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Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015
Adopted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority on 27 March 2015
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4 Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 6 20 Braemar 96 Vision 10 21 Bruar and Pitagowan 102 The spatial strategy 12 22 Calvine 105 23 Carr-Bridge 108 2 The Policies 14 24 Cromdale and Advie 114 3 New Housing Development – 16 25 Dalwhinnie 120 Policy 1 26 Dinnet 126 4 Supporting Economic Growth – 20 Policy 2 27 Dulnain Bridge 132 5 Sustainable Design – Policy 3 23 28 Glenlivet 138 6 Natural Heritage – Policy 4 26 29 Glenmore 141 7 Landscape – Policy 5 31 30 Glenshee 146 The Siting and Design of 31 Grantown-on-Spey 149 Digital Communications Equipment – Policy 6 32 Insh 157 8 Renewable Energy – Policy 7 35 33 Inverdruie and Coylumbridge 162 9 Sport and Recreation – Policy 8 38 34 Killiecrankie 166 10 Cultural Heritage – Policy 9 41 35 Kincraig and vicinity 172 11 Resources – Policy 10 44 36 Kingussie 178 12 Developer Contributions – 48 37 Laggan 185 Policy 11 38 Nethy Bridge 188 39 Newtonmore 194 13 Community Information 52 40 Strathdon and vicinity 201 14 An Camas Mòr 56 41 Tomintoul 204 15 Angus Glens 64
16 Aviemore and vicinity 67 Appendices 210 17 Ballater 75 Glossary 216 18 Blair Atholl 83 Map legend 221 19 Boat of Garten 90
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Introduction
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6 1 Introduction
Introduction 1
1.1 This is the Local Development Plan 2010 (the Plan) for the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park Publish Main Issues Report, Evidence Report, Local Development Plan replaces the Monitoring Report and Environmental Report Cairngorms National Park Local Plan 2010 and that part of the Perth & Kinross Publish Proposed Plan, Updated Evidence, Council Highland Area Local Plan 2000 Action Programme and Assessments that falls within the National Park boundary. It sets out policies and proposals Period for representations. Notify neighbours for the development and use of land for the next 5-10 years, provides a broad Submit the Plan to Scottish Ministers indication of the scale and location of growth up to year 20, and provides the Examination of Proposed Plan by Scottish basis for the assessment of all planning Government appointed Reporter applications made across the whole of the National Park (see page 3). Publish post-examination modifications and Proposed Plan 1.2 In developing the Local Development Plan the Cairngorms National Park Authority Adopt and publish the Local Development Plan published and consulted on a Main Issues Report for the Plan between 19 September Adopt and publish the Action Programme and 9 December 2011, to identify the main land use planning issues for the Park. This 2015
helped inform the proposed Plan which Figure 1: The stages in preparing a Local Development Plan was consulted on during 2013. The Scottish Government’s Department for Planning 1.3 The Scottish Government believes and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) that the planning system is essential undertook and Examination of Plan in 2014 and the CNPA published modifications to to achieving its central purpose of the plan and its Notice of Intention to creating a more successful country, with Adopt the Plan in December 2014. opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth. This involves promoting and facilitating development in the best places for it while protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment. The Local Development Plan is the main tool to deliver that. It provides guidance to developers and investors, and allows local communities and the general public to be involved in shaping the future of their area. 7 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015
How to use the Plan
1.4 The Plan has five sections: Introduction; Everyone applying for planning permission must Vision; Spatial Strategy; Policies; and look at all the policies in the Development Plan. Community Information. Each section has a Policies are not cross referenced. You must purpose and provides important therefore make sure your proposal complies information that will be used to determine with all of the policies that are relevant. planning applications. Development proposals will be assessed against all The settlement maps identify sites proposed for policies and relevant information within the particular types of development. In considering Plan, so the Plan must be read in its entirety options for these sites, proposals must comply to understand the decision making process. with all relevant policies, as well as working to achieve the four aims of the Park. 1.5 There are 11 policies each with associated Supplementary Guidance that helps explain Early dialogue between applicants, the planning how the policies will be used and what is authority, the local community, other relevant needed in order to get planning permission statutory undertakers and local authority under them. A checklist at the start of each stakeholders, and infrastructure providers piece of guidance will help ensure you (including SNH, SEPA, Scottish Water, roads, supply the planning authority with the education and health services) can be key to correct information to allow your the success of development proposals. We application to be processed. strongly recommend that, where appropriate, you contact these key parties at the earliest 1.6 The Community Information section opportunity to discuss your proposal prior to provides statements for communities the submission of a planning application. throughout the Park that set out objectives for the future, relevant information, guidance for development, and any proposals identified through the Plan. 1.7 If you are interested in a particular community or site in a community, you should use the contents page to identify the relevant community and read what it says about that community before referring to the policies. If you are interested in a particular subject or in a site that is not identified on maps, you should refer to the relevant policy first.
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The National Park and its Aims
1.8 The Cairngorms National Park is the UK’s 1.11 These aims are to be achieved collectively, largest National Park at 4,528 square and in a co-ordinated way. It is their collective kilometres, comprising about 6 per cent of delivery, and the management challenges this Scotland’s land area. About 17,000 people brings, that lies at the heart of what it means live in the Park and a further 1.4 million to be a National Park. It is not enough to people visit it each year. The National Park take each aim in turn, or to trade them off in spans the boundaries of five local authority an attempt to balance each other. What is areas: Highland, Moray, Aberdeenshire, required in National Parks is an approach Angus, and Perth & Kinross, bringing co- that delivers for all four aims together, and ordinated management to a special area that means doing things differently. otherwise fragmented by administrative 1.12 At times there will be conflicts in trying to boundaries. deliver these four aims, and it is in the 1.9 The Scottish Parliament designated the management of these conflicts that being a Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the National Park should make a difference. The Trossachs as National Parks for three National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 reasons. recognises in particular that there may be • Each area is of outstanding national conflicts between conserving and enhancing importance because of its natural and the natural and cultural heritage and the cultural heritage; other three aims. Where it appears to the • Each area has a distinctive character and National Park Authority that there is such a coherent identity; conflict, the Act requires that greater weight is given to conserving and enhancing the • Designation as a National Park meets the natural and cultural heritage. special needs of each area and is the best means of ensuring that the National Park 1.13 The National Park Authorities must prepare aims are collectively achieved in a co- National Park Plans that set out how the ordinated way. four aims of the National Parks will be 1.10 There are four aims for Scottish National delivered. The Cairngorms National Park Parks, set out by the National Parks Partnership Plan 2012-2017 is the National (Scotland) Act 2000. Park Plan for the Cairngorms and was • To conserve and enhance the natural and approved by the Scottish Minister on 30 cultural heritage of the area; May 2012. It provides the long-term vision and strategy for the Cairngorms National • To promote sustainable use of the Park. The Local Development Plan will help natural resources of the area; to deliver the National Park Partnership • To promote understanding and Plan by setting out the vision and strategy. enjoyment (including enjoyment in the This will be delivered through the land use form of recreation) of the special planning system. qualities of the area by the public; • To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area’s communities.
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Planning in the Cairngorms National Park Vision
1.14 Planning in the Cairngorms National Park is 1.16 The vision for the Cairngorms National unique. It involves the Cairngorms National Park set out in the National Park Park Authority working alongside the five Partnership Plan (NPPP) is: local authorities which operate in the Park An outstanding National Park, enjoyed – Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray and valued by everyone, where nature and Perth & Kinross. The Local and people thrive together. Development Plan together with any Supplementary Guidance sets the detailed 1.17 It is delivered through three long-term policies and proposals for the whole of the outcomes: Park. It is the document against which all planning applications will be judged. 1.15 Planning applications are submitted to the A sustainable People enjoying relevant local authority in the normal economy the Park through manner. The local authority ensures all the supporting outstanding thriving businesses visitor and necessary information is supplied and and communities learning registers receipt of the application. The experiences CNPA is informed by the local authority and then decides whether to call-in the A special place for application. Only applications which are of people and nature general significance to the aims of the Park with natural and are called in and determined by the CNPA. cultural heritage enhanced The local authority determines those applications not called-in. The Local Development Plan applies to all planning Figure 2: The outcomes of the NPPP applications, regardless of whether they are called-in or not. 1.18 The NPPP goes on to clarify its overarching ambition: ‘The ambition to become a low carbon National Park runs through the whole Plan. This is a headline ambition for this area to play our part in delivering Scotland’s climate change targets. It means responding and adapting to climate change and its practical implications for people and place, developing the opportunities of a low carbon economy and securing stewardship of the significant carbon stores locked into the land and forests of the Cairngorms National Park.’
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1.19 The National Park Partnership Plan explains • new development helps to reinforce the what success will look like in delivering valued built heritage of the Park and those outcomes and summarises the main communities in it to maintain and challenges that will be faced in the Park of: enhance attractive places; • delivering the four aims of the Park • the special qualities of the Park are together; enhanced by new development where • enhancing the landscapes, habitats and possible and protected from new species of the Park while also delivering development that would significantly social and economic benefits for erode or harm them; businesses, communities and visitors; • new development is well connected to core • developing a strong and sustainable paths and other off-road routes, as well as economy within the Park that is resilient creating attractive places to live and visit; to future pressures and increases • new or improved visitor infrastructure is prosperity and opportunity for the people integrated with other visitor sites, and communities who work and live here; services and communities. • how to maintain the working age population of the Park by providing the right conditions to help young people stay in the Park, and how to attract workers to come to or to return the Park; • how people and nature adapt to long term climate change and severe weather events. 1.20 The National Park Partnership Plan provides policy priorities and programmes of work to deliver the vision and long term outcomes. The Local Development Plan helps to deliver them by implementing those policies and making sure: • there is sufficient land for housing to meet identified need and demand, including inward migration of workers; • the necessary land and support for business development and diversification is provided; • there are sites for future development that support attractive, vibrant communities and that minimise the need to use energy; • there is clear guidance on where, when and how the best development will be supported;
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The spatial strategy
1.21 Our vision for the Park builds on the 1.23 The National Park Partnership Plan directs strengths of the area and on its existing the Local Development Plan to identify infrastructure. The settlements of the Park sufficient land for housing to meet are linked by a network of roads. The Perth identified need and demand, including to Inverness rail line and A9 trunk road run inward migration of workers. The number around the western and northern edges of of units identified to provide for this is the Park, linking areas to the south and identified below (Tables 1 & 2). north as well as connecting to the A86 and 1.24 The strategy diagram (Figure 3) shows A96 trunk roads. We will focus future activity where we want development to be focused and growth in these settlements and within over the next 20 years. This includes the the settled valleys and straths of the Park. development of the housing units required 1.22 There are clear opportunities for economic to meet this housing land requirement. growth and diversification within, between New housing will be focussed on and around the existing settlements of the settlements identified in the Plan, including Park. Equally, most of the land of the Park is the new settlement of An Camas Mòr. Land farmland, moorland, forestry, woodland and for economic growth is also shown in the mountain that is valued for its land diagram. These sites indicate where management activities, recreation, nature opportunities for investment exist during and for its spectacular landscapes and the the plan period. The remaining areas of the sense of wildness people experience there. Park are identified as important for land There is relatively little development in management, recreation, landscape, wildness these areas and while some developments and nature conservation. Within these may be required to support land areas, development should support the management activities, the land there is delivery of these multiple benefits. most valued for the lack of development.
Table 1 Housing Land Requirement 2014– 2034 2014-2019 2019-2024 2024-2034 Total CNPA Housing Land 759 620 1,153 2,532 Requirement (affordable 370) (affordable 178) (affordable 152) (affordable 700) Anticipated completions -862 -804 -899 -2569 from established supply * Assumed completions from -60 -56 -63 -179 brownfield and windfall ** New Housing Land -163 -240 191 -216 Requirement ***
* Effective at July 2014 ** Windfall calculated based on completions and consents of which 180 are windfall = 7.01% *** A minus sign in front of a number implies a surplus in the established housing land supply at July 2014
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Table 2 Housing Land Requirement by area
2014-2019 2019-2024 2014-2034 Badenoch & Strathspey 582 (affordable 327) 459 (affordable 102) 1,898 (affordable 538) Aberdeenshire 80 (affordable 22) 80 (affordable 22) 320 (affordable 88) Angus 0 0 0 Moray (2008-2023) 12 (affordable 5) 8 (affordable 5) 20 (affordable 10) Perth & Kinross 16 (affordable 16) 16 (affordable 16) 64 (affordable 64) 10% generous supply margin 69 57 230 Total 759 620 2,532
Figure 3: Strategy Diagram
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The Policies
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The Policies 2
2.1 The policies section of the Plan provides a framework to manage development, dealing with particular interests or topics in turn. They form the basis for making decisions on planning applications in a way that will deliver the vision and the objectives of the Plan. All relevant policies will be considered before a decision is made as to the acceptability of the development proposal. 2.2 You should also refer to the supplementary guidance associated with each policy. This contains detailed guidance on how to meet the standards set by the policy. 2.3 The planning authority may require additional information or surveys to ensure that sufficient and up-to-date information is before them, in order to enable a timely decision to be taken on the proposed development. Applicants are therefore strongly advised to seek pre-application advice from the planning authority before submitting a planning application, to ensure that any requirement for additional information is considered prior to the submission of a planning application.
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New Housing Development 3 What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
3.1 Maintaining high quality places where 3.4 The Scottish Government is clear that communities can be sustainable and thrive housing binds our communities, contributes is key to the long-term success of the to our wellbeing and affects our jobs and National Park. This should be undertaken in health opportunities. It is committed to a way that makes the best use of resources, creating a Scotland where we can all live in integrates with services and facilities, and well designed, sustainable places where we promotes the highest standards in design are able to access the amenities and and environmental quality. services we need. Access to housing is paramount to this outcome. 3.2 We want to enable and actively support the delivery of new housing which is 3.5 The National Park Partnership Plan also affordable and meets community needs, in sees the vital role played by housing turn supporting and growing the economy. delivery in support of a diverse and While most growth is focussed in major thriving economy, where workers can gain settlements all communities should have access to housing so they can continue in some options for new housing and their employment. everyone should be able to see what those opportunities are in the next 5-20 years. What we will achieve in the next five 3.3 The policy will enable good quality housing years development that meets the needs of communities and supports economic and 3.6 In the next five years we will have created community development. It will allow the opportunities for the right type of housing, right amount of growth, in the right place, in the right place, that makes a positive meeting the demands of all sections of our contribution to local communities. communities in a sustainable way which Developers will have confidence to invest. best uses existing resources, while allowing In turn communities will have the support choice and incremental growth to meet they need to become and remain thriving local demand. places where people enjoy a sense of wellbeing.
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POLICY 1: NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 1 Housing in settlements 3 Other housing in the countryside
Settlement boundaries indicate the extent Proposals will be supported where they to which identified settlements may expand reinforce the existing pattern of during the next five years. All new housing development, and: developments within settlements should be a) are necessary for or improves the contained within these boundaries. operational and economic viability Proposals will be supported where they: of an active business which has a locational requirement directly a) occur within a site identified within the linked to the countryside; or Local Development Plan; or b) are on a rural brownfield site. b) reinforce and enhance the character of the settlement, maximising opportunities for infill, conversion, small scale 4 Contribution towards affordable development, use of derelict or housing provision underused land or the redevelopment The level of affordable housing required as of land. a contribution on developments of 4 or more open market dwellings will generally 2 Housing development in existing be no more than 25% of the total number rural groups of units. Proposals for new housing development Proposals for less than four open market which adds to an existing rural group (three dwellings will also be required to make a or more buildings) will be considered contribution towards affordable housing. favourably where: This will be a cash payment towards the meeting of housing need in the local area. a) they connect to, reinforce and enhance the character of the group integrating Proposals for offsite contributions will be with existing built form, pattern of considered where community needs existing development; and assessments, or similar assessments, support b) do not add more than one third to the this as a better way of meeting the housing existing number of buildings in the group needs of the community. within the plan period (based on the size of the group on the date of plan 5 Affordable housing developments adoption). Development of 100 per cent affordable housing will be supported where it meets a demonstrable local need shown through community needs assessments, housing needs and demand assessments or other information available at the time of application.
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6 Affordable housing provided using 8 Conversions cross subsidy from other housing Conversion of existing traditional and Development which provides affordable vernacular buildings will be supported units, which are funded by a cross subsidy where: from the sale or renting of open market a) it is demonstrated that the building is houses will be supported where: capable of the proposed conversion a) the affordable element meets a works; and demonstrable local need for affordable b) it maintains the style and character of housing shown through community the original building in terms of form, needs assessments, housing needs and scale, materials and detailing, where they demand assessments or other contribute positively to the context and information available at the time of setting of the area. application and
b) the whole development comprises a minimum of two affordable units; and 9 Replacement houses c) the open market element is the Proposals to replace existing housing stock minimum required to provide the will be supported where: necessary subsidy to facilitate the a) the existing house is structurally development of the affordable element; unsound and incapable of rehabilitation, and or is of non-standard construction; and d) the affordable housing could not be b) the existing house is not a listed building; delivered without the input of the and subsidy provided by the open market element of the proposal. c) the new house incorporates the footprint of the original, unless an alternative adjacent site would minimise 7 Alterations to existing houses any negative environmental, landscape or social effects of the development. Proposals will be supported where: a) the appearance and character of the dwelling and/or the surrounding area is 10 Housing for gypsies and travellers protected and enhanced; and and travelling showpeople b) appropriate and proportionate provision Proposals for the development of sites for of private garden is maintained; and gypsies and travellers and travelling c) adequate off street parking and/or showpeople will be favourably considered vehicular access to the property is where the need and location have been maintained. identified in the relevant Local Authority housing strategy.
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How it will be applied
3.7 The policy will be used to approve 3.10 Where a contribution towards affordable appropriate housing development which development is proposed, the level of supports sustainable communities. All new contribution will be measured against the development should reinforce and enhance CNPA Development Appraisal Toolkit and the character of its surroundings. The policy will be set at a level which ensures the will be used in conjunction with other development remains financially viable. polices to ensure development is well 3.11 Where the proposal involves the designed, and does not have any adverse replacement of an existing house, impact on the features of natural or cultural supporting evidence will be required as heritage important to the Park. part of the planning application to justify 3.8 All applicants should demonstrate how the need to demolish an existing property their development supports the (from a qualified structural engineer). If you sustainability of the local community. do not propose to salvage and reuse Developments will need to carefully reflect materials from the original building in the or complement the scale, materials and replacement building, you must provide a details of existing development. reasoned justification. Proposals to replace an existing house must ensure the original 3.9 All housing developments must make a dwelling is demolished or becomes ancillary contribution towards the provision of to the new dwelling. affordable units to meet the needs of communities in the Park. The policy will be used to ensure as many affordable houses How it will be monitored are built in the Park as possible, to address the ongoing issue of lack of supply of the 3.12 The effects of this policy will be monitored right type of housing to meet community through review of consents and needs. It is recognised that a mix of tenures completions, against their impact on that and sizes of unit is the key to achieving the locality. best form of development to meet the local need. In applying the policy, proposals will be assessed to measure the range of tenures in a variety of sizes, depending on site, demand and market conditions. This mix should include: social rented housing provided through public subsidy; low cost home ownership; and/or rent options provided through public subsidy or the developer; affordable private rented housing; and serviced plots for the local market.
19 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 4 Supporting Economic Growth What the policy aims to do
4.1 Sustainable growth in the economy of our town and villages which have a key the Park is at the heart of supporting economic, social, and cultural role, catering our communities, helping them become for a wide range of people and their needs. and remain vibrant and attractive places It supports the tourism, recreation and for people to live and work. The Scottish land management sectors which are so Government defines Sustainable Economic important to our Park wide economy. It Growth in Scottish Planning Policy as: also supports other opportunities which “Building a dynamic and growing economy underpin, diversify and benefit the economy that will provide prosperity and opportunities and are needed to ensure the economy can for all, while ensuring that future generations grow in a way which is efficient and robust. can enjoy a better quality of life too.” 4.5 The policy promotes sustainable 4.2 The economy of the National Park is economic growth which meets the based on a number of sectors, including needs of communities, and promotes land management, tourism, recreation, the National Park as a place to invest. food and drink. Sustainable economic growth is key to the long-term vitality and viability of our communities and the Local A National Park delivering for Scotland Development Plan has an important role 4.6 The Scottish Government has a vision of to play in addressing the economic, social economic growth which raises the quality and environmental issues facing towns, of life of Scottish people through increasing settlements and rural areas within the economic opportunities for all, on a socially Cairngorms National Park and facilitating and environmentally sustainable basis. successful economic growth in the future. It aims to create a Scotland that is the 4.3 This is not just about identifying sites for most attractive place for doing business in new development. It is about assisting Europe and create a physically attractive existing businesses and creating a flexible Scotland which allows us to realise our full framework that allows the best economic potential with visitors both from home developments to thrive and prosper. It is and abroad. Scotland’s National Parks, also about promoting the Park as a good as renowned international destinations, place to invest, and ensuring that new have a national role to play in creating development is supported by robust and a Scotland people enjoy and invest in. ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure, which makes 4.7 The National Park Partnership Plan access to the wider economy as simple as sets an aspiration to have an economy possible. This must all be achieved in a way that will have grown and diversified, which protects the special qualities that drawing on the special qualities of the make the Park an attractive place to invest. Park. It also seeks enhanced recreation 4.4 The policy aims to enable and encourage opportunities which will in turn improve growth and diversification in the economy the health of visitors and residents, and a of the National Park. The policy supports diversified economy which builds on the
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POLICY 2: SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH existing tourism sector to create better employment opportunities. Development 1 Retail development supporting growth in all sectors of the economy will help deliver this outcome Proposals for retail development will of the National Park Partnership Plan. be supported where they are located in a way which uses a sequential approach to site selection: a) within identified town/village centres; What we will achieve in the next five years b) within identified settlement boundaries; 4.8 In the next five years we will have c) out of settlements where the encouraged new investment and development supports economic growth in the economy of the Park. vitality and viability of that community. New development will achieve growth in a way which supports the aims Developments should have no of the Park and which protects the adverse impact on neighbouring special qualities we value in the Park. properties and should have no Communities will be able to make a link detrimental impact on the vitality and between their prosperity and the value viability of that settlement/centre. which comes as a result of the National Exceptions to this should demonstrate Park as an international destination. social or community need for the proposal. The potential cumulative impact of similar proposals will also be taken into account.
