJV\SKVWLU\W,HZ[;\SSVZMVYYLNLULYH[PVUHUKYLKL]LSVWTLU[0U[OPZL]LU[[OLPU[LYHJ[PVU VM[YHMÄJIL[^LLU>LSSPUN[VU9VHKHUK,HZ[;\SSVZ^V\SKYLX\PYLPU[LY]LU[PVU^P[OQ\UJ[PVU improvements made to facilitate safe access and egress. Any road option selected would utilise innovative design and construction techniques with the aim of minimising environmental impact as far as possible.

These options do not negate the need for further improvements to the Coast Road which would SPRLS`ILYLX\PYLK[VHJJVTTVKH[L[OLPU[LUZPÄJH[PVUVMHJ[P]P[`H[(S[LUZHUK,HZ[;\SSVZ

;OLZLSLJ[PVUVMLP[OLYVW[PVU^PSSILJVUZPKLYLK[OYV\NO[OLTHZ[LYWSHUMVY,HZ[;\SSVZHUK be subject to Transport Assessment, environmental assessment and public and stakeholder consultation to determine their suitability. These assessments will be required to ascertain whether either of these routes are deliverable and acceptable in environmental, social and economic terms.

C ;OLYHPSZPKPUNZH[,HZ[;\SSVZHSZVVMMLYZJVWLMVYLUOHUJLKYHPSMYLPNO[MHJPSP[PLZPUM\[\YLHZ well as the potential for passenger services should a wider network be established. There are wider aspirations for such services, however, these will be dependent on third party stakeholders such as Network Rail whose wider strategy must be accounted for to facilitate such measures. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 50

Years 11 - 15 and Years 16 - 20 FIGURE 28 East Tullos Masterplan area East Tullos Masterplan access solution selected, it would be realistic [OH[H[PTLWLYPVKVM¶ZOV\SKIL ,HZ[;\SSVZPZHOLJ[HYLZP[LSVJH[LK[V[OL assigned to this opportunity. south of the existing harbour and was one VM[OLÄYZ[PUK\Z[YPHSLZ[H[LZKL]LSVWLKPU ;OL,HZ[;\SSVZ4HZ[LYWSHUZOV\SKILWYLWHYLK (ILYKLLUHM[LY>>00(S[OV\NO[OLZP[LPZM\SS` PUHK]HUJLVMHU`ZPNUPÄJHU[HKKP[PVUHS developed it is currently occupied mainly by development coming forward in the area. light industrial users, warehouses and storage Individual planning applications will then be yards, and has a surprisingly low employment considered in its context on a proposal by density considering its proximity to the city proposal basis. JLU[YL(JJVYKPUN[V[OL)PNNHY,JVUVTPJZ Roads infrastructure upgrades will be required study, there are currently eight vacant sites as and when new development comes forward. on the estate and consultations with ACC This should be properly coordinated so as not suggests that many of the existing units are [VYLZ\S[PUKL[YPTLU[HSPTWHJ[\WVU[YHMÄJÅV^Z HSZVUV^X\P[LVSKHUK^V\SKILULÄ[MYVT and air quality. upgrading. This is particularly the case for units toward the east of the site, which are less (Z^P[O(S[LUZ[OL,HZ[;\SSVZ4HZ[LYWSHU HJJLZZPISLMYVT[OLTHPU( YVHK0M[OL offers the opportunity to improve connections accessibility of the site were to be improved as to surrounding open spaces such as the a result of new roads infrastructure associated .YHTWZHZ^LSSHZPUJYLHZPUNWLYTLHIPSP[` with a new harbour at Bay of Nigg then this between communities such as Torry and could provide an incentive to some owners to employment areas. improve or redevelop their sites. ;OL,HZ[;\SSVZ4HZ[LYWSHU^PSSYLX\PYL (ZPKLU[PÄLKPU[OL)PNNHY,JVUVTPJ9LWVY[ to consider the potential for cumulative and in the plot analysis carried out as impacts arising from committed or proposed part of the baseline for the Development development in neighbouring masterplan areas -YHTL^VYRSHUKH[,HZ[;\SSVZPZH[WYLZLU[ so as to suitably mitigate against any adverse under utilised, offering scope for consolidation implications on the environment, amenity or and redevelopment in future to enable new infrastructure. This will be particularly relevant KL]LSVWTLU[VWWVY[\UP[PLZHUKPU[LUZPÄJH[PVU to any measures already put in place to of employment densities. mitigate other development in the Development Framework area. The full extent of this will be ascertained through a detailed masterplan following the Common to each masterplan area, transport completion of the Development Framework infrastructure and trip generating proposals process. However, at this stage, given the within these will require the transport impact scale of the area and its current condition, the to be properly assessed. Detailed Transport opportunity in this location is expected to be Assessments will be required in line with considerable. national guidance, to ensure that the local road UL[^VYRJHUJVWL^P[O[OLHKKP[PVUHS[YHMÄJ ;OPZVWWVY[\UP[`YLX\PYLZ[OLTVZ[ZPNUPÄJHU[ NLULYH[LK[OH[[OL[YHMÄJPTWHJ[PZTP[PNH[LK and complex of the transport interventions to and sustainable means of transport are be fully realised and would be likely to follow promoted. take up of land at Altens. Dependent on the A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 51