2 Tourism and leisure development
Development which enhances formal and informal recreation and leisure facilities; tourism and leisure based business activities and attractions; tourism and leisure related infrastructure including accommodation; improved opportunities for responsible outdoor access and through improved levels of open space; will be supported where: a) it has no adverse environmental impacts on the site or neighbouring areas; and b) it makes a positive contribution to the experience of visitors; and c) it adds to or extends the core tourist season.
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3 Other economic development How it will be applied
Proposals which support or extend 4.9 The policy will be used to support the economy or which enhance appropriate economic development, the range and quality of economic which ensures sustainable growth and opportunities or facilities, will be supports our communities. It is intended to considered favourably where: protect communities from inappropriate a) it is compatible/complementary with development and loss of existing facilities, existing business activity in the area; and and help keep them vibrant and sustainable. b) it supports the vitality and viability 4.10 Whilst much development is expected to of the local economy and the be within existing settlements, some will broader economy of the Park. require a more rural setting, and applicants will be asked for evidence to support specific locational requirements. The policy supports 4 Protecting existing sustainable appropriate development undertaken in economic activity harmony with the location, and where the proposal extends the tourist season and Proposals for the alternative use of the availability of facilities to communities, sites or buildings currently in, or last and is designed to the highest standards. used for, economic and employment purposes will only be supported where 4.11 Where large developments are proposed, this promotes the sustainable use of improvements to infrastructure to support land in accordance with SPP, the NPPP that development, and the wider economy and other LDP policies, and where: should always be considered together. a) it is satisfactorily demonstrated 4.12 Coupled with this growth is a need to that it is not practical for financial protect what is important in communities or other reasons to continue and what helps the economy at present. with the existing or last economic There is a balance to be struck between development or employment use; or new development and supporting b) the site or buildings are unsuitably and protecting predominant land uses. located and impact adversely on Development which facilitates diversification the built or natural environment, of existing land uses is likely to be local character or neighbouring particularly successful where the new properties; and/or and existing uses are complementary. c) the existing use can be appropriately re-located to another suitable site. How it will be monitored
4.13 The success of this policy will be monitored through analysis of the number of developments which occur in the Park with a direct impact on the growth of the economy. Economy ‘health checks’ will also be used to monitor the success of the policy on the vitality of our town centres. 22 5 Sustainable Design – Policy 3
Sustainable Design 5 What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
5.1 The policy aims to ensure that all 5.6 The Scottish Government is clear in its development, not just the expensive or intention to create high quality built iconic, delivers high standards of design environments for the benefit of everyone. and contributes to the sense of place. The quality of the built environment impacts on how people react to it, and 5.2 The distinctive character and identity of creating successful and sustainable places the Cairngorms National Park’s natural and communities lies at the heart of the and built heritage and settlements national outcomes associated with place contribute to the qualities that make it making. special. The contribution that built development makes to our sense of place 5.7 The National Park Partnership Plan and quality of life is important to those identifies the need to retain and enhance who live and work in and visit the Park. the distinct sense of place as a key Good design is key to achieving outcome and within this the role of development fit for a National Park. settlements and built development plays an important part. The policy will secure 5.3 The way development is designed and the highest standards of design in new built is important not only for its visual development, which in turn enhances the appearance and quality of life but also to special qualities of the Park and help contribute to reduction of carbon contributes to long-term sustainability. emissions, limiting waste of all types, and minimising our use of precious resources. What we will achieve in the next five years 5.4 We must therefore make the most of every opportunity to conserve and 5.8 In the next five years we will see a step enhance the distinctive characteristics that change in the standards of design and make the Park and its communities special, sustainability, harnessing the latest and make a positive contribution to a technology and thinking to drive forward more sustainable way of living which built development which places reduced considers not only the cost of the demands on diminishing resources and development, but the lifetime impacts of makes a positive contribution to the using the new buildings. special qualities and quality of life in the Park. 5.5 The policy promotes the highest standards of design in all development. This includes siting and design, the use of materials, the impact the development has on the environment, accessibility, and the long- term sustainability credentials of the development.
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POLICY 3: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 1 Design statements
A design statement must accompany all h) maintain and maximise all opportunities development proposals to demonstrate for responsible outdoor access, including how the proposal has been designed to: links into the existing path network. All a) minimise the effect of the development developments will be consistent with the on climate change in terms of siting, Core Paths Plan; and construction and once complete – to i) protect the amenity enjoyed by achieve at least the minimum standard in neighbours including minimisation of compliance with those set out in the disturbance caused by access to the Building Standards Technical Handbook; development site; and and j) include an appropriate means of access, b) be sympathetic to the traditional pattern egress, levels of private amenity ground, and character of the surrounding area, and space for off-street parking; and local vernacular and local distinctiveness, k) create opportunities to further whilst encouraging innovation in design biodiversity and promote ecological and use of materials; and interest. c) use materials and landscaping that will complement the setting of the 2 Replacing existing building stock development; and d) make sustainable use of resources, Replacing existing stock will be considered (including the minimisation of energy, favourably where: waste, and water usage), within the a) the existing building is structurally future maintenance arrangements, and unsound, is incapable of rehabilitation or for any decommissioning which may be is of non-standard construction; and necessary - to achieve at least the b) the existing building is not a listed minimum standard in compliance with building; and those set out in the Building Standards c) the original footprint of the building is Technical Handbook; and incorporated into the new development e) enable the storage, segregation and unless an alternative adjacent site would collection of recyclable materials and minimise any negative environmental, make provision for composting; and landscape or social effects of the f) promote sustainable transport methods development; and including making provision for the d) where retained, the original building must storage of bicycles, and reducing the become ancillary to the new use. overall need to travel; and g) improve or add to existing public and amenity open space; and
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parking. 3 Converting existing building stock How it will be applied
Converting existing stock will be considered 5.9 Implementation of the policy will take into favourably where: account the impact the development has a) the building is redundant for its original on its site, its setting, and the surrounding use, and is unlikely to have a commercial landscape. The development must reflect its or economic future in its current form; setting in terms of siting, scale and design. and 5.10 Supporting evidence will be required as b) the conversion works maintain the style part of the planning application to justify and character of the original building in the need to demolish an existing property terms of form, scale, materials and (from a qualified structural engineer), and detailing, where they contribute to explain why materials from the original positively to the context and setting of building cannot be salvaged and reused in the area. the replacement building. 5.11 In considering the impact of new 4 Alterations to the existing development and uses on an original building stock building, applicants must include an appraisal Alterations to the existing building stock will of the biodiversity interests found within be considered favourably where they: the building, e.g. bats, and take appropriate a) respect the design, massing, proportions, action to account for any particular materials and general visual appearance interests found. of the area; and 5.12 In considering the impact on the path b) maintain an appropriate level of private network, proposals must be consistent ground, including space for off-street with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, the Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy and the Cairngorms National Park Core Paths Plan.
How it will be monitored
5.13 The effects of this policy will be monitored through review of planning permissions and house extension permissions.
25 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 6 Natural Heritage What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
6.1 The range and quality of natural heritage in 6.4 The Scottish Government is committed to the Cairngorms National Park is unique in the protection and enhancement of the the UK and is internationally valued. A result natural environment for the benefit of of natural processes and land management, current and future generations. Its national many of the special habitats and species of outcomes are underpinned by aims to the Cairngorms need active management create a Scotland which is attractive, and to continue to thrive. The unique natural where people value the natural heritage underpins all four aims of the Park, environment. and the special qualities created as a result 6.5 The National Park Partnership Plan are valued by residents, visitors and those supports this by seeking to conserve and who care about the Park. It is key to the enhance habitats and conserve species for long-term success of the Park that habitats which the National Park is most important. and species are protected. 6.6 This policy plays a key role in the delivery 6.2 Many of the best examples are formally of these outcomes. It supports the designated – 54.75 per cent of the Park is international reputation of the Cairngorms covered by a formal designation and has National Park as a high quality place for particular management arrangements in nature and the contribution of the National place to conserve the relevant features. Park to Scottish biodiversity targets. It also There are, however many that are enhances the special qualities which make important on a local scale and these often the Cairngorms an attractive place to live provide important links between formally and work. recognised sites. This facilitates the movement of species and their long-term sustainability. What we will achieve in the next five years 6.3 The policy will ensure that development conserves and enhances the outstanding 6.7 In five years we will have improved the natural heritage of the Cairngorms National quality of natural heritage found in the Park, Park. It offers the necessary level of and ensured that opportunities which arise protection from adverse development and as a result of development proposals are enables enhancement. taken to further the quality of habitats and species found in the Park.
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POLICY 4: NATURAL HERITAGE 1 International and national 3 Other important natural and designations earth heritage sites and interests
Development likely to have a significant effect Development that would adversely affect an on a Natura 2000 site must demonstrate no ancient woodland site, semi-natural ancient adverse effect on the integrity of the site. woodland site, Geological Conservation Where this is not possible, development will Review site, or other nationally, regionally or be considered favourably only where: locally important site recognised by the a) there are no alternative solutions; and planning authority will only be permitted where it has been demonstrated that: b) there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest including those a) the objectives of the identified site and of a social or economic nature. overall integrity of the identified area would not be compromised; or Where the site has been designated for a b) any significant adverse effects on the European priority habitat or species, qualities for which the area or site has development will only be permitted where been identified are mitigated by the the reasons for overriding public interest provision of features of commensurate or relate to human health, public safety, beneficial greater importance to those that are lost. consequences of primary importance for the environment or other reasons subject to the opinion of the European Commission 4 Protected species (via Scottish Ministers). Development that would have an adverse effect on any European Protected Species 2 National designations will not be permitted unless: a) there are public health, public safety or Development that would adversely affect other imperative reasons of overriding the Cairngorms National Park, a Site of public interest, including those of a social Special Scientific Interest, National Nature or economic nature and beneficial Reserve or National Scenic Area will only consequences of primary importance be permitted where: for the environment; and a) it will not adversely affect the integrity of b) there is no satisfactory alternative the area or the qualities for which it has solution, and been designated; or c) the development will not be detrimental b) any such adverse effects are clearly to the maintenance of the population of outweighed by social, economic or the species concerned at a favourable environmental benefits of national conservation status in their natural range. importance, and compensated by the provision of features of commensurate or greater importance than those that are adversely affected.
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Development that would have an adverse b) the development will not be detrimental effect on species protected under Schedule to the maintenance of the species 5(animals) or 8 (plants) of the Wildlife & concerned at a favourable conservation Countryside Act 1981, as amended, will not status in the natural range. be permitted unless: Development that would have an adverse a) undertaking the development will give rise effect on habitats or species identified in the to, or contribute towards the achievement Cairngorms Nature Action Plan, UK of, a significant social, economic or Biodiversity Action Plan, Birds of environmental benefit; and Conservation Concerns (red and amber) or b) there is no other satisfactory solution; and by Scottish Ministers through the Scottish c) the development will not be detrimental Biodiversity List, including any cumulative to the maintenance of the population of impact will only be permitted where: the species concerned at a favourable a) the developer can demonstrate that the conservation status in their natural range. need and justification for the development outweighs the local, Development that would have adverse effect national or international contribution of on species protected under Schedule 1, 1A the area of habitat or populations of or A1 (birds) of the Wildlife and species; and Conservation Act 1981 as amended will not be permitted unless: b) significant harm or disturbance to the ecological functions, continuity and a) the development is required for preserving integrity of the habitats or species public health and safety; and populations is avoided, or minimized b) there is no other satisfactory solutions; and where harm is unavoidable; and c) the development will not be detrimental appropriate compensatory and/or to the species concerned at a favourable management measures are provided; and conservation status in their natural range. new habitats of commensurate or greater nature conservation value are Development that would have an adverse created as appropriate to the site. effect on badgers or their setts will not be permitted unless the development fully complies with the requirements of the 6 All development Protection of Badgers Act 1992 as amended Where there is evidence to indicate that a 5 Other biodiversity habitat or species may be present on, or adjacent to, a site, or could be adversely Development that would have an adverse affected by the development, the developer effect on species listed in Annexes 11 or V of will be required to undertake a comprehensive the EC Habitats Directive or Annex 1 of the survey of the area’s natural environment to EC Birds Directive will not be permitted unless: assess the effect of the development on it and a) there is no other satisfactory solution; to submit a species/habitat protection plan and where necessary to set out measures to avoid, reduce or mitigate such effects.
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How it will be applied
All development should seek to further Mountains and Deeside and Lochnagar. the conservation of biodiversity through Outwith these areas an equivalent level of its maintenance and enhancement. consideration will also be given to the International and national designations landscape throughout the whole Park. 6.8 The planning authority must satisfy itself 6.11 When assessing the potential effects of that the development will not adversely development proposals on national affect the integrity of the site before designations, the planning authority will take granting any form of planning permission. account of potential cumulative effects on This is done by the carrying out of an the designated natural heritage interests and assessment under the Habitats Regulations. the impact on habitat networks which link Such assessments are carried out where designated sites and are affected by development may affect an internationally development. Mitigation is defined here as designated site (Special Protection Area, ‘the undertaking of measures to prevent or Special Area of Conservation or Ramsar reduce to an acceptable level, the impact of Site) and is carried out by the planning a development’. Compensation is defined authority. However sufficient information, here as ‘the provision of replacement areas including surveys, Construction Method of habitat to an equal quality (short term or Statements and/or SUDs, must be included long term) to offset habitat that will be with any application, provided by the adversely affected by development’. The applicant, to enable the planning authority policy applies to developments affecting to properly consider the likely effects of the these sites, whether or not they are inside or proposal on the integrity of the site or sites. outside the boundary of the designated area. These may include sites not within or Other important natural and earth connected to the application site as the heritage sites and interests impact of the development may go beyond its boundaries. 6.12 The National Park Authority, Local authorities, Non-Government Organisations 6.9 Developers should be aware of this (NGOs) and other organisations recognise position and the implications this a range of other sites that have natural requirement might have on the need to heritage interest or importance. The policy carry out additional research to support will be applied to prevent loss of these any development proposal. To be in locally important natural or earth heritage accordance with the policy developments sites that are not afforded special must, therefore, not adversely affect the protection by designation. integrity of the site, either alone, or in combination with other plans or projects. 6.13 When making decisions on proposals that would affect these sites, the planning National designations authority will take into account the quality 6.10 Developers should be aware of this of the interests of the site and its position and the implications this contribution to the wider network of sites, requirement might have on the need to in addition to the direct effects of the The National Park contains two National development proposal. Scenic Areas covering the Cairngorm 29 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015
Protected species
6.14 This policy will be applied to ensure that landscape and natural heritage values, the effects of development proposals on including water bodies, watercourses, protected species, including any cumulative wetlands, peat and river corridor habitats impacts, are fully considered by the planning and woodlands and hedgerow. authority. Developers will be required to Precautionary principle undertake any necessary surveys for 6.17 The precautionary principle will be applied species at their own cost and to the where the impacts of a proposed satisfaction of Scottish Natural Heritage and development on the integrity of the planning authority. If there is reason to internationally and nationally significant believe that a European Protected Species landscapes or natural heritage resources or its breeding site or resting place may be are uncertain but there is sound evidence present on a site, or impacted upon by for believing that significant irreversible development, any such presence and any damage could occur. Where the likely effects on the species shall be fully precautionary principle is justified, ascertained prior to the determination of modifications to the proposal which would the planning application. Where protected eliminate the risk of irreversible damage species are found to be present, or should be considered. The precautionary potentially affected by development, a principle will not be used to impede species protection plan should be prepared development unnecessarily. Where the and submitted to demonstrate how any development is constrained on the grounds offense under the relevant legislation will be of uncertainty, the potential for research, avoided. surveys or assessments to remove or Other biodiversity reduce uncertainty should be considered. 6.15 The Cairngorms National Park has many other habitats, networks of habitats, species How it will be monitored of habitats and species that are not protected but that are also important to 6.18 The policy will be monitored by review of the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Park. planning consents and refusals of proposals Developments which enhance or restore that could affect any of these designations such habitats, habitat networks and species and species, including loss of areas of will be encouraged. habitat or sites including any cumulative 6.16 The policy will be applied to ensure that impacts. development does not weaken the integrity and connectivity of the ecosystems of the Cairngorms National Park. The planning authority will assess the direct, indirect and cumulative effects of development proposals on habitats, networks and species. Developments should therefore conserve and enhance natural and semi-natural habitats for the ecological, recreational,
30 7 Landscape – Policy 5 7 Landscape What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
7.1 The landscapes of the Cairngorms are one 7.4 The Scottish Government is committed of the National Park’s most valuable assets, to making Scotland a better place and we underpinning its character, designation must all play a part in realising this goal. and the appeal of the area as a place to 7.5 The National Park Partnership Plan visit, live and invest. The experience of supports this objective by seeking enhanced large scale wildness in the National Park landscapes at a Park scale with improved is particularly distinctive in UK terms. quality and connectivity of habitats. It also 7.2 The way we use and manage the landscape highlights the importance of the sense and its many components will influence of wildness that can be experienced in its quality and character. We do not seek the Park and has, as a particular focus, to keep landscapes unchanged. We seek conserving and enhancing wildness qualities. to ensure that they evolve in ways that 7.6 The landscapes of Scotland’s National conserve and enhance the special qualities. Parks are national assets, underpinning In practice this means making the most of international tourism destinations. Ensuring every opportunity that comes as a result development conserves and enhances of a development proposal to ensure that the quality of these landscapes underpins development conserves and enhances delivery of all four aims of the National Park. the distinctive characteristics we value, making changes where opportunities for enhancement exist, and avoiding change What we will achieve in the next five years that would erode the characteristics that make the Park a special place. 7.7 In the next five years we will see an improvement in the quality of impact that built 7.3 The policy will conserve and enhance development has on the landscape. We will the diverse and spectacular landscapes have protected the areas of the Park which of the National Park by ensuring that are particularly important for their qualities only development which conserves of wildness, and we will have capitalised and enhances the special landscape on opportunities for new development qualities of the Park will be supported. It to enhance the landscape of the Park. supports development that contributes to landscape enhancement and protects 7.8 As a result of this policy we will have against development that would erode created better built development, thus the landscape qualities we value. maintaining the Park as a special place to live and work, and an internationally significant destination for visitors.
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POLICY 5: LANDSCAPE How it will be applied
There will be a presumption against any 7.9 The diverse and spectacular landscapes development that does not conserve are one of the Park’s key assets and the and enhance the landscape character and distinctive character of the landscape is special qualities of the Cairngorms National one of the reasons for the creation of Park including wildness, and in particular, the Park. Although people’s perception of the setting of the proposed development. wildness may vary, a sense of remoteness can be found in many parts of the Park. Proposed development that does The impact of development on wildness not complement and enhance the is important and will be a fundamental landscape character of the Park and the factor in the application of this policy. setting of the proposed development will be permitted only where: 7.10 All proposals will be assessed to a) any significant adverse effects on measure the impact on the landscape, the landscape character of the its character and its quality. Key to Park are clearly outweighed by this assessment are impacts on the social or economic benefits of character of the landscape, on the sense national importance; and of wildness found in that area and how b) all the adverse effects on the setting the proposal contributes to conserving of the proposed development and enhancing the special landscape have been minimised and mitigated qualities. The Cairngorms Landscape through appropriate siting, layout, Toolkit will be used to assist in such scale, design and construction to the assessments. Dark skies are an important satisfaction of the planning authority. characteristic for many areas of the Park, and contribute to the sense of wildness. Development must therefore minimise light pollution to surrounding areas. 7.11 New development will be assessed to consider the cumulative impact on the special qualities of the landscape and the sense of wildness found in the relevant area; how it contributes to the whole Park; and on the outcome to conserve and enhance, not simply on a local scale, but on a Park-wide basis. In addition, due regard will be given to the obligations established
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POLICY 6:
under the European Landscape Convention THE SITING AND DESIGN OF which guides the protection, management DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS and planning of all landscapes and raises EQUIPMENT awareness of the value of a living landscape. Proposals for new telecommunications or In doing so, specialist professional advice other digital communications equipment will may be sought to assess the impact of only be permitted provided that all of the development on landscape which will help following criteria are met, to the satisfaction to inform the decision-making process. of the Park Authority: 7.12 Assessments will consider the siting a) details on the siting, design and and design of the development, looking appearance of the proposed apparatus specifically at the impact it will have as a and associated structures demonstrate result of materials used and any landscaping that the impact on the visual amenity, associated with the development. character and appearance of the surrounding area is minimised;
Digital Infrastructure b) in sensitive areas detailed evidence that the proposals would not lead to 7.13 The above policy requirements apply to all unacceptable effects on areas of new built developments within the National particular ecological interest or landscape Park area. Nevertheless there is also a importance; archaeological and other need to set out additional, more specific cultural heritage sites; conservation areas policy principles and requirements that or buildings of architectural or historic would apply to new digital infrastructure interest; installations. The following policy underlines the Scottish Government’s c) evidence that opportunities for mast commitment in this regard, set out in and site sharing as well as installation Scottish Planning Policy. Accordingly, the possibilities on buildings or other existing policy is intended to support world class structures have all been fully considered digital technology through the provision – and such opportunities taken, wherever of the most up to date networks to appropriate and practicable; serve homes and business premises d) the choice of equipment to be installed whilst ensuring that all such infrastructure should be the smallest possible that is installations are sited and designed to keep commensurate with the technological environmental impacts to a minimum. requirements; e) every effort should be made to conceal, camouflage or otherwise disguise masts, other equipment installations and associated building structures as well as cabling;
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f) details of any proposed landscaping and screen planting, where appropriate, and how this would mitigate the impact of the development; g) details demonstrating how the proposal best meets operational needs and fits into the wider network, having explored alternative options and having had regard to the local context and the cumulative impacts that would arise; and h) a written declaration that the equipment and related installations are all designed to be in full compliance with the appropriate industry guidelines and regulations applicable at the time – such as the ICNIRP guidelines for public exposure to radiation frequency.
How it will be monitored
7.14 Policies 5 and 6 will be monitored by reviewing planning permissions. The contribution developments make to the enhancement opportunities identified in the Landscape Framework will also be measured. A review of the qualities of wildness and the impact of development on those qualities will also help assess how these policies are achieving their goals. 7.15 The impact of development on the landscape of the Park will be monitored and the Landscape Toolkit will be updated on a regular basis to incorporate the cumulative impacts of new developments. These will then be used to inform the assessment of proposals in the future.
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Renewable Energy 8 What the policy aims to do
8.1 The National Park and its communities will 8.5 The National Park Partnership Plan clarifies continue to be affected by climate change that while ‘large scale commercial wind during the life of this Plan and beyond. The turbines1 are not compatible with the impact of volatile energy prices and supply special qualities of the National Park and of fossil fuels mean that communities must are not considered to be appropriate adapt and build resilience to the changing within the National Park or where outside climate. the Park they affect its landscape setting,’ it does support the Government’s targets by 8.2 The National Park has an abundance of seeking to increase renewable energy natural resources which provide options to generation, especially biomass and hydro, generate renewable energy, and we want to that is compatible with conserving the encourage this in a way which promotes special qualities of the Park, and maintaining the sustainable use of those resources the integrity of designated sites. without negative impacts on its special qualities. This includes energy from biomass, 8.6 This policy is key to harnessing the natural hydro, solar, heat pumps, some wind energy. resources present in the Park and utilising Some potential for anaerobic digestion and them to achieve National targets for energy from waste also exists. There are renewable energy generation, benefits for also opportunities to include integrated local communities and businesses, and district heating schemes served by ensuring developments conserve and renewable energy. enhance the special qualities of the National Park. 8.3 The policy aims to enable appropriate renewable energy generation by harnessing What we will achieve in the next five years the Park’s natural resources in a way which 8.7 In the next five years we will see an achieves the collective delivery of the four increase in the amount of renewable aims of the Park. It sets the framework to energy generated within the Park, whilst still harness this energy potential, and so will maintaining the area’s special qualities. We allow the Park to play its part in addressing will also have protected the Park from the issues of climate change and fuel development which would undermine poverty. those qualities. 8.8 As a result of this policy we will have A National Park delivering for Scotland created a more resilient means of energy 8.4 Nationally there is an increasing focus on generation, which utilises the Park’s natural sustainably generated energy. The Scottish resources, and supports the Park’s Government is committed to generating communities and businesses in adapting to 100 per cent of Scotland’s electricity a low carbon economy. demand from renewable sources, and 11 per cent of Scotland’s heat demand from renewable sources by 2020.
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POLICY 7: RENEWABLE ENERGY 1 All renewables developments
Proposals for renewable energy generation Large-scale commercial wind turbines2 will be considered favourably where: are not compatible with the special a) they contribute positively to the qualities of the National Park and are minimisation of climate change; not considered to be appropriate. b) they complement the sustainability credentials of the development; 4 Biomass c) they conserve and enhance the special In addition, all biomass proposals must qualities of the Park; include sufficient storage capacity to d) they include appropriate means of minimise the need for delivery of the access and traffic management; fuel to the site. e) they adequately minimise all cumulative effects. 5 Energy from waste Financial bonds will be used where appropriate to secure decommissioning and In addition, all waste energy proposals site restoration. must: a) ensure they maximise the energy produced by using locally sourced 2 Hydropower waste, distributing the energy within In addition, all hydropower proposals must the locality of the development; have no detrimental impact on: b) minimise the impact of transporting a) the water environment; the waste material to and within b) the recreational use of the water the site. environment; c) peat and soil along the length of the Detailed advice on renewable energy scheme. developments will be provided in supplementary guidance. 3 Wind energy 2 Defined as more than one turbine and more than 30m height to blade tip In addition, all wind energy proposals must adequately minimise: a) all noise impacts from the development; b) all shadow flicker caused as a result of the development; c) the impact of the development on all aviation interests.
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How it will be applied How it will be monitored
8.9 Nationally, there is an increasing focus on 8.13 The policy will be monitored by reviewing small scale generation of energy and micro planning permissions and completed generation with individuals and developments on the ground. The amount communities realising the part everyone and type of renewable energy generated in should play in efforts to slow climate the Park will be monitored. change. The policy will be applied to assist appropriate development which achieves this end. However, it is considered that National Park status combined with the numerous natural heritage designations contained within it, and the duty placed on the National Park Authority under international and national statutory obligations to protect its many special and outstanding qualities, mean that development of wind farms in the National Park is not appropriate. There are however opportunities for the development of other forms of renewable energy schemes, including biomass, waste, and hydro which can be designed in a sympathetic way to have no adverse landscape, visual or environmental impact. 8.10 Renewable energy developments are often complex proposals, with a number of inter- related component parts. Information must be provided to explain the details of each element of the scheme, and how they relate together and to their location. An assessment will be made of each individual element, as well as the development as a whole. 8.11 The key consideration for all renewable energy generation proposals is the impact that the development will have on the area in which it is sited. 8.12 In harnessing the opportunities to generate the most energy from the natural resources available in the Park, renewable energy schemes that only produce electricity from biomass will not be permitted.
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Sport and Recreation 9 What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
9.1 The Cairngorms National Park offers 9.3 The Scottish Government includes outstanding opportunities for formal and ‘increasing physical activity’ as a national informal recreation, from sports pitches and indicator. This is aligned to the strategic sports centres to ski centres, golf courses objective of making Scotland a healthier and mountain bike centres, and a network nation. Suitable protection and promotion of paths that links communities to the of sport and recreational opportunities countryside. There are also many other through the land use planning system make public and amenity open spaces, ranging a positive contribution to this objective. from public parks, landscaping schemes 9.4 The National Park Partnership Plan within large-scale developments, community recognises that it is vital to many aspects sports hubs and formal equipped play areas. of the National Park’s environment, 9.2 The policy aims to ensure the needs of communities and economy that there are local communities and visitors for a range of high quality opportunities for recreational space and facilities are people who enjoy the area in ways that accommodated, and existing facilities conserve the special qualities and maximise protected. This includes informal and formal the benefits to all sectors. It gives a clear recreation provision. commitment to empowering communities, so they can thrive, and creates a planning policy that helps achieve this is important in the delivery of this outcome.
What we will achieve in the next five years
9.5 In the next five years new sport and recreation development will make a positive contribution to the enjoyment of the Park by its communities and by visitors alike. We will have created more and better facilities to the benefit of the wider economy, in a way which protects the Park’s special qualities.
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POLICY 8: SPORT AND RECREATION
1 New development d) A playing field strategy prepared in consultation with sportscotland has Developments of sport and recreation demonstrated that there is a clear facilities, diversification of, or extensions excess of sports pitches to meet to existing sport and recreation related current and anticipated future demand business activities, or the enhancement in the area, and that the site could be of the quality and design of existing developed without detriment to the facilities will be supported where: overall quality of provision. a) they demonstrate best practice in terms of sustainable design, operation and future maintenance, and where 3 Reduction of facilities there are no adverse environmental Developments which would result in a impacts on the site or neighbouring reduction of sport and recreation facilities areas; and or opportunity will only be supported b) they will meet an identified community where: or visitor need; and a) the development is ancillary to the c) they maintain and maximise all principal use of the site as sport and opportunities to link into the existing recreation facilities; and path network. b) the development would not affect the use of the site as a sport and 2 Re-development recreation facility; and c) in the reduction of public access rights, Other sport and recreation facilities or loss of the existing path network should not be re-developed except where: including loss of access to inland water, a) The proposed development is ancillary an appropriate or improved alternative to the principal use of the site as a access solution can be secured; and playing field; or d) a compensatory site of at least equal b) The proposed development involves a size and quality is created which is minor part of the playing field which convenient to users, or an existing would not affect its use and potential facility is upgraded to maintain and for sport and training; or improve the overall capacity in the area; c) The playing field which would be lost or would be replaced by a new playing e) an audit demonstrates the field of comparable or greater benefit development will not result in the loss for sport and in a location which is of provision of services used by the convenient for its users, or by the affected community, and that no upgrading of an existing playing field alternative site is available. in the area; or
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How it will be applied
9.6 Proposals will be assessed against the 9.11 This must take the form of a impact they may have on recreation replacement facility, or an agreement opportunities and must ensure with the community, in consultation with appropriate alternative and improved sportscotland in the case of outdoor opportunities. sports facilities, on how this should be best achieved. Provision of land to a 9.7 Adequate arrangements must also be community may be acceptable if the made for long-term maintenance of open community is willing to take on the future spaces created within and associated with development of the replacement facility. new developments, and these arrangements will be in place prior to the 9.12 Proposals must also include information on granting of any permission. the future management and maintenance arrangements that are in place to 9.8 Whether within settlements or in the retain the highest quality provision. countryside, proposals must be of the highest quality, with no significant adverse impact on residential amenity or on the How it will be monitored Park’s special qualities. 9.13 The policy will be monitored using analysis 9.9 Formal recreation provision provides of developments permitted which affect significant economic, recreational and recreation opportunities within the Park, health benefits to residents and visitors. It and which have had an impact on existing is recognised that many of these facilities facilities. are constrained by their sensitive location and supports their development where this is undertaken in harmony with the location; where the proposal extends the tourist season and the availability of facilities to communities; and is designed to the highest standards. 9.10 Where the proposal involves the loss of a sports or other recreation facility or opportunity to the local community, it must include compensatory measures to ensure the local community is not adversely affected.
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10.1 The cultural heritage of the Cairngorms 10.5 The Scottish Government is committed to ranges from archaeological remains to making Scotland a better place where we internationally significant listed buildings, value and enjoy our built environment and important architectural and historic protect and enhance it for future townscapes, historic gardens and generations. landscapes, and ancient routes through the 10.6 The National Park Partnership Plan Park. All of these provide a clear link to the supports this objective by seeking enhanced history of this part of Scotland and the part learning about the cultural heritage qualities it played over time to create the Park and that make the Park special, and ensuring communities we know and value today. built development creates a sense of place 10.2 These assets create a clear link to the past with the landscapes of the Park. but are also significant in creating attractive 10.7 This policy provides a key means to the and interesting built environments which delivery of these objectives, conserving are important to communities and the and enhancing the historic assets that exist economy, and demonstrate sustainability in the Park for future generations. and longevity. 10.3 Some are formally recognised for the role they play in Scotland’s history, others are What we will achieve in the next five years locally significant, but all are fragile and irreplaceable. 10.8 In the next five years we will see development which conserves and 10.4 The policy aims to conserve and enhance enhances the cultural heritage assets which the rich cultural heritage of the Cairngorms exist in the Park. We will improve records National Park. It plays a key role in ensuring of assets which are important but which all development makes an appropriate have not been formally recognised. We will contribution to the conservation and also have capitalised on the importance of enhancement of cultural heritage in the cultural heritage in this part of Scotland, Park. with a greater understanding of the role it has played historically, and its role in the history of Scotland. The Park’s role as a place with noteworthy cultural heritage will be maintained, benefitting those who live here, those investing in this area, and those who visit.
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POLICY 9: CULTURAL HERITAGE 1 National designations Development affecting a scheduled ancient b) use design, materials, scale, layout and siting monument, listed building and inventory appropriate to the site and its setting. gardens, landscapes and battlefields should: Given the importance of design matters a) have no adverse effect on a structure or other planning permission in principle will not be remains of human activity or their setting. This considered appropriate. may require remains to be preserved in situ, within an appropriate setting; and 3 Other local cultural heritage b) conserve and enhance any structure or other remains; and Development affecting a site, feature or use c) enhance its character, and the of land of local or wider or cultural historic contribution it makes to the cultural significance, or its setting will: heritage of the National Park. a) protect or conserve and enhance the feature and its setting; or The layout, design, materials, scale, siting and use of any development will be appropriate b) take reasonable measures to avoid, to the character and appearance of the minimise and mitigate any adverse effects. structure or asset and its setting. Where development would result in a 4 Enabling development significant adverse impact, the proposal must: Enabling development will be considered a) demonstrate that the effect is clearly favourably where it provides a means of outweighed by social and economic providing funds to secure the preservation benefits; and of a listed building which is in serious risk of b) minimise and mitigate any adverse effects collapse or irrevocable decay. Such on the asset or its setting through development should be used only after all appropriate siting, layout, scale, design and alternative means of funding or enabling construction. have been exhausted. Any such development will be the minimum required Development affecting a scheduled monument to secure the buildings restoration. should require remains to be preserved in situ and in an appropriate setting unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated to the 5 Furthering our knowledge satisfaction of the authority. Where a development affects a cultural heritage asset, developers will supply 2 Conservation areas sufficient specialist information to ensure Development in or affecting a conservation minimal impact on that asset. area will: Appropriate and satisfactory provision must a) enhance its character and be consistent be made for building recording, with any relevant conservation area archaeological excavation, analysis and appraisal or management plan; and publication, in advance of development.
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6 Demolition – removal of asset How it will be applied
There will be a presumption against 10.9 Legislation places a duty on planning development which would result in the loss authorities to have special regard to the of a listed building or building within a desirability of preserving a listed building, or its conservation area which makes a positive setting, or any features of special architectural contribution to its character. or historic interest which it possesses. This coupled with the direction given to us by the Proposals which would result in the first aim of the Park places a clear focus on substantial demolition of parts of buildings importance of cultural heritage. which have particular architectural merit will only be considered favourably where 10.10 The policy will be used to ensure that wherever every effort has been exerted to find a development proposal is likely to affect a practical ways of retaining it, or where the cultural heritage asset, the importance of the demolition relates to parts of the building asset is considered appropriately and that every that do not have, or detract from the reasonable step in line with the first aim of the special interest of the building. This will be Park is taken. Given that enhancement may demonstrated by provision of evidence that not always be appropriate, specialist advice the building: will be sought to ensure appropriate a) has been actively and appropriately development is achieved in all cases. marketed at a reasonable price and for a 10.11 The policy will also be used to further our period reflecting its location, condition knowledge of cultural heritage assets in the and possible alternative uses without Park, through the need to produce appropriate finding a purchaser; and and reliable assessments of that asset and the b) is not able to be physically repaired and effect any development might have on it. This re-used through the submission and information will be used to secure the verification of a structural condition appropriate level of designation or formal report, produced by a qualified recognition, thus offering additional protection structural engineer. for the future, to inform the decision, and to help inform future decisions regarding In all of the above cases proposals for total development affecting cultural heritage assets. demolition or partial development will only be considered in conjunction with a detailed planning application for a How it will be monitored replacement development that enhances or 10.12 The policy will be monitored by review of the preserves that character. Demolition will impact of development on cultural heritage not begin until evidence is given of assets, including an assessment of the levels of contracts let for the approved conservation and enhancement achieved. development. 10.13 It will also be monitored to assess the amount of additional information which has been gleaned through the planning process, to further our overall knowledge of cultural heritage in the Park.
43 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 11 Resources What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
11.1 Reducing our consumption and protecting 11.4 The Scottish Government is working our limited resources is integral to towards a greener Scotland by improving conserving what is important about the the natural and built environment and Park, and helping our communities adapt to protecting it for present and future a lower carbon way of living. This stretches generations and reducing the environmental from the need to protect the resources impact of our consumption and production. that exist, to facilitating development in a 11.5 In support of this, the National Park way that minimises any negative impacts Partnership Plan seeks communities which and promotes positive improvement to the are better able to cope with the demands environment, and also ensures protection of a low carbon economy, and have their of public health in so far as it is impacted by own models of sustainability. the development process. 11.2 The resources that exist are, in many cases, a result of millions of years of geological What we will achieve in the next five years activity and their protection is important not only because of their finite nature, but 11.6 In the next five years we will have also the role they play in helping to create protected our finite resources from the landscapes we value today. Some adverse development and exploitation, resource management is the result of more and facilitated development which impacts recent activity, most notably waste and on the environment in a positive way. contaminated land. 11.3 The policy aims to reduce the overall resource use footprint of the National Park, protect resources where appropriate and ensure we use and manage natural resources in an effective way. It will protect what is important about our resources, while facilitating appropriate development in ways which create a net positive outcome. It complements legislative obligations beyond the planning act, and allows sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes and developments in technology and research associated with the protection and exploitation of resources.
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POLICY 10: RESOURCES
1 Water resources d) not affect the ability of the functional floodplain to store or move flood waters. All development should: a) minimise the use of treated and 3 Connection to sewerage abstracted water; and b) treat surface water and foul water All development should be connected to discharge separately and in accordance the public sewerage network unless: with SUDS manual ciria C697; and a) it is in a small settlement where there is no, c) have no significant adverse impact on or a limited collection system, in which case a existing or private water supplies or private system may be permitted where it wastewater treatment services; and does not pose or add to a risk of detrimental d) not result in the deterioration of the effect, including cumulative, to the natural current or potential ecological status or and built environment, surrounding uses or prejudice the ability to restore water the amenity of the area; or bodies to good ecological status; and b) it is in a larger settlement where e) not result in the deterioration of water connection is currently constrained but is resources used for amenity or recreation. within the Scottish Water investment programme. In such cases systems must f) avoid unacceptable detrimental impacts be designed and built: on the water environment. Development should demonstrate any impacts • to a standard to allow adoption by (including cumulative) can be adequately Scottish Water; and mitigated. Existing and potential impacts • to allow easy future connection to the up and downstream of the development, public sewer. particularly in respect of potential flooding, should be addressed. 4 Waste management There is a presumption against the and minimisation culverting of watercourses and any All development should: unnecessary engineering works in the water environment. An appropriately a) safeguard existing strategic waste sized buffer strip will require to be management facilities and all sites retained around all water features. required to fulfil the requirements of the Zero Waste Plan; 2 Flooding b) ensure the minimisation of waste from the construction of the development and All development should: throughout the life of the development a) be free from significant risk of flooding; and as defined in a site waste management b) not increase the risk of flooding plan or statement. elsewhere; and c) not add to the area of land that requires flood prevention measures; and
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6 Carbon sinks and stores
New waste management facilities must Development affecting carbon sinks and contribute towards the delivery of the Zero stores, particularly soil and peat, should: Waste Plan and should be located on a) protect all soil and peat from commercial existing waste management sites, or land extraction; and identified for general industrial development, b) minimise disturbance of soils, peat and employment land or storage and any associated vegetation; and distribution development. c) minimise the release of stored carbon from carbon sinks and stores as a result 5 Minerals of disturbance. All development affecting mineral reserves New areas of commercial peat extraction should protect future viable extraction of a will not be permitted. workable mineral reserve unless: a) there is no alternative site; and 7 Contaminated land b) the development is considered to deliver Development affecting contaminated land the aims of the Park in a way which will be considered favourably where: outweighs its value as a mineral resource; and a) assessments are undertaken to identify actual and potential impacts, on-site and c) the opportunity has been provided for off-site, of all stages of development extraction of the mineral resource prior proposals on the risks to human health and to development commencing. also to the Park’s biodiversity, geodiversity, Development to exploit mineral reserves hydrology and other special qualities; and will only be considered favourably where: b) in the event of significant risk, a) the developer can demonstrate the market investigations and assessments including within the Cairngorms National Park site specific risk assessments are where the mineral will be used to provide submitted with planning applications to other social or economic benefits; and identify actual or potential significant risks b) there are no adverse environmental to human health and safety associated impacts; and with the current condition of the site, and how contaminants currently interact c) the material furthers conservation or with the surrounding ecosystem and the restoration of the distinctive landscape Park’s special qualities; and character and built environment of the Park; and c) effective remedial action, including control and limitations of the release of d) full restoration details are incorporated contaminant to the surrounding as part of the proposal; and environment, is taken to ensure that the e) no suitable and reasonable alternatives to site is made suitable for the development the material are available. proposal use and potential reuse by other development, and that there are no significant detrimental effects on the Park’s special qualities on or off-site.