FIGURE 29 Development Components Plan - Years 16 - 20 A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 52

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@,(9: Economy and Land Use Completion of East Tullos Regeneration Business 6IQLJ[P]L Complement and not compromise the vitality and regeneration of the city & Any Additional Land 6IQLJ[P]L Redevelop and regenerate JLU[YL the business and industry The latter years of the Development Framework will see the continued \ZLPU[OPZHYLH • Proposals for development should not introduce YLKL]LSVWTLU[HUKYLNLULYH[PVUVM,HZ[;\SSVZMVYPU[LUZPÄLKPUK\Z[YPHSHJ[P]P[` ZPNUPÄJHU[\ZLZ^OPJOJV\SKJVTWL[L^P[OHUKKL[YHJ[ • Bring forward proposals for development from the offer of the city centre, compromising its As the land use density increases and trip movements change there will likely be H[,HZ[;\SSVZHZWHY[VMHJVUZPKLYLKHUK regeneration. HYLX\PYLTLU[MVYPU[LY]LU[PVUZH[[OLQ\UJ[PVUZ^OLYL>LSSPUN[VU9VHKHMMVYKZ engaged masterplan. HJJLZZHUKLNYLZZPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ • Avoid piecemeal development and Objective 2 Identify sites for redevelopment and proposals for non-complementary uses the types of business which could Again at this stage the potential for any additional land release in the area as which do not conform to an approved HJJVTTVKH[L[OLZLZP[LZ a result of either developer pressure or a need to cross fund infrastructure masterplan. improvements should be considered in line with development plan review. If • :\WWVY[HUKLUJV\YHNL[OLYLKL]LSVWTLU[VMZP[LZMVY ULJLZZHY`HUKQ\Z[PÄLKPU[LYTZVMWSHUUPUNWVSPJ`[OLZL^V\SKSPRLS`[HRLWSHJLH[ Objective 2 Increase employment *SHZZLZHUKPUSPUL^P[O3VJHS+L]LSVWTLU[7SHU VYHKQHJLU[[V[OLUL^YV\[LPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZMYVT)H`VM5PNN KLUZP[`PU[OLHYLH Policy BI1. • Particular support should be given to new industries • Maximise land use and employment ;OLYLHSPZH[PVUVMLUOHUJLKYHPSMHJPSP[PLZH[,HZ[;\SSVZZOV\SKILJVUZPKLYLKH[ to the region including decommissioning which would densities as far as possible through this stage. These would be dependent on external parties. ILULÄ[MYVTJSVZLWYV_PTP[`[V[OLOHYIV\Y encouraging higher density development in appropriate locations subject to Objective 3 Sensitively manage the interaction FIGURE 30 Development table for years 16 - 20 infrastructure capacity and environmental between existing communities, acceptability. I\ZPULZZLZHUKPUK\Z[Y` Year Development Component Delivery Objective 3 Connect to digital • Industrial development should be screened from public infrastructure networks and residential areas as far as practicably possible. 16 9LKL]LSVWTLU[VM,HZ[;\SSVZ :JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL+L]LSVWLYZ • In line with LDP policy, new development • Particular regard should be given to issues of noise, 17 Improvements to junction from :JV[[PZO,U[LYWYPZL(ILYKLLU will have access to modern, up-to- vibration, air quality, odour and light. >LSSPUN[VU9VHKPU[V,HZ[;\SSVZ City Council / Developers date high-speed communications 6IQLJ[P]L Development proposals should seek  Improvements to path network Developers infrastructure. to avoid compromising Green Belt and on Tullos Hill Green Space Network objectives as  Rail Halt Network Rail KLÄULKPUWSHUUPUNWVSPJ` 19 Improvements of connections Aberdeen City Council • Development proposals within the initial phases of the MYVT;VYY`[V,HZ[;\SSVZHUK Development Framework should be compliant with Rail Halt .YLLU)LS[WVSPJ` • Future proposals for development beyond those 20 Consideration of any additional Aberdeen City Council / WYVWVZLKHZWHY[VM[OL)HZLSPUL:JLUHYPV^PSSYLX\PYL land requirements through LDP Developers to be in line with current development plan policy and review HU`HZZVJPH[LK.YLLU)LS[.YLLU:WHJL5L[^VYR review. A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 53