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8 Landfill 11.10 The submission of detailed assessments may be required depending on the nature There will be a presumption against the of the development. This may include a development of new landfill sites and for flood risk assessment or/and drainage amendments to or extensions of existing impact assessment. Assessments should landfill sites unless the development: follow best practice available at that time, a) includes appropriate measures for site and will be funded by the developer. restoration; and b) has fully considered site selection to 11.11 Development will also include appropriate ensure reinstatement of derelict or maintenance arrangements of any despoiled land; and measures taken to mitigate the impact of development on the environment. This c) includes the principles of self sufficiency in may necessitate the development of a terms of capacity and location; and management statement in the case of d) provides on-site facilities to allow large and complex developments. Financial recycling/waste treatment. bonds may also be required to ensure appropriate decommissioning or restoration following cessation of the How it will be applied operation granted.
11.7 The policy will be used to ensure new development or engineering works How it will be monitored requiring planning permission protects our 11.12 Development proposals will be assessed important resources. Where uncertainty for their recognition of the importance of exists regarding the risk of impact on any the resource, and in particular how new resource, developers must fund detailed developments progress methods of risk and impact assessments to clarify the conservation. The policy will also be impact of development. measured against locally or nationally 11.8 Best practice on the impact of development agreed targets set within the National on resources will be followed in all cases. Park boundary. This will include compliance with guidance provided by Scottish Government in its responsibility to maintain and improve the quality of finite resources, and through its regulatory bodies, most notably SEPA and Scottish Water. 11.9 Where development may impact a resource, or have an adverse impact on neighbouring properties, a sequential approach should be taken to site selection in line with best practice.
47 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 12 Developer Contributions What the policy aims to do A National Park delivering for Scotland
12.1 New developments can have an impact on 12.5 The Scottish Government is committed to facilities, services and infrastructure outside a planning service which enables the right the development site. As they cannot be development in the right place, delivered in seen in isolation from the community in the most efficient way. It is also committed which they are sited, it is important that to national improvements through its five these impacts are addressed as part of the year outcomes, and it is important that we development, so that communities are not play our part in achieving these. disadvantaged as a result. 12.6 The National Park Partnership Plan gives a 12.2 This can include works needed to facilitate clear commitment to empowering the development itself – improvements to communities, so they can thrive, and road access, how waste is handled, creating a planning policy that helps achieve landscaping, and the impact the this is important in the delivery of this development has on the surrounding outcome. natural heritage. It can also extend to wider implications associated with the development – additional support for What we will achieve in the next five years schools or health care, community facilities and improved transport and access links. 12.7 In the next five years new development will make a positive contribution to the 12.3 Developer contributions can help to National Park and its communities. We will overcome problems in granting planning have created a clear policy framework permission by reducing, eliminating or where everyone can see how new compensating for some negative impacts development contributes to their arising from the proposed development. community and gives confidence to developers investing in the Park. 12.4 This policy will ensure the delivery of a wide range of improvements which are needed as a result of new development, while ensuring that contributions are at an appropriate level that maintains viability. The policy aims to ensure that new development makes an appropriate contribution to managing the impacts of that development on the infrastructure and services of communities
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POLICY 11: How it will be applied DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS 12.8 Scottish Government guidance on the use Development which gives rise to a need to of planning obligations is provided in increase or improve public services, Circular 3/2012 Planning Obligations and facilities or infrastructure, or mitigate Good Neighbour Agreements. This sets adverse effects, will normally require the out that planning obligations may be used developer to make a fair and reasonable to mitigate the adverse impacts of a contribution in cash or kind towards the development where this cannot be additional costs or requirements. Such achieved through other means such as contributions will be consistent with the conditions or legal agreements. The scale and nature of the development Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 allows proposed and may be secured through a such mitigation to include payment of planning obligation or other legal money (developer contributions). Any agreement where necessary. contribution will be based on the costs of provision of infrastructure required as a Development which necessitates consequence of the development, decommissioning of plant, structures or although this may include an element to associated infrastructure will be required address the cumulative effects of a to provide an appropriate bond to cover number of small developments. the costs of remedial, restoration or reinstatement work. 12.9 The Authority will not use planning obligations or other legal agreements Supplementary Guidance explaining how where issues can be resolved in another this policy will be implemented will be way. The Authority will consider: produced, with detailed contribution policies for: • Use of planning conditions; • Education • Use of alternative legal agreement; • Libraries • Use of planning obligation only where successors in title need to be bound by • Healthcare the obligation. • Recycling & waste • Sustainable travel In the case of applications requiring developer contributions, every agreement • Community facilities will be negotiated on its own merits and • Landscaping the final level of contribution sought • Natural heritage will be based on an assessment of the • Open space impacts on the recipient community or the natural heritage undertaken jointly with the developer and planning authority. 12.10 These assessments will be based on environmental and community needs assessments and the community planning
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process. Detailed discussions with service providers, including the appropriate local authority, will also be required to ensure the appropriate level of provision is sought, and consequentially secured. In some cases, contributions may be sought on the basis of the cumulative effect of a number of small developments. In such cases, the contributions would be held by the relevant planning authority until such time as sufficient funds became available to allow work to deliver the necessary service, infrastructure, or mitigation to progress. 12.11 In the implementation of this policy, a pragmatic approach will be taken to the payment of contributions against the phasing of the developments. This is to ensure proposals can progress and adequate account is taken of particular economic constraints or funding regimes affecting development proposals. Supplementary Guidance will be provided to assist in the understanding of this policy and how it will apply to developments.
How it will be monitored
12.12 The policy will be monitored by assessing the contributions received and analysing their impact in eliminating or compensating the negative impacts of developments. It will also be monitored through review of planning consents and housing needs survey.
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Community Information
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52 13 Community Information 13 Community Information The settlement hierarchy
13.1 The information in this section is intended existing use to another without clear to assist communities in reaching their justification and suitable alternatives being aspirations for the development of their provided will be resisted. settlements and wider communities. 13.5 The key proposal types identified are: 13.2 Each community or settlement sits within a • housing hierarchy which establishes three tiers of • economy settlement; strategic, intermediate and rural • tourism community. The majority of development and provision of facilities should be • community provided within strategic settlements. This is • investment opportunities supportive of sustainable approaches to site • mixed use selection and ensures that the key areas of • open space growth are focused in a number of areas where development pressure can be 13.6 Within these proposal types, mixed uses managed appropriately. Within intermediate which support sustainable developments settlements, developments should support and communities will also be supported the local communities and ensure their where evidence indicates this to be the sustainability for the future. Small areas of most appropriate way to take forward housing land are included for this purpose. development proposals. Within rural communities, there are 13.7 The plans also identify settlement opportunities for limited growth which boundaries, outwith which it is expected helps consolidate the community. New that proposals will require justification for facilities which support the community are their selected location. Where no locational also encouraged. need exists, development on the periphery 13.3 The community plans identify parcels of of settlements will be resisted. All proposals land where development can help provide must consolidate the existing urban form, support for and maintain sustainable where it exists, and not result in ribbon communities across the Park. These sites development or sprawl of development include a mix of existing operations and into the countryside. The plans also identify uses which are key to the future village cores where the key retail and sustainability of that community, and new commercial activity in the village should be sites which are important to attract focused. investment, to provide additional housing, 13.8 In addition, other key designations that may business opportunity and community influence the detail of development facilities for the future. proposals are shown for information. Sites 13.4 It is also important to support existing uses with significant planning consents are also which, although not specifically identified, shown for information only. These are are vitally important to the community. intended to give a clearer picture of how Proposals to change uses away from the settlements will develop during the life of the Plan.
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Housing Tourism
13.9 Housing sites are identified to provide land 13.12 Sites are identified where they provide for strategic parcels of new development. important facilities to support the tourism Development of these sites must comply sector. These existing facilities will be with the policies of the Plan and any protected from adverse development and specific requirements for the site noted in proposals which would result in a the proposal text. The identification of reduction in the provision of facilities on these sites within settlements does not these sites will not be supported. preclude the development of other windfall sites, both elsewhere within settlements and in other locations within the Park. Community 13.10 The proposals include indicative house 13.13 Sites for new community use have been density information. This information should identified at a number of sites to help be used as a guide to the capacity of the communities develop proposals which site. Proposals should not be constrained by support their needs. A wide range of uses these figures and should seek to create are considered to fall into this category, attractive urban environments, with a range including play areas, community halls, of house designs working within the site. sports facilities, schools, affordable housing or other uses to sustain the community. Where sites have been identified under Economy this category, proposals will be considered on their merits, with particular reference 13.11 Sites suitable for economic development to how they add to the community in are identified where new proposals have which they are sited. come to light, or have been earmarked as key to providing additional economic provision within settlements or where Open space existing uses help to sustain communities. The importance of the existing businesses 13.14 Land is identified where it is important to and business sites is recognised and the amenity, setting and the overall fabric existing businesses will be protected of settlements. These areas also provide where they provide key services to locally important habitats or landscape communities in the Park. features, or are important recreational resources within settlements. They are protected from development. Settlements also have networks of open spaces, paths and recreational spaces that are not identified but that would be material considerations in the determination of planning applications that affected them.
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Other considerations Maps and legend
13.15 The information provides additional 13.18 The legend that describes the proposal information to assist in the preparation of plans is the same for each map. The development proposals which may not fall underlying base maps are provided by and within an identified site. are the property of Ordnance Survey. Any unlawful use or copying other than for the 13.16 All development proposals must purposes of viewing and printing is demonstrate: how they meet the prohibited. The information provided is for objectives set out for each community; reference purposes only. No further and, where appropriate, how they respond copies may be made. The information to the need to mitigate and adapt to provided by Ordnance Survey may not climate change.They must also comply always be up to date, particularly in areas with the detailed requirements established where there has been recent building. for each community looking at natural heritage, landscape, cultural heritage, 13.19 Constraints to development not shown developer contributions and infrastructure on the proposals maps include listed requirements and flood risk, water and buildings, scheduled monuments and drainage. ancient and semi-natural woodland. Accurate data regarding these and other 13.17 In addition all proposals must comply with non-designated natural and cultural the policies set out in the Plan as a whole. heritage sites and assets can be obtained, as appropriate, from the National Park Authority, the relevant local authority, Historic Scotland and RCAHMS. 13.20 The representation of features or boundaries in which the Cairngorms National Park Authority or others have an interest does not necessarily imply their true positions. For further information please contact the appropriate authority.
55 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 14 An Camas Mòr Living in An Camas Mòr General design guidance
14.1 The settlement of An Camas Mòr will be a 14.4 Development of the new settlement and new sustainable community. With links to its community are based on a number of the Aviemore community, the people living key principles. All development must in An Camas Mòr will form a community of accord with these principles. their own which is inclusive and vibrant with a demographically balanced population. Fit for a National Park
14.5 An Camas Mòr will have the distinction of Role within the settlement hierarchy being the only new community planned for 14.2 The development of An Camas Mòr forms a National Park. It will make a significant a strategic part of the overall settlement contribution to the delivery of the hierarchy and settlement strategy for the National Park aims and set an outstanding Badenoch and Strathspey part of the Park. example of what is possible in a National While it will take many years to be Park context. It will help to deliver the completed, it will then be a main settlement Cairngorms National Park Partnership where larger scale development will be Plan.It will reflect the special qualities of focused. the National Park and incorporate a wide range of sustainability measures in its design, 14.3 In the meantime it will continue to rely on layout and function. An Camas Mòr will be the services of Aviemore. However, it will internationally acclaimed as an exemplar of progressively act in a way to relieve sustainable development and building design development pressure from Aviemore, in a very sensitive location. It will be an becoming a new community in its own right. inspiration and a delight.
Objectives Climate change • To promote An Camas Mòr as a new 14.6 An Camas Mòr offers an opportunity for a settlement which will, on completion hold a real community-wide contribution to the strategic role in this part of the National challenge of climate change. It will offer an Park. exemplar of living with the weather: coping • To ensure the new settlement acts as a with exposure and maximising solar gain, focus for growth serving the wider capturing higher rainfall and dealing with Badenoch and Strathspey area. longer dry spells. It will offer an opportunity • To develop a community of up to 1,500 to maximise use of existing technology and homes developed over time which relieves test new solutions to climate change issues pressure for new development currently including energy efficiency, use of a range of focusing on Aviemore. renewable sources for heat and power, • To demonstrate innovation in design and water and waste minimisation/recycling. sustainable construction and living. • To encourage opportunities for partnership working in the overall development of the settlement.
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Delivery Masterplan
14.7 An Camas Mòr will show how private and 14.9 The development will be based on a public investment and a range of small and detailed masterplan. Within this, the large developers will consistently work requirements to create a sustainable together when the land is no longer in one community including a mix of housing and ownership, over all phases of the economic development opportunities, development, to create a new community community facilities and other forms of with a distinct and cohesive identity and development will be detailed, with design sense of place. It will demonstrate how the guidance for all forms of development, scale of growth is linked to social which should attain the highest design and development of the new community. sustainable development credentials. The masterplan will also include mitigation measures required as a result of the The built environment and public realm development. The development presents 14.8 An Camas Mòr will reflect consistently high an excellent opportunity to provide standards of design at all levels in terms of opportunities for large and small scale both quality and sustainability in its widest developers and builders to work together sense. It will have regard to the building to bring forward the delivery of the traditions of the area in terms of form and settlement. This will also be recognised in materials, but will reflect its time. It will the masterplan. maximise use of locally sourced materials, 14.10 Development of the site will require a particularly timber. It will create an An detailed transport assessment which Camas Mòr distinctiveness that reflects its should examine the various access issues location in the Cairngorms National Park. It facing the site, including the impact of the will show how higher density is compatible development on the trunk road and local with the landscape context, the provision of road network, the impact on the nearby good quality housing and a place where folk rail network, and the need for non- will enjoy living and working. The design and motorised access across the Spey to link location of spaces will be as important as the community with Aviemore. the buildings. It will include landmark buildings and structures to contribute to its 14.11 Development of the An Camas Mòr site distinctiveness. Lighting on roads, paths and has potential to have significant effects on throughout the development will be a number of Natura 2000 sites. Permission designed to minimise impact on the night for development will only be permitted if sky, to conserve energy and to provide for the planning authority is satisfied that people’s actual needs. proposals have been designed to the highest standards that do not adversely affect the integrity of these sites. 14.12 The whole of An Camas Mòr also sits within the Cairngorm Mountains National Scenic Area. As such, development will only be permitted if the planning authority
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is satisfied that proposals have been 14.15 You must supply as part of your planning designed to the highest standards that application, all necessary information to avoid and mitigate any significant adverse allow the planning authority to carry out effects on the environment and protect Appropriate Assessment in order that the overall integrity of the Cairngorm they can be confident that your Mountains National Scenic Area. development will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the Natural heritage conservation objectives, either alone or in 14.13 A number of formal natural heritage combination with other plans or projects. designations may affect possible new If the planning authority is unable to reach development proposals at An Camas Mòr. this conclusion, your proposal will be judged not to be in accordance with this • within and to the south of the site are plan. Specifically your proposal must areas of woodland registered in the address the mitigation measures (as set Ancient Woodland Inventory out in Natural Heritage Supplementary • the whole area falls within a National Guidance) required to address potential Scenic Area impacts on: • along the western boundary is the River • water abstraction Spey Special Area of Conservation • disturbance to otters • land to the south and west is designated • pollution and siltation from construction as a Site of Special Scientific Interest sites (River Spey SSSI, Craigellachie SSSI, • requirement for SUDS Kinveachy Forest SSSI and North Rothiemurchus Pinewood SSSI), Special • disturbance to capercaillie Protection Area (Cairngorms SPA and • pollution from wastewater Kinveachy Forest SPA) and/or Special 14.16 In addition, for the Cairngorms SAC, a Area of Conservation (Cairngorms SAC, Compensatory Woodland Planting Plan River Spey SAC, Kinveachy Forest SAC) (CWPP) should be submitted as part of • west of the A9 is Craigellachie National the information for the Appropriate Nature Reserve Assessment. This should indicate the 14.14 In addition, development on land allocated habitat(s) where it is proposed that in the Plan has potential to have a compensatory woodland planting will significant effect, directly or indirectly, on a occur and the new habitat(s) to be number of European designated sites, established. The CWPP should alone or in combination: demonstrate that there will be no adverse • Abernethy Forest SPA effect on the integrity of the Cairngorms • Cairngorms SPA SAC through habitat loss. Scarcer qualifying habitats should be avoided • Cairngorms SAC within the planting plan, including blanket • Kinveachy Forest SPA bog, dwarf-shrub heaths and wet heath. • River Spey SAC • Anagach Woods SPA • Craigmore Wood SPA
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14.17 Biodiversity – An Camas Mòr will be considering disturbance above and below expected to demonstrate how a ground, and any impact made both to development of this size and quality can individual resources and in a cumulative both conserve and enhance the manner. Mitigation for potential direct biodiversity of the site and surrounding impacts upon assets including the area. This will include a comprehensive scheduled monument should also be range of mitigation measures integrated at given due attention. every level within the development and enhancement of habitat networks Developer contributions and throughout the area within and infrastructure requirements surrounding it. Where mitigation is not possible within the site boundary, 14.20 The development of An Camas Mòr will enhancement works beyond the site will require significant developer contributions be expected to ensure a net enhancement towards infrastructure works which are to the natural heritage of the Park. reasonably related to the development of the site. This will include: Landscape priorities and opportunities • education provision • library facilities 14.18 Landscape Context – An Camas Mòr will • healthcare provision take account of and respond to the wider landscape context. The development will • recycling provision incorporate a sequence of spaces that • roads infrastructure related to the integrate it effectively with its surroundings. proposed new development There will be a strategy for long-term • travel improvements management of shared space and • community facilities landscape. There will be a strategy of • open space pre-planting from the outset both within and outside the site to ensure full • strategic landscaping integration with the landscape from an • connection to the path network early stage. • natural heritage • affordable housing provision Cultural heritage Flood risk, water and drainage 14.19 Whilst the allocated site for the new settlement does not contain any formal 14.21 A flood risk assessment has shown that cultural heritage assets, there are assets the development site, including the new around the site which may be impacted access road, is free from flood risk but upon by the development, including a that parts of the new access road have scheduled monument. Any proposal, the potential to affect flooding elsewhere; including the provision of associated detailed plans musts demonstrate how services, must therefore consider the the proposal will not increase flood risk impact on cultural heritage assets elsewhere including this scheduled monument,
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14.22 Connection to the public sewer will be either side of the river, and of a link bridge required once the first phase of across the river to Aviemore, has potential development is complete. However, an to have a significant effect on the River interim solution may be acceptable where Spey SAC through disturbance to otters, this accords with the Resources policy. disturbance to freshwater species Scottish Water should be contacted at an movement and impact on water quality. early stage in relation to water and waste To accord with this plan, detailed water supplies. proposals for these developments must demonstrate that there would be no 14.23 All developments must also demonstrate adverse effect on the integrity of the River how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Spey SAC, alone or in combination with Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. other plans or projects. 14.25 Movement – An Camas Mòr will seek to Linkages and connections actively discourage the use of private cars 14.24 Relationship with Aviemore – An Camas through detailed design, early provision of Mòr will be a community in its own right, regular and affordable public transport but by virtue of its location, it will have a links, and provision of a network of paths special relationship with Aviemore. Many for walkers and cyclists giving effective of the services used by residents of the links within the community and with the community will be in Aviemore and over surrounding area. Roads within the time this will be reciprocated. There is a development will safely give priority to longstanding expectation locally, that the walkers/cyclists of all abilities and will seek land on either side of the River Spey to establish new standards for informal should be made available as a resource for layout and design which The Highland the Aviemore and An Camas Mòr Council will accept for adoption. Account communities for recreation and leisure should be taken of the priorities and with potential, inter alia, for sports facilities, recommendations set out in the playing fields, paths, woodland, and HITRANS Aviemore Active Travel Audit. allotments. Various parties are currently active in pursuing the realisation of this aspiration. Fundamental to its delivery is a new foot/cycle bridge across the River Spey with a path directly linking central Aviemore and An Camas Mòr to ensure that the communities are true partners. The masterplan for An Camas Mòr will be expected to acknowledge this objective and demonstrate how An Camas Mòr, with other parties, will directly contribute to its delivery. Development of recreational and leisure facilities on land
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Proposals A Real Cairngorms Community 14.26 An Camas Mòr will be an inclusive and vibrant community with a demographically balanced resident population. It will embrace diversity and provide for all abilities. It will be recognisably ‘Cairngorms’. It will be a real community, not a holiday village or second home enclave, and will provide the range of facilities commensurate with that status. It will be a healthy community with access to the full range of recreation and sports facilities. It will have a distinct cultural identity that takes account of existing traditions and way of life in the surrounding area. Affordable Housing 14.27 An Camas Mòr will make a significant contribution throughout its development to the provision of the full range of affordable housing to meet local needs within the National Park. It will demonstrate how both the public and private sectors will work together to deliver affordable housing. It will show how such housing will remain affordable and available for local people. A Place to Work 14.28 An Camas Mòr will be designed and promoted to actively encourage the provision of jobs within the community and seek to minimise levels of commuting. It will incorporate space that is designed for or can be easily adapted for employment uses. It will facilitate home working. It will have a strategy for attracting and stimulating a wide range of business opportunities that complement the ethos of the community.
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An Camas Mòr Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and LDP allocation year year year no. of units Consents (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) An Camas Mòr Consent – up 1500 units in the form 133 392 500 Units – 1500 to 1500 of new settlement Employment Land None identified Not specified Not specified Not Not Not specified specified specified
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63 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 15 Angus Glens Living in the Angus Glens
15.1 The Angus area of the Cairngorms National • To retain the Angus Glens as a sparsely Park covers the isolated upper parts of the populated community where creative Angus Glens. Residents here value their solutions to employment and economic landscape and its vistas of high hills, glens growth can thrive. and forests both as a special feature of life • To ensure the new housing can progress here and as a resource for tourism, creative in a way that helps the community remain employment, and active forestry and estate sustainable. activities. Traditional building styles and community buildings are also important to those who live here. General design guidance 15.2 The cost of housing and the provision of 15.4 All new development will, where affordable accommodation which is energy appropriate: efficient is a priority. Vital to supporting a • Development should seek to consolidate viable community it is seen as the key issue the existing small settlements. to be addressed. Supporting this there is • Development should seek to maximise also a need to grow existing and new use of existing local services and businesses and improve local services, infrastructure. infrastructure and facilities. • The quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats should not Role within the settlement hierarchy be compromised. • Proposals to enhance and diversify the 15.3 The Angus Glens comprise a dispersed local economy will be supported in rural community. All development here will principle. support the needs of the community, and • New housing proposals should reflect will promote sustainable growth in a way the existing house positions, density and which conserves and enhances the special scale. qualities of the Glens. • Where in an existing building group, development must maintain building Objectives lines, plot sizes, building sizes and building orientation. • To ensure new development respects the • New developments should respect the dispersed nature of development in the traditional design of buildings found in Angus Glens. the Glens. • To ensure development contributes to • Existing businesses should be protected the economic wellbeing of the remote and new development should respect community living in the Angus Glens. their current operations. • Proposals for new and improved community facilities will be supported.
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15.5 A number of formal natural heritage 15.7 The CNPA Landscape Character designations may affect possible new Assessment considers The Angus Glens development proposals in the Angus Glens. in 6 parts: Upper Glen Esk; Glen Doll; • Glen Clova is largely designated as Upper Glen Clova; Mid Glen Clova; Glen Cairngorms Massif Special Protection Prosen and Glen Isla. Area. The River South Esk is designated 15.8 Development proposals must consider as a Special Area of Conservation. the possible impact on: • The top of Glen Clova, Glen Doll also • the landscape character; lies within a National Scenic Area. • the landscape experience; • In Glen Prosen, the Prosen Water • the relationship with adjacent character is designated a Special Area of areas; and Conservation (River South Esk SAC) and is also adjacent to Cairngorms Massif • an assessment of the distinctiveness of Special Protection Area. the area. • The heads of Glen Isla and Glen Esk are 15.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit largely designated as Cairngorms Massif provides information on the landscape Special Protection Area. The River Isla priorities and opportunities which flows into the River Tay Special Area of development should contribute to Conservation delivering. • At the head of Glen Clova is Red Craig Site of Special Scientific Interest (Geological). Cultural heritage • There are also areas of woodland 15.10 The Glens contain a number of listed registered in the Ancient Woodland buildings and all new developments must Inventory. ensure no adverse impact on these. 15.6 Developments will not be in accordance 15.11 The Glens are littered with archaeological with this plan if the Planning Authority is remains. Both formally recognised and unable to ascertain that the proposal will those of local interest, it is important for not adversely affect the integrity of a the development of cultural heritage in European designated site, either alone or in the Glens that these are protected from combination with other projects and plans. adverse development. 15.12 The area also contains a number of derelict properties which could usefully be renovated to retain their contribution to the local cultural heritage, while providing much needed additional housing.
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Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements Linkages and connections
15.13 In the Angus Glens, developer 15.17 Linkages and connections between existing contributions will be required towards and proposed development within the infrastructure works which are reasonably Angus Glens should be provided. This related to the development of the site. includes linking into existing core paths and This will include: the wider path network. Development • education provision proposals should specify these links to • library facilities ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the existing village. • healthcare provision • recycling provision Proposals • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development Housing • travel improvements No housing allocations are identified in • community facilities the Angus Glens. However, infill and • open space windfall housing which supports the needs of the community and meets the • strategic landscaping objectives for the area will be supported. • connection to the path network Economy and tourism • natural heritage • affordable housing provision No economy or tourism allocations are identified in the Angus Glens. However, infill and windfall development which Flood risk, water and drainage supports the needs of the community and 15.14 There are areas of the Angus Glens at risk meets the objectives for the area will be from flooding (1:200 year event). Within supported. those areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood risk assessment may be required to accompany any further development proposals. 15.15 Connection to the public sewer will be required of all new development. However, an interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 15.16 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
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16.1 Aviemore is recognised internationally as a 16.4 Aviemore plays a strategic role in Badenoch mountain sports resort which offers an and Strathspey and is a main settlement increasingly large number and variety of within the settlement hierarchy. Aviemore sports and activities. It plays a vital part in has seen considerable growth in recent the Scottish tourist industry and is the years and while new development should economic driver for the National Park. meet the needs of the local and wider Along with its focus as a tourism centre, it communities and visitors to the area, it has also seen a rise in residential numbers should be undertaken in a way which and has become a focus for conservation consolidates the village. activity.
16.2 The community wish to see a number of Objectives key projects come to fruition, including an indoor sports centre, riverside park, a new • To consolidate Aviemore’s role as a main supermarket and integration with the new settlement in the settlement hierarchy. development at An Camas Mòr. Further • To ensure that development contributes to afield, a fully integrated transport system a clear definition between settlement and and responsible open access on Cairngorm countryside. Mountain are seen as key projects. • To forge links with the new settlement of An Camas Mor, facilitating its role as a 16.3 Within the village, residents would like to pressure release to Aviemore in the future. bring nature into the built environment, and improve the public realm. To support, • To protect the role of Aviemore in there is also a desire to improve providing services and economic growth to employment opportunities which is seen the wider region. as key to encouraging young people to • To promote Aviemore’s role as an stay in the village. international venue for conferences and events. • To protect those parts of the village that are important to its character and setting. • To improve the environment of the village with more landscaping and enhancements to the public realm. • To support Aviemore’s role as a centre for recreation and tourism.
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General design guidance
16.5 All new development will, where • Around the settlement there are pockets appropriate: of woodland included in the Ancient • consolidate the existing settlement; Woodland Inventory. • maximise use of existing local services • Much of the western edge of Aviemore and infrastructure; is also covered by a Tree Preservation • ensure the quality of surrounding Order. Many of the attractive and woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats mature trees enhance local amenity are is not compromised. This should include therefore the subject of explicit and improvements to the woodland setting statutory protection. Any development and woodland structure for Aviemore; in this area must therefore ensure that adequate provision is made for their • take full advantage of Aviemore’s preservation and for the planting of riverside location and proximity to the new trees. National Nature Reserve at Craigellachie NNR; 16.7 In addition, development on land allocated • enhance and diversify the local economy; in the Plan has potential to have significant • reflect existing housing development in effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of terms of positions, density and scale; European designated sites, alone or in combination: • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building • Abernethy Forest SPA sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises • Cairngorms SPA architectural and design quality; • Kinveachy Forest SPA • protect existing shops and businesses • River Spey SAC and their normal operations; • Anagach Woods SPA • add to and improve community facilities, • Craigmore Wood SPA including improving pedestrian 16.8 You must supply as part of your planning connectivity and achieving a more application, all necessary information to pedestrian and cycle friendly allow the planning authority to carry out environment; and Appropriate Assessment in order that they • promote energy efficiency and can be confident that your development sustainability. will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation Natural heritage objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning 16.6 A number of formal natural heritage authority is unable to reach this conclusion, designations may affect possible new your proposal will be judged not to be in development proposals in Aviemore. accordance with this plan. Specifically your • The east of the village lies within the proposal must address the mitigation National Scenic Area. measures (as set out in Natural Heritage • Land to the west, at Craigellachie is a Supplementary Guidance) required to National Nature Reserve and SSSI. address potential impacts on. Specifically
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16.11 There are a large number of historical your proposal must address the mitigation sites, listed buildings and structures in the measures (as set out in Natural Heritage area. Within Aviemore itself, of particular Supplementary Guidance) required to note are the Railway Station and address potential impacts on: footbridge (1852, Category A) and the • water abstraction ring cairn in Muirton. • disturbance to otters 16.12 All listed buildings and structures, • pollution and siltation from construction archaeological remains and sites, and sites features which are notable for their local • requirement for SUDS cultural heritage will be protected and • disturbance to capercaillie enhanced. • pollution from wastewater Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements Landscape priorities and opportunities 16.13 In Aviemore, developer contributions will 16.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets be required towards infrastructure works out a number of priorities, which aim to which are reasonably related to the maintain and enhance the landscape of the development of the site. This will include: village and its setting. • education provision 16.10 Developments must therefore be • library facilities considered in the context of these • healthcare provision priorities and the way in which your development contributes to them. This • recycling provision includes: • roads infrastructure related to the • conserving and enhancing existing views proposed new development of the mountains; • travel improvements • creating new opportunities for viewing • community facilities the mountains in appropriate • open space environments; • strategic landscaping • facilitating access across settlement • connection to the path network edges and into surrounding landscapes; • natural heritage and • affordable housing provision • expanding out from woodland pockets to create simple networks through built up areas for people and wildlife.
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Flood risk, water and drainage Proposals
16.14 There are areas of Aviemore at risk from Housing flooding (1:200 year event). Within those Developments which already have areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood planning permission are expected to risk assessment may be required to provide for housing demand in the next accompany any further development five years and for the longer term. During proposals. the Plan period only infill and windfall 16.15 Connection to the public sewer will be housing will therefore be supported. required of all new development. Economy However, an interim solution may be ED1: The existing Dalfaber Industrial Estate and acceptable where this accords with the Cairngorm Technology Park provide Resources policy. Scottish Water should be opportunities for economic development contacted at an early stage in relation to proposals to support the economy of water and waste water supplies. Aviemore and the surrounding area. An 16.16 All developments must also demonstrate area of 0.5Ha to the north of Dalfaber how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Industrial Estate is included to allow for Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. future expansion when the current site reaches capacity. Currently used for informal recreation, pedestrian links Linkages and connections through the site should be protected. 16.17 Linkages and connections between ED2: This 3.5Ha site south of Dalfaber Industrial existing and proposed development within Estate and the Cairngorm Technology Park Aviemore should be provided. This allows for its future expansion when the includes linking into existing core paths current site reaches capacity. This flexibility and the wider path network. to grow will support future expansion Development proposals should specify options within Aviemore and allow for these links to ensure new development is adequate choice in site identification. both walkable and well connected into the ED3: existing village. Account should be taken of Opportunities for small economic growth the priorities and recommendations set to complement the existing Myrtlefield out in the HITRANS Aviemore Active Industrial Estate exist, and any new Travel Audit. developments should also seek to enhance the area and its surroundings. 16.18 Development must also ensure no ED4: adverse impact on the safe crossing of the The current occupier of this site has railway. This includes vehicular and consent to relocate within Aviemore. pedestrian links. This creates an opportunity to redevelop this key site within the village core. New developments should create a live frontage to Grampian Road. Developments should help improve the choice and quality of retail provision in the village.
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Investment opportunities Aviemore Highland Resort will continue C1: Land at Dalfaber Drive between the to develop and enhance its facilities and Bowling Green and Main Railway Line permission exists to carry on this provides an important community resource investment. In the event of further and will be protected for community use development proposals closer links with and the village centre should be developed. C2: Land at the former school playing fields Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative should be protected from inappropriate 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed development. The land adjacent to the old flood risk assessment will therefore be primary school is therefore allocated for required to accompany any further community use. development proposals for this site. Any further development should ensure all access arrangements do not affect the A9 Surrounding land uses as a trunk road, and should use the local Outside the settlement boundary there are road network. a number of developments which play an Mixed uses intrinsic role in serving the needs of the Mixed uses which support sustainable community. developments and communities and Included within these is the campsite to the meets the objectives for Aviemore will south which provides valuable tourism also be supported where evidence accommodation on the edge of the indicates this to be the most appropriate settlement. New development should have way to take forward proposals. no adverse impact on the role of the Open space campsite and its contribution to the overall supply of tourism accommodation to serve A number of open spaces and land which the village. contribute to the setting of Aviemore are identified and will be protected from The housing at Highburnside to the west of development. the A9 exploited a brownfield site to provide additional housing to meet the In addition, proposals for new development needs of the community. No further at Aviemore Highland Resort include the development on this site is supported, with retention of a number of key areas of open all new housing to be provided within the space. This includes land fronting Grampian settlement boundary. Road between the entrance to Aviemore Highland Resort and Grampian Court. These areas, which form part of the wider masterplanned site, should be retained as open space, enhanced with landscaping and tree planning as required by the existing planning consent.
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Aviemore Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) EP1: Horsefield Consent – Identified as 63 50 0 Units – 161 140 units existing consent EP2/EP3: Dalfaber Consent – Identified as 69 45 0 Units – 93 93 units existing consent (Housing Land Audit capacity of 114) EP4: Grampian Road Consent – Identified as 20 0 0 Units – 46 20 units existing consent EP5: Highburnside Consent – Identified as 23 0 0 Units 46 (23 remaining) 46 units existing consent EP6: Milton Place Consent – Identified as 25 0 0 Units – 25 25 units existing consent EP7: Granish Way Consent – Not allocated – 6 0 0 Units – 6 6 units identified through updated HLA as existing consent Additional windfall Consent – Not allocated – 8 0 0 sites. Units – 8 8 units identified through updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Dalfaber Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Industrial Estate Development specified specified specified ED2: South Allocated as Economic Not Not Not of Dalfaber Development specified specified specified Industrial Estate ED3: Myrtlefield Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Industrial Estate Development specified specified specified ED4: Supermarket Consent – for Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Site superstore Development specified specified specified EP8: Aviemore Identified as Not Not Not Highland Resort existing consent specified specified specified
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17 Ballater 17 Ballater Living in Ballater
17.1 The Ballater community is proud of its • To protect the role of Ballater in providing community spirit, quality of life and services to the wider region. exceptional, unspoilt environment. The • To ensure Ballater’s built heritage is community want to ensure that the same preserved and enhanced. advantages they enjoy are passed on to • To identify sufficient housing land to meet future generations. the requirements of the community. 17.2 To make this happen, quality and affordable • To facilitate appropriate economic growth housing to meet local needs is seen as a which supports a thriving community. priority, provided using redevelopment • To protect those parts of the village that opportunities where possible. are important to its character and setting. 17.3 New, varied and sustainable employment • To support Ballater’s role as a centre for opportunities for all ages are needed, recreation and tourism in Upper Deeside. primarily through the development of small business and tourism related employment which protects the special qualities of the General design guidance village that are so attractive to residents 17.5 All new development will, where appropriate: and visitors. • consolidate the existing settlement, maintaining its special character; Role within the settlement hierarchy • maximise use of existing local services and infrastructure; 17.4 Ballater is the largest settlement in the Aberdeenshire part of the Park, playing a • ensure the quality of surrounding strategic role in this part of Upper Deeside. woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats It is a main settlement within the settlement is not compromised; hierarchy and development should • enhance and diversity the local economy; therefore meet the needs of the local and • reflect existing housing development in wider communities and visitors to the area. terms of positions, density and scale; This should be undertaken in a way which • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building complements the existing village and sizes and building orientation. This should enhances its role as a tourism centre for be done in a way which raises visitors to this part of the Park. architectural and design quality; • protect existing shops and businesses Objectives and their normal operations; • add to and improve community facilities, • To consolidate Ballater’s role as a main including improving pedestrian settlement in the settlement hierarchy. connectivity and achieving a more • To ensure that development contributes to pedestrian and cycle friendly a clear definition between settlement and environment; and countryside. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Natural heritage Landscape priorities and opportunities
17.6 A number of formal natural heritage 17.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets designations may affect possible new out a number of priorities, which aim to development proposals in Ballater. maintain and enhance the landscape of the • Surrounding the village are areas of village and its setting. woodland registered in the Ancient 17.11 Developments must therefore be Woodland Inventory. In places this falls considered in the context of these within the settlement boundary. priorities and the way in which your • Woodland to the north at development contributes to them. This Craigendarroch is designated as a Site of includes: Special Scientific Interest. • enriching the experience of Ballater in 17.7 In addition, development on land allocated its natural setting, for example by in the Plan has potential to have an effect identifying and interpreting key features on the River Dee SAC. of the landscape from right within the centre of the village; 17.8 You must supply as part of your planning • identifying key views within wooded application, all necessary information to allow areas and ensure that wherever possible the planning authority to carry out these are kept open for the enjoyment Appropriate Assessment in order that they of all; can be confident that your development will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity • the fact that local woods should in view of the conservation objectives, either continue to be managed to meet the alone or in combination with other plans or multiple objectives of both people and projects. If the planning authority is unable to the local wildlife, subject to their reach this conclusion, your proposal will be protection as European designated sites; judged not to be in accordance with this plan. • identifying those individual features of Specifically your proposal must address the the village landscape that are most mitigation measures (as set out in Natural valued and prioritise their maintenance Heritage Supplementary Guidance) required and enhancement, for example veteran to address potential impacts on: street trees, monuments, walls and • water abstraction familiar historic landmarks; • disturbance to otters • using tranquillity mapping to assess this quality and identify actions to enhance • pollution and siltation from construction sites it. (Tranquillity mapping is based on • requirement for SUDS features that positively contribute to • pollution from wastewater tranquillity and negative ones that detract); 17.9 Developments which affect any European designated site must supply as part of the • attaining ‘Dark Sky Place’ status for application, the necessary information to Ballater. Dark Sky Places are areas or allow the Planning Authority to carry out a sites that have been officially recognised Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will for their low levels of light pollution and inform the final decision on the application. good public access; and
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• improving the quality and range of 17.15 In Ballater, developer contributions will be ‘river-side-spots’. Enhancing required towards infrastructure works opportunities for safe access and avoid which are reasonably related to the restriction of existing access. development of the site. This will include: • education provision Cultural heritage • library facilities 17.12 Ballater Conservation Area includes the • health care provision, particularly Victorian heart of the village. Reflecting dental and community care services the origins of the village, established at the • extend pharmacy provision in the start of the 19th century to accommodate community visitors to the nearby Pannanich Wells Spa, • recycling provision it also includes the role of the village as • roads infrastructure related to the the site for the railway station servicing proposed new development Balmoral Castle. For a century this station • travel improvements serviced the needs of the Royal family and • community facilities their guests, and visitors to Deeside. Focused around the Green and Church, all • open space new development must ensure that it • strategic landscaping properly reflects the special characteristics • connection to the path network of the village. The Conservation Area • natural heritage protects the planned nature of the village • affordable housing provision and new development must reflect this and the many fine granite buildings, many of which are listed. There is also a tradition Flood risk, water and drainage of backhouses which are ancillary to the primary dwelling. It is important that this 17.16 There are areas of Ballater at risk from tradition is not lost or adversely affected. flooding (1:200 year event). Within those areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood 17.13 The village also contains a number of risk assessment may be required to known and formally recognised accompany any further development archaeological remains. proposals. 17.14 All listed buildings and structures, 17.17 In addition, development on land allocated archaeological remains and sites, and in the Plan has potential to have significant features which are notably for their local effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of cultural heritage will be protected and European designated sites, alone or in enhanced. combination, including the following: • River Dee SAC • Cairngorms SPA • Ballochbuie SPA • Glen Tanar SPA.