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Infrastructure and Access Public Space and Access 6IQLJ[P]L Maintain and enhance road • Proposals for development would be subject 6IQLJ[P]L 7YV]PKLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKW\ISPJZWHJLZ network suitable to accommodate [VZJYLLUPUNMVYHU,U]PYVUTLU[HS0TWHJ[ • Loss of open space which is of value for movement and / or recreation UL^KL]LSVWTLU[ Assessment, and in turn any new regulations which should be avoided. come into force. • Any access arrangements and infrastructure • Any potential for adverse impact upon such spaces as a result of improvements, including parking and interim 6IQLJ[P]L Ensure Development does not development should be mitigated against. arrangements, will be addressed in a Transport adversely impact upon existing • >OLYL[OLSVZZVMW\ISPJZWHJLPZPUL]P[HISLJVTWLUZH[VY`TLHZ\YLZZOV\SK Assessment, in full consultation and accordance PUMYHZ[Y\J[\YL be considered. This could include the improvement of existing sub-standard ^P[O(**;YHUZWVY[H[PVUHUK9VHKZ:LY]PJLZ • Proposals for development should not impact upon public spaces in line with wider open space network aspirations. Further transport work and detailed studies will the ability of the existing infrastructure network to be required in addition to the Transport Appraisal • :OV\SKH]LOPJ\SHYYV\[LIL[^LLU)H`VM5PNNHUK,HZ[;\SSVZILWYV]PKLK perform to an acceptable standard. Assessment, in order to support any planning across open space, this should be considered against Aberdeen City applications. • (U`WYVWVZHSZMVYKL]LSVWTLU[VY^VYRZPU:[ *V\UJPS»Z6WLU:WHJL(\KP[HUK.\PKLSPULZ Fitticks Park should be considered against a • ,UNPULLYPUN[YHMÄJHUKLU]PYVUTLU[HSPTWHJ[^PSS • Detailed proposals for the public realm should demonstrate the creation of a full understanding of the presence of existing be weighed up prior to selection of any new route. high quality environment for the user. infrastructure including any underground water • Public art should be used appropriately to add quality and assist with • Bring forward development in line with agreed YLZLY]LZHUKHX\PÄLYZ^OPJOTH`ILWYLZLU[PU[OL legibility. phasing of road network improvements. These are area. likely to include: Objective 2 Provide new and improved path networks for walking and x 0TWYV]LTLU[Z[VQ\UJ[PVUH[>LSSPUN[VU9VHK J`JSPUN .YLLU^LSS9VHK • 5L^HUKLUOHUJLKL_PZ[PUNSPURHNLZZOV\SKILTHKLMYVT,HZ[;\SSVZ[V x Creation of a direct link from Bay of Nigg into surrounding areas. ,HZ[;\SSVZWV[LU[PHSS`PUJS\KPUNUL^IYPKNL crossing railway. Objective 3 (]VPKYLK\J[PVUPUYLZPKLU[PHSHTLUP[` • Contributions will be sought from developers for • Development proposals should not result in an unacceptable adverse transportation infrastructure improvements. impact upon residential amenity. Particular regard should be given to noise; Objective 2 Establish new sustainable light; air quality; public access and recreation. [YHUZWVY[H[PVUJVUULJ[PVUZ 6IQLJ[P]L Protect and enhance existing heritage sites, and places of • >VYRZOV\SKIL\UKLY[HRLU^P[O5L[^VYR9HPS[V SVJHSPTWVY[HUJL establish the potential for the introduction of a rail • Proposals for development should sensitively respond to the setting of freight and / or passenger halt at Craiginches. ULHYI`3PZ[LK)\PSKPUNZHUK:JOLK\SLK(UJPLU[4VU\TLU[ZPU[OLHYLH(U` • New and improved routes for walking and cycling adverse impact upon the heritage value of these assets or their settings will should be designed into proposals at an early be appropriately mitigated against. Furthermore any direct impact on areas stage. of known archaeological potential will also be mitigated against. Objective 3 Ensure any planned infrastructure • Opportunities for interpretation of the historic environment should be is future proofed for extreme maximised. weather events and impacts of • >OLYLWVZZPISLUL^HUKPTWYV]LKWH[OZJVUULJ[PUN[OLZLSVJHSSHUKTHYRZ JVHZ[HSÅVVKPUNHZHYLZ\S[VM should be considered. JSPTH[LJOHUNL A FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAMME FOR DELIVERY 54