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17.18 All developments must also demonstrate • Design details which reflect Ballater’s how appropriate Sustainable Drainage special character. This should include an Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. innovative approach to design and layout including access and movement within the site, with a variety of densities and Linkages and connections designs and pockets of mixed uses. 17.19 Linkages and connections between existing • The method to ensure appropriate and proposed development within Ballater protection of the historic quality of the should be provided. This includes linking existing conservation area and Listed into existing core paths and the wider path buildings, including the B listed Monaltrie network. Development proposals should House, and their settings. specify these links to ensure new • The approach to incorporate and development is both walk able and well enhance Monaltrie Park as a core part of connected into the existing village. the new development, ensuring adequate space for the use of existing sports pitches and parking for events including Proposals the Ballater Games. Housing • The way in which the development will HI: Monaltrie Park – provides an opportunity link to the existing paths network, and in for housing and mixed use. The site has particular the way the development links a capacity for around 50 units to meet to the core of the village, the primary the needs of the community for the Plan school and the Deeside Way. period. Should future needs require, land • The sustainability measures to be adjacent to the site will be released to incorporated. consolidate the development with the • The provision made for habitat village. protection and enhancement. Development of the site and its adjacent • Landscaping and structure planting to land will require the preparation of a ensure integration of the development masterplan looking at the long term with the existing landscape. expansion options for this part of Ballater. H2: Sir Patrick Geddes Way – this site has This should be founded on the work capacity for around eight dwellings. With already published by the Prince’s current land ownership falling within the Foundation. The masterplan will include: public sector, this site has been identified as • Clarity that no development will take one suitable for the development of 100 place below the 193.8 metre contour per cent affordable housing. and minimum finished floor level of 194.3 metres or above OD. • Details of all mixed use proposed for the site as a whole, including scope for the provision of services for residents, day visitors and tourists. 78 17 Ballater
Economy Mixed uses ED1: The existing business units owned by Mixed uses which support sustainable Aberdeenshire Council will remain, with developments and communities and meets vacant space reserved for business uses. the objectives for Ballater will also be Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative supported where evidence indicates this to 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed be the most appropriate way to take flood risk assessment may be required to forward proposals. accompany any further development Open space proposal for this site. A number of open spaces and land which Tourism contribute to the setting of Ballater are T1: The existing caravan and camping site identified and will be protected from provides continued support for the development. provision of tourism accommodation within Ballater and will be protected from adverse development. Where appropriate, enhancement opportunities will be supported. The site lies wholly within SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. The site lies wholly within SEPA’s indicative 1:200 year flood risk area. No additional site capacity and no development which results in a loss of flood plain capacity will be supported. A detailed Flood Risk Assessment will be required to accompany any further development proposal for the site. Community C1: The site of the old school presents an opportunity for investment in the heart of the village. Listed and within the conservation area, redevelopment will be challenging, and any new development proposals must benefit the community in some way. This may include affordable housing, open market housing, mixed use including employment provision, recreation and tourism development.
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Ballater Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Monaltrie Park Allocated as Housing 50 50 150 Units – 50 H2: Sir Patrick Allocated as Housing 8 0 0 Geddes Way Units – 8 Employment Land ED1: Ballater Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Business Park Development specified specified specified
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18 Blair Atholl 18 Blair Atholl Living in Blair Atholl Objectives
18.1 Blair Atholl is greatly influenced by Blair • To consolidate Blair Atholl’s role as an Castle and its related activities. This ancient intermediate settlement in the settlement seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl with hierarchy. its private army, is probably one of the best • To ensure that development contributes to known of the Scottish castles and the a clear definition between settlement and magnificent building is an iconic centrepiece countryside. in the landscape. • To protect the role of Blair Atholl in 18.2 The community is keen to maintain its providing services to the wider region. traditional character, evident in the look and • To ensure Blair Atholl’s built heritage is layout of the main street, the village hall, the preserved and enhanced. working mill and the Atholl Arms Hotel. • To ensure new housing can progress in 18.3 Residents recognise the need for growth in a way that helps the community remain housing, job opportunities for younger sustainable. people and the strengthening service and • To facilitate appropriate economic growth tourist industries. They are eager to which supports a thriving community. promote Blair Atholl as a gateway to the • To protect those parts of the village that National Park, using this to increase its are important to its character and setting tourism potential. • To support Blair Atholl’s role as a key gateway centre for recreation and tourism in this part of the National Park. Role within the settlement hierarchy
18.4 Blair Atholl plays an important role as a General design guidance tourism gateway to this part of the Park, and is home to Blair Castle which attracts a 18.5 All new development will, where huge number of visitors annually. It is an appropriate: intermediate settlement within the • consolidate the existing settlement; settlement hierarchy and as such • respect the unique character of existing development should meet the needs of the buildings and the setting of the village in local community. However the important relation to the Castle; role it plays as a focus for visitors must also • maximise use of existing local services be considered and all development must and infrastructure; complement the settlement and its • ensure the quality of surrounding character. woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include improvements to the woodland setting and woodland structure for Blair Atholl; • enhance and diversify the local economy; • reflect existing housing development in terms of positions, density and scale;
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• maintain building lines, plot sizes, building accordance with this plan. Specifically your sizes and building orientation; proposal must address the mitigation • protect existing shops and businesses measures (as set out in Natural Heritage and their normal operations; Supplementary Guidance) required to address potential impacts on: • add to and improve community facilities, including improving • water abstraction pedestrian connectivity and achieving • disturbance to otters a more pedestrian and cycle friendly • pollution and siltation from construction environment; and sites • promote energy efficiency and • requirement for SUDS sustainability. • pollution from wastewater Landscape priorities and opportunities Natural heritage 18.9 The CNPA Landscape Character 18.6 A number of formal natural heritage Assessment considers Blair Atholl as part designations may affect possible new of a wider area covering Glen Garry: development proposals in Blair Atholl. Lower Glen and Blair Atholl. • To the east of the settlement is Blair Atholl Meadow a Site of Special 18.10 Development proposals must consider the Scientific Interest possible impact on: • Surrounding the village are areas of • the landscape character woodland registered in the Ancient • the landscape experience Woodland Inventory. • the relationship with adjacent character areas 18.7 In addition, development on land allocated in the Plan has potential to have significant • an assessment of the distinctiveness of effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of the area European designated sites, alone or in 18.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit combination, including the River Tay SAC. provides information on the landscape 18.8 You must supply as part of your planning priorities and opportunities which application, all necessary information to development should contribute to allow the planning authority to carry out delivering. Appropriate Assessment in order that they can be confident that your development will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning authority is unable to reach this conclusion, your proposal will be judged not to be in
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18.12 The conservation area of Blair Atholl • roads infrastructure related to the recognises the special character of the proposed new development planned village which grew in the 19th • travel improvements century around the original village core. • community facilities The core of the village is a planned • open space linear development along the main road flanking the southern boundary wall of • strategic landscaping the Blair Castle grounds. The grouping of • connection to the path network listed parish church and school, drill hall, • natural heritage cottages and Atholl Arms hotel create • affordable housing provision a single-aspect high street facing north towards the listed estate wall, gates and lodges and the 1920s War memorial with Flood risk, water and drainage the designated landscape of the castle grounds beyond. All new development 18.15 There are areas of Blair Atholl at risk from must take account of the designation of flooding (1:200 year event). Within those the conservation area, and reflect the areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood special characteristics highlighted in the risk assessment may be required to conservation area appraisal accompany any further development (www.pkc.gov.uk). proposals. 18.13 The village also contains a number 18.16 Connection to the public sewer will be of listed buildings and archaeological required of all new development. remains. All listed buildings and However, an interim solution may be structures, archaeological remains and acceptable where this accords with the sites, and features which are notable Resources policy. Scottish Water should be for their local cultural heritage will be contacted at an early stage in relation to protected and enhanced. water and waste water supplies. 18.17 All developments must also demonstrate Developer contributions and how appropriate Sustainable Drainage infrastructure requirements Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
18.14 In Blair Atholl, developer contributions will be required towards infrastructure works which are reasonably related to the development of the site. This will include: • education provision • library facilities • healthcare provision • recycling provision
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18.18 Linkages and connections between Tourism existing and proposed development within T1: Blair Castle stands as one of the most Blair Atholl should be provided. This iconic cultural heritage sites within the includes linking into existing core paths National Park. It provides a popular tourism and the wider path network. destination and within its grounds the Development proposals should specify Estate seeks to enhance and diversify the these links to ensure new development is tourism aspects of its business. All new both walkable and well connected into the development must enhance this tourism existing village. function, having particular regard to the 18.19 Development must also ensure no sensitive location within the grounds of the adverse impact on the safe crossing of the Castle. railway. This includes vehicular and Community pedestrian links. C1: As an existing tourism site, the site provides an opportunity for redevelopment. Redevelopment proposals must benefit the Proposals community in some way. This may include Housing affordable housing, open market housing, mixed use including employment provision, Options for development in Blair Atholl and recreation and tourism development. are constrained because of the flood risk posed by the various water courses The site is adjacent to SEPA’s indicative running through the village. As a result 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed no housing allocations are identified. flood risk assessment may be required to However, infill and windfall housing which accompany any further development supports the needs of the community and proposal for this site. meets the objectives for the village will be Mixed uses supported. Mixed uses which support sustainable Economy developments and communities and meets ED1: This existing business site has consent for the objectives for the village will also be additional capacity and provides an supported where evidence indicates this to important economic focus within the be the most appropriate way to take village. New development should forward proposals. complement the existing operations within Open space the site. A number of open spaces and land which The majority of the site lies within SEPA’s contributes to the setting of Blair Atholl are indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A identified and will be protected from detailed flood risk assessment will be development required to accompany any planning application for this site.
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Blair Atholl Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) None Employment Land ED1: Blair Atholl Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Business Site Development specified specified specified EP1: Adjacent to Consent None None None None Blair Atholl Hotel EP2: Ranger Base Consent None None None None EP3: Caravan Park Consent None None None None
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89 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 19 Boat of Garten Living in Boat of Garten
19.1 Boat of Garten takes its name from the sustainable and is compatible with former ferry over the River Spey and is neighbouring designated sites. usually referred to as ‘the Boat’ by locals. • To facilitate appropriate economic It came into being with the arrival of the growth which supports a thriving Highland Railway in the 19th century and community. tourism is still important to the village. • To support improvements to community 19.2 Residents have two main concerns – any facilities to the benefit of all. loss of tourist business in the village and the • To protect those parts of the village that difficulty of encouraging young people and are important to its character and setting. families in particular to stay and keep the village thriving. They would like to see local business expand further and the tourism General design guidance sector expanded. Together with this there 19.4 All new development will, where is a need for appropriate housing in an appropriate: affordable price bracket. • consolidate the existing settlement; • maximise use of existing local services Role within the settlement hierarchy and infrastructure; 19.3 Boat of Garten is a thriving community and • ensure the quality of surrounding the village plays a key role in providing for woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats the local services needed. It is an is not compromised. This should include intermediate settlement in the settlement improvements to the woodland setting hierarchy and as such development should and woodland structure for Boat of meet the needs of the local community. This Garten; should be undertaken in a way which • enhance and diversify the local economy; complements the sensitive woodland setting • reflect existing housing development in of the village, and also enhances its character terms of positions, density and scale; and appearance as a tourism centre. • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building sizes and building orientation. This should Objectives be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; • To consolidate Boat of Garten’s role as • protect existing shops and businesses an intermediate settlement in the and their normal operations; settlement hierarchy. • add to and improve community facilities, • To ensure that development contributes including improving pedestrian to a clear definition between settlement connectivity and achieving a more and countryside. pedestrian and cycle friendly • To protect the role of Boat of Garten as environment; and an important provider of local services. • promote energy efficiency and • To ensure new housing can progress in a sustainability. way that helps the community remain
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19.5 A number of formal natural heritage • pollution and siltation from construction designations may affect possible new sites development proposals in Boat of Garten: • requirement for SUDS • Woodland to the south is registered in • disturbance to capercaillie the Ancient Woodland Inventory. • pollution from wastewater • The Spey and its associated bank area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific 19.8 The village is leading the way in facilitating Interest and is a Special Area of new development in a way which protects Conservation. the requirements of capercaillie which live and breed in the surrounding woodland. All 19.6 In addition, development on land allocated new development proposals must be in the Plan has potential to have significant framed within the ongoing monitoring effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of associated with them and any limits to European designated sites, alone or in capacity for new development must be combination: adhered to. • Abernethy Forest SPA • Anagach Woods SPA Landscape priorities and opportunities • Cairngorms SPA 19.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Housing • Craigmore Wood SPA Report establishes opportunities and • Kinveachy Forest SPA constraints for development in Boat of • River Spey SAC Garten. 19.7 You must supply as part of your planning 19.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within an application, all necessary information to area identified as having opportunity for allow the planning authority to carry out expansion, you should, none the less, ensure Appropriate Assessment in order that they your development considers the possible can be confident that your development impact on: will not have an adverse effect on the site • the landscape character and experience. integrity in view of the conservation • the settlement form. objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning • the landscape setting. authority is unable to reach this conclusion, • the sense of arrival. your proposal will be judged not to be in • the immediate settlement edge. accordance with this plan. Specifically your • the views and visual features. proposal must address the mitigation measures (as set out in Natural Heritage 19.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit Supplementary Guidance) required to provides information on the landscape address potential impacts on: priorities and opportunities which • water abstraction development should contribute to delivering. • disturbance to otters
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Developer contributions and Cultural heritage infrastructure requirements
19.12 Boat of Garten did not exist as an 19.17 In Boat of Garten, developer contributions identifiable community until the opening will be required towards infrastructure of the railway station in 1866, and it is works which are reasonably related to the from then on that the village developed. development of the site. This will include: The railway station was named ‘Boat of • education provision Garten’ after the chain operated ferry that • library facilities ran across the River Spey at Gartenmore. • healthcare provision The ferry was replaced with a bridge in 1899, but the name ‘Boat of Garten’ • recycling provision remained. The railway station closed to • roads infrastructure related to the passengers in 1965 but since 1978, the proposed new development line and station has been used by the • travel improvements Strathspey Railway Company which • community facilities operates a steam railway between • open space Aviemore and Broomhill. • strategic landscaping 19.13 One significant archaeological feature lies • connection to the path network to the north of the village on the left bank • natural heritage of the Spey. The fort of Tom Pitlac is scheduled and new development must • affordable housing provision ensure it, and its setting, are conserved. 19.14 The area around the village has a number of other archaeological features. There are also a number of listed buildings and a number of significant buildings identified by the community as having particular local cultural significance. 19.15 The built heritage subdivides into a number of groupings: • pre railway • railway infrastructure • associated with the railway • key community buildings 19.16 All listed buildings and structures, archaeological remains and sites, and features which are notable for their local cultural heritage will be protected and enhanced.
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19.18 There are areas of Boat of Garten at risk Housing from flooding (1:200 year event). Within Developments which already have planning those areas that are at risk from flooding, permission are expected to provide for a flood risk assessment may be required housing demand during the next five years. to accompany any further development proposals. Economy ED1: The Steam Railway Station – land at the 19.19 Connection to the public sewer will be station provides an opportunity for further required of all new development. economic development in support of the However, an interim solution may be village. Any new development should acceptable where this accords with the ensure the enhancement of this important Resources policy. Scottish Water should tourism facility where appropriate. be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. Tourism T1: The existing caravan and camping site 19.20 All developments must also demonstrate provides continued support to the how appropriate Sustainable Drainage provision of tourism accommodation within Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. Boat of Garten and will be protected from adverse development. Where appropriate, Linkages and connections enhancement opportunities will be 19.21 Linkages and connections between existing supported. and proposed development within Boat of Community Garten should be provided. This includes The community holds an aspiration to linking into existing core paths and the develop a new school within the wider path network. Development settlement, replacing the current facility at proposals should specify these links to Deshar School. Whilst no land is allocated ensure new development is both walkable for such development, in the event the and well connected into the existing village. aspiration becomes a proposal, it should be located within close proximity to the existing settlement, where possible sharing services and facilities provided at the Community Hall. Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals.
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Open space A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Boat of Garten are identified and will be protected from development.
Boat of Garten Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) EP1: West of Consent – Identified as 32 0 0 Boat of Garten 32 units existing consent Units – 32 Additional Consent – Not allocated – 4 0 0 windfall sites 4 units identified through Units – 4 updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Steam Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Railway Station Development specified specified specified T1: Caravan Park Now allocated as Not Not Not Tourism Development specified specified specified
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95 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 20 Braemar Living in Braemar Objectives
20.1 Braemar is a tight-knit and vibrant • To consolidate Braemar’s role as an community that serves a wide area with intermediate settlement in the settlement small outlying settlements and a huge tract hierarchy. of wild and beautiful landscape that forms • To ensure that development contributes to the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. a clear definition between settlement and The village itself is steeped in tradition and countryside. has been a thriving community for centuries • To protect the role of Braemar as an and people are proud of their heritage and important provider of local services. environment. • To ensure new housing can progress in 20.2 The community wishes to remain a vibrant a way that helps the community remain viable community, while maintaining its sustainable. heritage within the context of the modern • To facilitate appropriate economic growth world. which supports a thriving community. 20.3 Retaining local families and young people is • To protect those parts of the village that considered by residents as key to the are important to its character and setting. success of the community. Housing to • To ensure Braemar’s built heritage is support those working in and around the preserved and enhanced. village is paramount to sustainability. This needs to be genuinely affordable. General design guidance
Role within the settlement hierarchy 20.5 All new development will, where appropriate: 20.4 Braemar is an active community and the • consolidate the existing settlement; village plays a key role in providing for the • maximise use of existing local services local services needed. It is an intermediate and infrastructure; settlement in the settlement hierarchy and • ensure the quality of surrounding as such development should meet the woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats needs of the local community. This should is not compromised. This should include be undertaken in a way which improvements to the woodland setting complements the sensitive landscape and woodland structure for Braemar; setting of the village, its conservation area, and also enhances its character and • enhance and diversify the local economy; appearance as a tourism centre. • take advantage of Braemar’s role as the ‘Heart of the Park’ and a ‘gateway’ to the mountains; • reflect existing housing development in terms of positions, density and scale; • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; 96 20 Braemar
• protect existing shops and businesses 20.8 You must supply as part of your planning and their normal operations; application, all necessary information to • add to and improve community allow the planning authority to carry out facilities, including improving Appropriate Assessment in order that they pedestrian connectivity and achieving can be confident that your development a more pedestrian and cycle friendly will not have an adverse effect on the site environment; and integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination • promote energy efficiency and with other plans or projects. If the planning sustainability. authority is unable to reach this conclusion, your proposal will be judged not to be in Natural heritage accordance with this plan. Specifically your 20.6 A number of formal natural heritage proposal must address the mitigation designations may affect possible new measures (as set out in Natural Heritage development proposals in Braemar. Supplementary Guidance) required to address potential impacts on: • The village lies within a National Scenic Area. • water abstraction • Surrounding the village are areas of • disturbance to otters woodland registered in the Ancient • pollution and siltation from construction Woodland Inventory. In places this falls sites within the settlement boundary. • requirement for SUDS • Land to the south west is designated as a • local woods – which should continue Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a to be managed to meet the multiple National Nature Reserve. objectives of both people and the local • The River Dee is designated as a wildlife, subject to their protection as Special Area of Conservation (SAC). European designated sites. This includes the Clunie Water running • pollution from wastewater through the village. • Morrone Birkwood is also designated as Landscape priorities and opportunities a SAC. 20.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for 20.7 In addition, development on land allocated Housing Report establishes opportunities in the Plan has potential to have significant and constraints for development in Braemar. effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of European designated sites, alone or in 20.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within combination, including the following: an area identified as having opportunity • Ballochbuie SPA for expansion, you should, none the less, • Cairngorms SP ensure your development considers the possible impact on the: • Glen Tanar SPA • landscape character and experience • River Dee SAC • settlement form
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• landscape setting 20.15 All listed buildings and structures, • sense of arrival archaeological remains and sites, and • immediate settlement edge features which are notably for their Local cultural heritage will be protected and • views and visual features enhanced. 20.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides 20.16 On the edge of the village Braemar Castle information on the landscape priorities and stands as an increasingly important tourist opportunities which development should attraction. There are also community lead contribute to delivering. projects to build on the role of the village as a tourism focus for Upper Deeside. Cultural heritage New developments must ensure that the cultural heritage that exists in the village is 20.12 Famous for its links with Queen Victoria protected, and where possible, enhanced and the Royal Family, Braemar is known to the benefit of residents and tourists. throughout the world for its Games and the Games Field stands as a key tourism focus within the centre of the village. Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements 20.13 Much of Braemar is included within the Conservation Area which gained 20.17 In Braemar, developer contributions will be ‘outstanding’ status in 1997. Originally two required towards infrastructure works settlements set on either side of the Clunie which are reasonably related to the Water, the Victoria expansion of the village development of the site. This will include: brought a focus to the village. The • education provision conservation area includes the large hotels • library facilities on either side of the river, the churches • healthcare provision originally associated with the two settlements, and their respective halls. All • recycling provision new development must ensure that it • roads infrastructure related to the properly reflects the special characteristics proposed new development of the village. The Conservation Area • travel improvements protects the Victorian heart of the village • community facilities and new development must reflect this • open space and the many fine granite buildings, many • strategic landscaping of which are listed. There is also a tradition of backhouses which are ancillary to the • connection to the path network primary dwelling. It is important that this • natural heritage tradition is not lost or adversely affected. • affordable housing provision 20.14 The village also contains a number of known and formally recognised archaeological remains.
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20.18 There are areas of Braemar at risk from H1: Chapel Brae – this site has capacity for flooding (1:200 year event). Within those around four units. With limited opportunity areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood for housing to meet local need, and large risk assessment may be required to amounts of open market development in accompany any further development recent years, this site has been identified as proposals. one suitable for the development of 100 per centaffordable housing. 20.19 Connection to the public sewer will be required of all new development. However, Economy an interim solution may be acceptable ED1: The Ambulance Station – provides where this accords with the Resources opportunity for small scale economic policy. Scottish Water should be contacted development, particularly where this at an early stage in relation to water and supports the economic growth of the waste water supplies. community. 20.20 All developments must also demonstrate ED2: The Mews – is a key facility within the how appropriate Sustainable Drainage centre of the village and has capacity to Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. support additional retail and business units to consolidate the current development. Linkages and connections Tourism T1: 20.21 Linkages and connections between existing The existing caravan and camping site provides and proposed development within continued support to the provision of tourism Braemar should be provided. This includes accommodation within Braemar and will linking into existing core paths and the be protected from adverse development. wider path network. Development Where appropriate, enhancement proposals should specify these links to opportunities will be supported. ensure new development is both walkable Community and well connected into the existing village. C1: A site north of St Andrew’s Terrace presents an opportunity for development to support Proposals the sustainable economic stability of the community, and help meet their needs for Housing enhanced community facilities. Part of the Developments which already have planning site is likely to be constrained by the risk of permission are expected to provide for the flooding. A Flood Risk Assessment will be bulk of housing demand in the next five required to identify the developable area, years. capacity for the site and/or development layout which could be limited. There may be constraints due to the presence of wetland. A National Vegetation Classification survey may be required to accompany any development proposals for the site.
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Investment opportunities Mixed uses There are opportunities to create a Mixed uses which support sustainable significant opportunity for inward developments and communities and meets investment on land outwith the settlement the objectives for the village will also be boundary to the north of the village, supported where evidence indicates this to adjacent to the Invercauld Arms. This be the most appropriate way to take option is an aspiration at present with no forward proposals. clarity on the nature of development, or Open space size of site required. However, if this aspiration becomes a proposal, it should be A number of open spaces and land which located within close proximity to the contributes to the setting of Braemar are existing built development, and be identified and will be protected from designed in a way which enhances this development. sensitive entrance to the village.
Braemar Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Chapel Brae Allocated as Housing 6 0 0 Units – 6 EP1: Balnellan Road Consent – Identified as 17 0 0 Units – 20 20 units existing consent EP2/EP3: St Consent – Identified as 41 0 0 Andrews Terrace/ 41 units existing consent Kindrochit Terrace Units – 41 EP4: Invercauld Farm Consent – Identified as 4 0 0 Units – 4 4 units existing consent Employment Land ED1: The Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Ambulance Station Development specified specified specified ED2: The Mews Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified T1: Caravan Park Now allocated as Not Not Not tourism Development specified specified specified
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101 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 21 Bruar and Pitagowan Living in Bruar and Pitagowan General design guidance
21.1 Four miles north of Blair Atholl the hamlets 21.3 All new development will, where appropriate: of Bruar and Pitagowan lie where the glens • consolidate the existing settlement; of Bruar and Errochty meet. These small • maximise use of existing local services communities rely on tourism, land based and infrastructure; employment, and the popular House of • ensure the quality of surrounding Bruar to support their economy. woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include Role within the settlement hierarchy improvements to the woodland setting 21.2 Bruar and Pitagowan are dispersed and woodland structure for Bruar and communities thriving on an economy based Pitagowan; on tourism and retail. They form a rural • enhance and diversify the local economy; community within the settlement hierarchy • reflect existing housing development in and development should therefore be terms of positions, density and scale; limited to that which meets the needs of • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building the community. This includes development sizes and building orientation. This should which enhances the important economic be done in a way which raises role played by the House of Bruar. architectural and design quality; • Protect existing shops and businesses Objectives and their normal operations; • To consolidate the role of Bruar and • Add to and improve community Pitagowan as rural community in the facilities, including improving pedestrian settlement hierarchy. connectivity and achieving a more • To protect the role of Bruar and Pitagowan pedestrian and cycle friendly as a focus for their rural communities. environment; and • To ensure new housing can progress in a • Promote energy efficiency and way that helps the community remain sustainability. sustainable. • To facilitate appropriate economic growth Natural heritage which supports a thriving community. 21.4 A number of formal natural heritage • To support the strategically important designations may affect possible new development at The House of Bruar and development proposals in Bruar and ensure its benefits are felt within the Pitagowan: community. • To the north is an area of woodland • To protect those parts of these villages registered in the Ancient Woodland that are important to their character Inventory. and setting. • In addition, the Bruar Water and River Garry and bank areas are designated as Special Area of Conservation (part of River Tay SAC)
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Cultural heritage
21.5 Developments which affect any European 21.8 The most notable site of cultural heritage is designated site must supply as part of the at the Falls of Bruar, a series of waterfalls application, the necessary information to immortalised in a poem by Robert Burns. allow the Planning Authority to carry out a Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will 21.9 All listed buildings and structures, inform the final decision on the application. archaeological remains and sites, and features Developments will not be in accordance which are notable for their local cultural with this plan if the Planning Authority is heritage will be protected and enhanced. unable to ascertain that the proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of a Developer contributions and European designated site, either alone or in infrastructure requirements combination with other projects and plans. 21.10 In Bruar and Pitagowan, developer contributions will be required towards Landscape priorities and opportunities infrastructure works which are reasonably 21.6 The CNPA Landscape Character related to the development of the site. Assessment considers Bruar and Pitagowan This will include: as part of a wider area covering Glen • education provision Garry: Mid Glen. • library facilities Development proposals must consider the • healthcare provision possible impact on: • recycling provision • the landscape character • roads infrastructure related to the • the landscape experience proposed new development • the relationship with adjacent character • travel improvements areas • community facilities • an assessment of the distinctiveness of • open space the area • strategic landscaping 21.7 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides • connection to the path network information on the landscape priorities and • natural heritage opportunities which development should • affordable housing provision contribute to delivering.
Flood risk, water and drainage
21.11 There are areas of Bruar and Pitagowan at risk from flooding (1:200 year event). There is also a watercourse running through the site of the House of Bruar. A flood risk assessment may therefore be required in support of any future planning applications.
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21.12 It is also worth noting that the Housing watercourse has historically been No housing allocations are identified in straightened. An appropriate buffer strip Bruar and Pitagowan. However infill and should therefore be incorporated into any windfall housing which supports the needs proposals which would affect it. of the community and meets the objectives 21.13 Connection to the public sewer will be for the village will be supported. required of all new development. Economy and tourism However, an interim solution may be The House of Bruar provides a significant acceptable where this accords with the economic development and has a number Resources policy. Scottish Water should be of outstanding permissions. Support for this contacted at an early stage in relation to development continues and further water and waste water supplies. expansion will be considered in line with 21.14 All developments must also demonstrate their impact on the special qualities of the how appropriate Sustainable Drainage National Park and the relevant planning Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. policies. However, existing planning consents should be implemented in the first instance.
Linkages and connections No further economy or tourism allocations are identified in Bruar and Pitagowan. 21.15 Linkages and connections between existing However, infill and windfall development and proposed development within Bruar which supports the needs of the and Pitagowan should be provided. This community will be supported. includes linking into existing core paths and Open space the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to No areas of open space have been formally ensure new development is both walkable identified for protection. However, and well connected into the existing village. development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Bruar and Pitagowan which contribute to its overall setting.
104 22 Calvine 22 Calvine Living in Calvine General design guidance
22.1 Calvine lies north of Blair Atholl where the 22.3 All new development will, where A9 and railway to Inverness leaves the appropriate: valley of Strathgarry and begins their ascent • consolidate the existing settlement; to the Drumochter Pass. The road from • maximise use of existing local services Calvine to Tummel Bridge and Kinloch and infrastructure; Rannoch crosses the River Garry by an • ensure the quality of surrounding 18th century stone bridge, unusual in that woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats two railway bridges also cross both the is not compromised. This should include road and the river at the same point. It is improvements to the woodland setting also the start of the ancient route to and woodland structure for Calvine; Badenoch through the steep Minigaig Pass. • enhance and diversify the local economy; • reflect existing housing development in Role within the settlement hierarchy terms of positions, density and scale; 22.2 Calvine is a small community in the south • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building of the Park focused on tourism. It forms a sizes and building orientation. This rural community within the settlement should be done in a way which raises hierarchy and development should architectural and design quality; therefore be limited to that which meets • protect existing shops and businesses the needs of the community. and their normal operations; • add to and improve community Objectives facilities , including improving pedestrian connectivity and achieving • To consolidate Calvine’s role as a rural a more pedestrian and cycle friendly community in the settlement hierarchy. environment; and • To protect the role of Calvine as a focus • promote energy efficiency and for its rural community. sustainability. • To ensure new housing can progress in a way that helps the community remain sustainable. Natural heritage • To facilitate appropriate economic 22.4 A number of formal natural heritage growth which supports a thriving designations may affect possible new community. development proposals in Calvine. • To protect those parts of the village that • Surrounding and within the village are are important to its character and setting. areas of woodland registered in the Ancient Woodland Inventory. • In addition an area of land adjacent to the River Garry is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Developer contributions and Landscape priorities and opportunities infrastructure requirements
22.5 The CNPA Landscape Character 22.9 In Calvine, developer contributions will be Assessment considers Calvine as part of a required towards infrastructure works wider area covering Glen Garry: Mid Glen. which are reasonably related to the 22.6 Development proposals must consider the development of the site. This will include: possible impact on: • education provision • the landscape character • library facilities • the landscape experience • healthcare provision • the relationship with adjacent character • recycling provision areas • roads infrastructure related to the • an assessment of the distinctiveness of proposed new development the area • travel improvements 22.7 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides • community facilities information on the landscape priorities and • open space opportunities which development should • strategic landscaping contribute to delivering. • connection to the path network • natural heritage Cultural heritage • affordable housing provision
22.8 All listed buildings and structures, archaeological remains and sites, and Flood risk, water and drainage features which are notable for their local cultural heritage will be protected 22.10 There are areas of Calvine at risk from and enhanced. flooding (1:200 year event). There are also small watercourses running through the settlement. Within those areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood risk assessment may be required to accompany any further development proposals. 22.11 Connection to the public sewer will be required of all new development. However, an interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 22.12 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
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Linkages and connections
22.13 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within Calvine should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths and the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the existing village.
Proposals Housing No housing allocations are identified in Calvine. However infill and windfall housing which supports the needs of the community and meets the objectives for the village will be supported. Economy and tourism No economy or tourism allocations are identified in Calvine. However, infill and windfall development which supports the needs of the community and meets the objectives for the village will be supported. Open space No areas of open space have been formally identified for protection. However, development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Calvine which contribute to its overall setting.
107 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 23 Carr-Bridge Living in Carr-Bridge Objectives
23.1 Carr-Bridge is a popular tourism village • General design to consolidate Carr-Bridge’s home to a number of activities enjoyed by role as an intermediate settlement in the both tourists and locals alike. It has a vibrant settlement hierarchy. and outward looking community, who take • To ensure that development contributes to pride in their achievements and also value a clear definition between settlement and their local facilities such as the Carr-Bridge countryside. Hotel, the local shop and garage, village pub • To protect the role of Carr-Bridge as an and the primary school which are all well important provider of local services. supported by locals. • To ensure new housing can progress in 23.2 Residents are keen to hold on to the a way that helps the community remain community’s strong identity and protect the sustainable. special qualities of the village. Natural and • To facilitate appropriate economic growth organic growth is seen as the way forward. which supports a thriving community. 23.3 Support for the younger generation is • To protect those parts of the village that needed to ensure a well balanced are important to its character and setting. community. To do this more housing is needed which should be sympathetic and Guidance small-scale in design. Improvements to facilities and infrastructure is also needed. 23.5 All new development will, where appropriate: Role within the settlement hierarchy • consolidate the existing settlement • maximise use of existing local services 23.4 Carr-Bridge is a popular and active and infrastructure; community which forms a focus for local • ensure the quality of surrounding people and tourists to the area. The village woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats plays and important role in providing for is not compromised. This should include the local services needed. It is an improvements to the woodland setting intermediate settlement in the settlement and woodland structure for Carr-Bridge; hierarchy and as such development should meet the needs of the local community. This • enhance and diversify the local economy; should be undertaken in a way which • reflect existing housing development in complements the sensitive woodland setting terms of positions, density and scale; of the village, and also enhances its character • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building and appearance as a tourism centre. sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• add to and improve community facilities, your proposal will be judged not to be in including improving pedestrian connectivity accordance with this plan. Specifically your and achieving a more pedestrian and cycle proposal must address the mitigation friendly environment; and measures (as set out in Natural Heritage • promote energy efficiency and Supplementary Guidance) required to sustainability. address potential impacts on: • water abstraction Natural heritage • disturbance to otters • pollution and siltation from construction 23.6 A number of formal natural heritage sites designations may affect possible new • requirement for SUDS development proposals in Carr-Bridge. • disturbance to capercaillie • Surrounding the village are areas of woodland registered in the Ancient • pollution from wastewater Woodland Inventory. This includes small areas within the settlement boundary. Landscape priorities and opportunities • The River Dulnain and its bank are also designated as a Special Area of 23.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Conservation (part of River Spey SAC). Housing Report establishes opportunities and constraints for 23.7 In addition, development on land allocated development in Carr-Bridge. in the Plan has potential to have an effect 23.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within on a number of European designated sites: an area identified as having opportunity • Abernethy Forest SPA for expansion, you should, none the less, • Anagach Woods SPA ensure your development considers the • Cairngorms SPA possible impact on the: • Craigmore Wood SPA • landscape character and experience • Kinveachy Forest SPA • settlement form • River Spey SAC • landscape setting • sense of arrival 23.8 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to • immediate settlement edge allow the planning authority to carry out • views and visual features Appropriate Assessment in order that they 23.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides can be confident that your development information on the landscape priorities and will not have an adverse effect on the site opportunities which development should integrity in view of the conservation contribute to delivering. objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning authority is unable to reach this conclusion,
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23.12 Carr-Bridge’s most famous landmark is the 23.17 There are areas of Carr-Bridge at risk old packhorse bridge built in 1717. It is the from flooding (1:200 year event). Within oldest stone bridge in the Highlands and those areas that are at risk from flooding, stands in the heart of the village. a flood risk assessment may be required 23.13 A number of other listed buildings and to accompany any further development structures also exist in the village including proposals. those associated with the railway. 23.18 Connection to the public sewer will be 23.14 The village also contains a number of required of all new development. archaeological remains, both formally However, an interim solution may be identified and also those more locally acceptable where this accords with the significant. Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to 23.15 All listed buildings and structures, water and waste water supplies. archaeological remains and sites, and features which are notable for their local 23.19 All developments must also demonstrate cultural heritage will be protected and how appropriate Sustainable Drainage enhanced. Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
Linkages and connections Developer contributions and Infrastructure requirements 23.20 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within 23.16 In Carr-Bridge, developer contributions Carr-Bridge should be provided. This will be required towards infrastructure includes linking into existing core paths works which are reasonably related to the and the wider path network. development of the site. This will include: Development proposals should specify • education provision these links to ensure new development is • library facilities both walkable and well connected into the • healthcare provision existing village. • recycling provision 23.21 Development must also ensure no • roads infrastructure related to the adverse impact on the safe crossing of the proposed new development railway. This includes vehicular and • travel improvements pedestrian links. • community facilities • open space • strategic landscaping • connection to the path network • natural heritage • affordable housing provision
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Housing detailed design to allow for this. H1: Carr Road – this site has capacity for 72 In addition there may be constraints due dwellings. The detail of any development to the presence of wetland. A NVC survey proposals must take account of the will be required to accompany any woodland setting and should be designed development proposals for this site. in a way which promotes the highest Economy standards of access, layout, building design and public realm. ED1: Land associated with the Railway station and siding presents an opportunity for There are areas of wet dwarf shrub heath investment. Development should help on peat on the site. A NVC will therefore promote Carr-Bridge as a tourist be required to accompany any planning destination and help link the railway with application. the rest of the village. H2: Crannich Park – this site has capacity ED2: This site makes an important contribution for 22 dwellings. The detail of any to the local economy, and should be development proposals must take retained. account of the woodland setting and should be designed in a way which Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative promotes the highest standards of access, 1:200 year flood risk area. A detailed flood layout, building design and public realm. risk assessment may be required to A watercourse runs through the site accompany any further development which has historically been straightened. proposals on this site. Space should be provided to allow Tourism restoration and development of natural T1: Landmark Forest Adventure Park plays an processes in future. An appropriate buffer extremely important role in supporting strip should be incorporated into the the economy of both the settlement and the wider area, and appropriate proposals to enhance this facility will be supported. Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals. Open space A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Carr-Bridge are identified and will be protected from development.
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Carr-Bridge Land Supply Information (Information accurate at February 2015)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Carr Road (within Allocated as Housing 36 36 0 Units – 72 boundary of EP1) H2: Crannich Park (within Allocated as Housing 22 0 0 Units – 22 boundary of EP1) EP1: Land by Consent – Identified as 0 0 0 Crannich Park, 117 units existing consent Rowan Park and Carr Road (117 units) Additional Consent – Not allocated – 9 0 0 windfall sites 9 units identified through Units – 9 updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Land at Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Railway Station Development specified specified specified ED2: Garage Existing Allocated as Economic Not Not Not allocation Development specified specified specified T1: Landmark Existing Now allocated as Not Not Not allocation Tourism Development specified specified specified
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113 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 24 Cromdale and Advie Living in Cromdale and Advie Objectives
24.1 Cromdale spans the A95 road where it • To consolidate Cromdale’s role as an crosses the Cromdale Burn with Advie to intermediate settlement in the settlement the north east. The area is known hierarchy. historically for the Battle of Cromdale, a • To ensure that development contributes to piece of history that has left a legacy up to a clear definition between settlement and the present day in attracting visitors to the countryside. area. The Speyside Way passes through the • To protect the role of Cromdale as an village which also attracts many visitors. important provider of local services. 24.2 Residents want Cromdale and Advie to • To ensure new housing can progress in progress and to do this affordable housing a way that helps the community remain for local young people to encourage them sustainable. to stay in the area is top of the list of • To facilitate appropriate economic growth priorities identified. Sheltered housing for which supports a thriving community. older residents who do not wish to leave • To protect those parts of the village that the village would also support a vibrant and are important to its character and setting. mixed community. 24.3 New business opportunities and improved tourism facilities should also be established General design guidance making the most of links to the Speyside 24.5 All new development will, where Way and A93. appropriate: • consolidate the existing settlement; Role within the settlement hierarchy • maximise use of existing local services 24.4 Cromdale is a small village which and infrastructure; commands a strategic location on the A95 • ensure the quality of surrounding and is on the route of the Speyside way. It woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is an intermediate settlement in the is not compromised. This should include settlement hierarchy and as such improvements to the woodland setting development should meet the needs of the and woodland structure for Cromdale; local community. This should be undertaken • enhance and diversify the local economy; in a way which complements existing • reflect existing housing development in development and services, and helps the terms of positions, density and scale; village achieve its tourism potential. • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• add to and improve community objectives, either alone or in combination facilities, including improving with other plans or projects. If the planning pedestrian connectivity and achieving authority is unable to reach this conclusion, a more pedestrian and cycle friendly your proposal will be judged not to be in environment; and accordance with this plan. Specifically your • promote energy efficiency and proposal must address the mitigation sustainability. measures (as set out in Natural Heritage Supplementary Guidance) required to Natural heritage address potential impacts on: • water abstraction 24.6 A number of formal natural heritage • disturbance to otters designations may affect possible new • pollution and siltation from construction development proposals in Cromdale. sites • Surrounding the village are areas of • requirement for SUDS woodland registered in the Ancient Woodland Inventory. • disturbance to capercaillie • In addition, the River Spey and its bank • pollution from wastewater area are also designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Site of Landscape priorities and opportunities Special Scientific Interest. This includes the Burn of Cromdale running through 24.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for the village. Housing Report establishes opportunities and constraints for development in 24.7 In addition, development on land allocated Cromdale. in the Plan has potential to have significant 24.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of an area identified as having opportunity European designated sites, alone or in for expansion, you should, none the less, combination: ensure your development considers the • Abernethy Forest SPA possible impact on the: • Anagach Woods SPA • landscape character and experience • Cairngorms SPA • settlement form • Craigmore Wood SPA • landscape setting • Kinveachy Forest SPA • sense of arrival • River Spey SAC • immediate settlement edge 24.8 You must supply as part of your planning • views and visual features application, all necessary information to 24.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit allow the planning authority to carry out provides information on the landscape Appropriate Assessment in order that they priorities and opportunities which can be confident that your development development should contribute to will not have an adverse effect on the site delivering. integrity in view of the conservation
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24.12 There are a number of historical sites, 24.15 There are areas of Cromdale and Advie at listed buildings and structures in the area. risk from flooding (1:200 year event). Of particular note are Cromdale Parish Within those areas that are at risk from Church (1809) and Manse (1834), both B flooding, a flood risk assessment may be listed; and the remains of Lethendry Castle required to accompany any further (late 16th century) which is C listed and development proposals. was a Jacobite shelter following the Battle 24.16 Connection to the public sewer will be of Haughs of Cromdale in 1690. required of all new development. 24.13 All listed buildings and structures, However, an interim solution may be archaeological remains and sites, and acceptable where this accords with the features which are notable for their local Resources policy. Scottish Water should be cultural heritage will be protected and contacted at an early stage in relation to enhanced. water and waste water supplies. 24.17 All developments must also demonstrate Developer contributions and how appropriate Sustainable Drainage infrastructure requirements Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
24.14 In Cromdale and Advie, developer contributions will be required towards Linkages and connections infrastructure works which are reasonably 24.18 Linkages and connections between related to the development of the site. existing and proposed development within This will include: Cromdale should be provided. This • education provision includes linking into existing core paths • library facilities and the wider path network, including the • healthcare provision long distance Speyside Way route. • recycling provision Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is • roads infrastructure related to the both walkable and well connected into the proposed new development existing village. • travel improvements • community facilities • open space • strategic landscaping • connection to the path network • natural heritage • affordable housing provision
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Proposals Housing Mixed uses Developments which already have planning Mixed uses which support sustainable permission should be implemented in the developments and communities and meets first instance. the objectives for the village will also be H1: Kirk Road – once land with extant supported where evidence indicates this to permission has been completed, additional be the most appropriate way to take development on this site should be forward proposals. developed to help consolidate the village. Open space Suitable for around 30 units, the detailed A number of open spaces and land which design of any development proposals must contributes to the setting of Cromdale are take account of the setting of the village, identified and will be protected from and should be designed in a way which development. promotes the highest standards of access,
layout, building design and public realm. Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative 1:200 year flood risk area. A detailed flood risk assessment will be required to accompany any further development proposals on this site. Economy ED1: A small site at the Smoke-House has some potential to provide for economic development in the village and any proposals must ensure that issues regarding contamination and access are adequately addressed. Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed flood risk assessment will be required to accompany any further development proposals for this site.