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6IQLJ[P]L Development proposals should Objective 2 Development proposals should be energy 6IQLJ[P]L Provide jobs and apprenticeships for the minimise and mitigate against adverse LMÄJPLU[^OLYLWVZZPISL SVJHSJVTT\UP[` LU]PYVUTLU[HSPTWHJ[Z • Development proposals should embrace sustainable • Developers should provide a number of jobs and / or • Proposals for development must minimise environmental construction methods and technologies. HWWYLU[PJLZOPWZMVY[OLSVJHSJVTT\UP[`^OPJOYLÅLJ[[OL impact through avoidance or mitigation. • Proposals should be future proofed, facilitating the ability scale of their development. • >OLYLPTWHJ[ZHYLPUL]P[HISL[OLZLZOV\SKILHZZLZZLK to embrace renewables and low carbon technology and Objective 2 Establish ‘Community Projects’ which against the ability to secure compensatory measures. connect to wider heat and energy networks in future. correlate with development proposals • Particular regard should be given to: landscape and visual • 7YVWVZHSZZOV\SKJVU[YPI\[L[V^HYK^H[LYLMÄJPLUJ`HUK ^OLYLWVZZPISL PTWHJ["Z\YMHJL^H[LYKYHPUHNL"IPVKP]LYZP[`ÅVYHHUK not compromise water quality. • The design and delivery of proposals for replacement or fauna); air quality; contaminated land; and light pollution, new public spaces and access routes should involve local with suitable design response and / or mitigation measures Objective 3 Development should attempt to reduce and city-wide communities where possible. put in place to reduce or offset any adverse impact. reliance on the use of the car as a movement choice, through the use of • 5VPZLPTWHJ[VUSVJHSZJOVVSZPL;\SSVZ:JOVVS^PSSIL travel planning, to facilitate an increase addressed in a Noise Impact Assessment. of sustainable mode share and contribute • ;OL,HZ[;\SSVZ4HZ[LYWSHUZOV\SKNP]LWHY[PJ\SHY to air quality management in the area, in consideration to the impact of development on city-wide WHY[PJ\SHYVU>LSSPUN[VU9VHK views, coastal views and the character and nature of the coast and how these contribute toward a sense of place. • In situations where car use cannot be avoided, provision (U`KL]LSVWTLU[WYVWVZHSZ^P[OPU,HZ[;\SSVZTH`YLX\PYL should be put in place to encourage access by ultra- to be subject to Landscape and Visual Appraisal and low emission vehicles, including those with a plug-in Impact Assessment. component. • Consideration must be afforded to the importance of
• The opportunities presented by the existing rail sidings at woodland protection in order to minimise inappropriate
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