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Cromdale Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Kirk Road Allocated as Housing 20 0 0 Units – 20 EP1: Auchroisk Park Consent – Identified as 22 0 0 Units – 22 22 units existing consent Employment Land ED1: The Smoke Allocated as Economic Not Not Not House Development specified specified specified
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119 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 25 Dalwhinnie Living in Dalwhinnie Objectives
25.1 Dalwhinnie is a small village situated at the • To consolidate Dalwhinnie’s role as an southern end of Badenoch, near the foot of intermediate settlement in the settlement Ben Alder. Its wide, open wilderness hierarchy. provides a healthy environment that • To ensure that development contributes residents value highly and also encourages to a clear definition between settlement many visitors to return to the area year and countryside. after year. • To protect the role of Dalwhinnie as an 25.2 Dalwhinnie enjoys close links with the important provider of local services. surrounding estates who provide a mainstay • To ensure new housing can progress in of employment for the area and the estates. a way that helps the community remain With limited and fragile facilities, Dalwhinnie sustainable. would like to see new housing initiatives • To facilitate appropriate economic growth introduced, which will allow young families which supports a thriving community. to move into and remain in the area long- • To protect those parts of the village that term. Better transport links to other are important to its character and setting. communities both north and south of the village, are seen as additionally necessary to improve Dalwhinnie’s chances of remaining General design guidance a viable ‘lived in’ community, providing work and leisure opportunities to help it thrive as 25.4 All new development will, where a location of choice. appropriate: • consolidate the existing settlement; Role within the settlement hierarchy • maximise use of existing local services and infrastructure; 25.3 Dalwhinnie is a remote and, in the main, • ensure the wild and exposed nature dispersed community. It forms a key focus of the surrounding landscape and its for the rural community and provides some valuable habitats is not be compromised; of the necessary local services. It is an • ensure the quality of sensitive valuable intermediate settlement in the settlement habitats is not be compromised; hierarchy and as such development should meet the needs of the local community. This • enhance and diversify the local economy; should be done in a way which • reflect existing housing development in complements the sensitive exposed setting terms of positions, density and scale; of the village, and also enhances its character • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building and appearance as a tourism centre. sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; • Protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• Add to and improve community facilities • water abstraction including improving pedestrian connectivity • disturbance to otters and achieving a more pedestrian and cycle • pollution and siltation from construction friendly environment; and sites • Promote energy efficiency and • requirement for SUDS sustainability. • pollution from wastewater
Natural heritage Landscape priorities and opportunities 25.5 A number of formal natural heritage designations may affect possible new 25.8 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for development proposals in Dalwhinnie. Housing Report establishes opportunities • The River Spey is designated as a Special and constraints for development in Area of Conservation (SAC). This Dalwhinnie. includes the River Truim. 25.9 Whilst your proposal may not fall within • Land to the south east is also identified an area identified as having opportunity as a Special Area of Conservation, Special for expansion, you should, none the less, Protection Area and Site of Special ensure your development considers the Scientific Interest (Drumochter Hills possible impact on the: SAC/SPA/SSSI).” • landscape character and experience 25.6 In addition, development on land allocated • settlement form in the Plan has potential to have significant • landscape setting effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of • sense of arrival European designated sites, alone or in • immediate settlement edge combination. • views and visual features 25.7 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to 25.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit allow the planning authority to carry out provides information on the landscape Appropriate Assessment in order that they priorities and opportunities which can be confident that your development development should contribute to will not have an adverse effect on the site delivering. integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination Cultural heritage with other plans or projects. If the planning authority is unable to reach this conclusion, 25.11 There are a number of notable assets in your proposal will be judged not to be in the area. Dalwhinnie Distillery is B listed accordance with this plan. Specifically your dating from 1890s; the Wade Bridge over proposal must address the mitigation the river Truim is B listed and dates from measures (as set out in Natural Heritage 1730; and Crubenmore Bridge is also B Supplementary Guidance) required to listed and dates from 1800-1810. address potential impacts on:
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Flood risk, water and drainage
25.12 All listed buildings and structures, 25.14 There are areas of Dalwhinnie at risk from archaeological remains and sites, and flooding (1:200 year event). Within those features which are notably for their local areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood cultural heritage will be protected and risk assessment may be required to enhanced. accompany any further development proposals.
Developer contributions and 25.15 Connection to the public sewer will be infrastructure requirements required of all new development. However, an interim solution may be 25.13 In Dalwhinnie, developer contributions will acceptable where this accords with the be required towards infrastructure works Resources policy. Scottish Water should be which are reasonably related to the contacted at an early stage in relation to development of the site. This will include: water and waste water supplies. • education provision 25.16 All developments must also demonstrate • library facilities how an appropriate Sustainable Drainage • healthcare provision Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. • recycling provision • roads infrastructure related to the Linkages and connections proposed new development 25.17 Linkages and connections between • travel improvements existing and proposed development within • community facilities Dalwhinnie should be provided. This • open space includes linking into existing core paths • strategic landscaping and the wider path network. • connection to the path network Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is • natural heritage both walkable and well connected into the • affordable housing provision existing village. 25.18 There are also opportunities to seek the retention of the existing contractor’s car park to provide a community facility.
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25.19 All developments must ensure no new accesses onto the trunk road are created. Housing Developments which already have planning permission should be implemented in the first instance. H1: A site suitable for around six dwellings opposite and to the north west of the community hall. Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. In addition there may be constraints due to the presence of wetland. A detailed flood risk assessment and NVC survey will be required to accompany any development proposals for this site. H2: A site opposite Ben Alder cottages suitable for around five dwellings. Development on this site should retain, where possible the existing mature trees. Economy ED1: The site provides an important contribution to the local economic position, and should be retained. Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals. Open space The large open space area in the centre of the village should be protected from development and proposals to enhance it and improve facilities for the community will be supported.
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Dalwhinnie Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Opposite Allocated as Housing 0 6 0 Community Hall Units – 6 H2: Land by Garage Allocated as Housing 0 6 0 Units – 6 EP1: Site at Ben Consent – Identified as 5 0 0 Alder Road 5 units existing consent Units – 5 Employment Land ED1: Garage Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified
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125 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 26 Dinnet Living in Dinnet General design guidance
26.1 Dinnet commands an important location at 26.3 All new development will, where one of the key entrances to the National appropriate: Park. A tiny settlement, the local economy is • consolidate the existing settlement; largely land based. However there are • maximise use of existing local services opportunities to enhance tourism and and infrastructure; recreation facilities, and consolidate the • ensure the quality of surrounding settlement, providing additional housing to woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats secure a sustainable community. is not compromised. This should include improvements to the woodland setting Role within the settlement hierarchy and woodland structure for Dinnet; 26.2 Dinnet is a small community in the east of • enhance and diversify the local economy; the Park focused on tourism. It forms a • take opportunity to enhance the role of rural community within the settlement Dinnet as a ‘gateway’ into the National Park hierarchy and development should and its location on the Deeside Way; therefore be limited to that which meets • reflect existing housing development in the needs of the community. This should terms of positions, density and scale; include development which enhances its • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building role as a gateway to the Park from the east. sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises Objectives architectural and design quality; • protect existing businesses and their • To consolidate Dinnet’s role as a rural normal operations; community in the settlement hierarchy. • add to and improve community • To protect the role of Dinnet as a focus facilities, including improving for its rural community. pedestrian connectivity and achieving • To ensure new housing can progress in a more pedestrian and cycle friendly a way that helps the community remain environment; and sustainable. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability. • To facilitate appropriate economic growth which supports a thriving community. Natural heritage • To support the role of Dinnet as a key gateway into the National Park from the 26.4 A number of formal natural heritage east. designations may affect possible new • To protect those parts of the village that development proposals in Dinnet. are important to its character and setting. • Surrounding the village are areas of woodland registered in the Ancient Woodland Inventory. • In addition, land to the north is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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• The River Dee is designated as a Special 26.8 Whilst your proposal may not fall within Area of Conservation (SAC). This an area identified as having opportunity includes the Clarack Burn adjacent to the for expansion, you should, none the less, northern boundary of Dinnet. ensure your development considers the possible impact on the: 26.5 In addition, development on land allocated • landscape character and experience in the Plan has potential to have significant effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of • settlement form European designated sites, alone or in • landscape setting combination, including the following: • sense of arrival • River Dee SAC • immediate settlement edge • views and visual features 26.6 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to 26.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides allow the planning authority to carry out information on the landscape priorities and Appropriate Assessment in order that they opportunities which development should can be confident that your development contribute to delivering. will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation Cultural heritage objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning 26.10 The church, whilst no longer in active use, authority is unable to reach this conclusion, does stand at the heart of the settlement, your proposal will be judged not to be in at the crossroads around which Dinnet accordance with this plan.. Specifically your has grown. proposal must address the mitigation 26.11 There are also a number of archaeological measures (as set out in Natural Heritage remains of interest. Supplementary Guidance) required to address potential impacts on: 26.12 All listed buildings and structures, archaeological remains and sites, and features • water abstraction which are notable for their local cultural • disturbance to otters heritage will be protected and enhanced. • pollution and siltation from construction sites Developer contributions and • requirement for SUDS infrastructure requirements • pollution from wastewater 26.13 In Dinnet, developer contributions will be required towards infrastructure works Landscape priorities and opportunities which are reasonably related to the development of the site. This will include: 26.7 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for • education provision Housing Report establishes opportunities • library facilities and constraints for development in Dinnet. • healthcare provision • recycling provision
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• roads infrastructure related to the Housing proposed new development H1: This site has capacity for around four • travel improvements dwellings. The detailed design any • community facilities development proposals must take account • open space of the woodland setting of the village, and should be designed in a way which • strategic landscaping promotes the highest standards of access, • connection to the path network layout, building design and public realm. • natural heritage H2: This site should be developed only when • affordable housing provision site H1 is complete. With capacity for around 15 dwellings, any development Flood risk, water and drainage proposals must take account of the woodland setting of the village, and should 26.14 There are areas of Dinnet at risk from flooding be designed in a way which promotes the (1:200 year event). Within those areas that highest standards of access, layout, building are at risk from flooding, a flood risk design and public realm. assessment may be required to accompany any further development proposals. Part of the site lies adjacent to SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. 26.15 Connection to the public sewer will be A detailed flood risk assessment may be required of all new development. Waste required to accompany any future water treatment capacity is approaching planning application for the site capacity. An interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Economy and tourism Resources policy. Scottish Water should be No economy or tourism allocations are contacted at an early stage in relation to identified in Dinnet. However, infill and water and waste water supplies. windfall development which supports the needs of the community and meets the 26.16 All developments must also demonstrate objectives for the village will be supported. how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable Linkages and connections developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be 26.17 Linkages and connections between existing supported where evidence indicates this to and proposed development within Dinnet be the most appropriate way to take should be provided. This includes linking into forward proposals. existing core paths and the wider path Open space network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development A number of open spaces and land which is both walkable and well connected into the contributes to the setting of Dinnet are existing village and takes advantage of identified and will be protected from opportunities to link into the Deeside Way development. strategic walking and cycling route. 128 26 Dinnet
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Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Land to West Allocated as Housing 4 0 0 Units – 4 H2: Land to East Allocated as Housing 15 0 0 Units – 15 Employment Land None
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131 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 27 Dulnain Bridge Living in Dulnain Bridge
27.1 Dulnain Bridge and vicinity is a friendly, • To protect the role of Dulnain Bridge as an quiet village situated to the west of important provider of local services. Grantown-on-Spey and north of the busy • To ensure new housing can progress in a way A95. that helps the community remain sustainable. 27.2 The village currently contains buildings of • To facilitate appropriate economic growth diverse design, which blend well into the which supports a thriving community. surrounding landscape. Residents are keen • To protect those parts of the village that to ensure that any future development are important to its character and setting. evolves sympathetically, so allowing for the growth necessary to sustain the village General design guidance whilst guarding against intrusive or extreme architecture. 27.5 All new development will, where appropriate: 27.3 Whilst Dulnain Bridge would like to keep its safe country feel, residents recognise • consolidate the existing settlement; they would benefit from improved links • maximise use of existing local services with other communities such as creating a and infrastructure; permanent cycle path to local villages. • ensure the quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include Role within the settlement hierarchy improvements to the woodland setting and 27.4 Dulnain Bridge is a busy and compact woodland structure for Dulnain Bridge; village providing for local services. It is an • enhance and diversify the local economy; intermediate settlement in the settlement • reflect existing housing development in hierarchy and as such development should terms of positions, density and scale; meet the needs of the local community. This • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building should be undertaken in a way which sizes and building orientation. This should complements the sensitive woodland be done in a way which raises setting of the village, and also enhances its architectural and design quality; character and appearance as a tourism • protect existing shops and businesses centre. and their normal operations; • add to and improve community facilities, Objectives including improving pedestrian connectivity and achieving a more • To consolidate Dulnain Bridge’s role as an pedestrian and cycle friendly intermediate settlement in the settlement environment; and hierarchy. • promote energy efficiency and • To ensure that development contributes to sustainability. a clear definition between settlement and countryside.
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27.6 A number of formal natural heritage • pollution and siltation from construction designations may affect possible new sites development proposals in Dulnain Bridge: • requirement for SUDS • Surrounding the village are areas of • pollution from wastewater woodland registered in the Ancient • disturbance to capercaillie Woodland Inventory. This includes areas within the settlement boundary. • In addition the River Dulnain and its bank Landscape priorities and opportunities area are designated as a Special Area of 27.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Conservation (SAC). Housing Report establishes opportunities 27.7 In addition, development on land allocated and constraints for development in in the Plan has potential to have significant Dulnain Bridge. effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of 27.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within European designated sites, alone or in an area identified as having opportunity combination: for expansion, you should, none the less, • Abernethy Forest SPA ensure your development considers the • Anagach Woods SPA possible impact on the: • Cairngorms SPA • landscape character and experience • Craigmore Wood SPA • settlement form • Kinveachy Forest SPA • landscape setting • River Spey SAC • sense of arrival • immediate settlement edge 27.8 You must supply as part of your planning • views and visual features application, all necessary information to allow the planning authority to carry out 27.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides Appropriate Assessment in order that they information on the landscape priorities and can be confident that your development opportunities which development should will not have an adverse effect on the site contribute to delivering. integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning Cultural heritage authority is unable to reach this conclusion, 27.12 There are a number of notable sites and your proposal will be judged not to be in buildings in the area. Of particular note accordance with this plan. Specifically your are Muckrach Castle, A listed which dates proposal must address the mitigation from 1598, and the Dulnain Bridge itself measures (as set out in Natural Heritage which dates from 1830. Supplementary Guidance) required to address potential impacts on: 27.13 All listed buildings and structures, • water abstraction archaeological remains and sites, and features which are notable for their local cultural • disturbance to otters heritage will be protected and enhanced.
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27.14 In Dulnain Bridge, developer contributions 27.18 Linkages and connections between existing will be required towards infrastructure and proposed development within Dulnain works which are reasonably related to the Bridge should be provided. This includes development of the site. This will include: linking into existing core paths and the • education provision wider path network. Development • library facilities proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable • healthcare provision and well connected into the existing village. • recycling provision • roads infrastructure related to the Proposals proposed new development Housing • travel improvements • community facilities Developments which already have planning permission should be • open space implemented in the first instance. • strategic landscaping H1: The 1.51Ha field to the west of the play • connection to the path network area would be suitable for the • natural heritage development of around 30 dwellings. • affordable housing provision There may be constraints due to the Flood risk, water and drainage presence of wetland. A NVC survey will be required to accompany any 27.15 There are areas of Dulnain Bridge at risk development proposals for this site. from flooding (1:200 year event). Within those areas that are at risk from flooding, Economy a flood risk assessment may be required ED1: The existing commercial business to accompany any further development operating on the site provides an proposals. important contribution to the local economic position, and should be 27.16 Connection to the public sewer will be supported and retained. required of all new development. However, an interim solution may be Mixed uses acceptable where this accords with the Mixed uses which support sustainable Resources policy. Scottish Water should be developments and communities and contacted at an early stage in relation to meets the objectives for the village will water and waste water supplies. also be supported where evidence 27.17 All developments must also demonstrate indicates this to be the most appropriate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage way to take forward proposals Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. Open space A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Dulnain Bridge are identified and will be protected from development.
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Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: West of Allocated as Housing 30 0 0 Play Area Units – 30 EP1: Adjacent Consent – Identified as 10 0 0 to A938 10 units existing consent Units – 10 EP2: Church Terrace Consent – Not allocated – 2 0 0 Units – 2 2 units identified through updated HLA as existing consent Additional Consent – Not allocated – 6 0 0 windfall sites 6 units identified through Units – 6 updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Garage Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified
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137 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 28 Glenlivet Living in Glenlivet General design guidance
28.1 Glenlivet residents value their traditional 28.4 All new development will, where community, its beautiful scenery and wildlife, appropriate: its history and culture and its remote feel. • consolidate the existing settlement; 28.2 They realise the challenges of maintaining • maximise use of existing local services this lifestyle and way of life into the future: and infrastructure; keeping young people in the glen, accessing • ensure the quality of surrounding public services and the challenges of dealing woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats with winter weather. Some feel the need is not compromised. This should include for improved employment possibilities of improvements to the woodland setting home working and rural skills and many are and woodland structure for Glenlivet; concerned about poor transport links. They • enhance and diversify the local economy; therefore want support to maintain and • reflect existing housing development in improve services and infrastructure. terms of positions, density and scale; • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building Role within the settlement hierarchy sizes and building orientation. This 28.3 Glenlivet is a small community with an should be done in a way which raises economy based on tourism and the whisky architectural and design quality; industry. It forms a rural community within • protect existing shops and businesses the settlement hierarchy and development and their normal operations; should therefore be limited to that which • add to and improve community meets the needs of the community. This facilities, including improving includes development which builds on its pedestrian connectivity and achieving reputation as a focus for the whisky industry. a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment; and • promote energy efficiency and Objectives sustainability • To consolidate Glenlivet’s role as a rural community in the settlement hierarchy. Natural heritage • To protect the role of Glenlivet as a focus for its rural community. 28.5 A number of formal natural heritage • To ensure new housing can progress in designations may affect possible new a way that helps the community remain development proposals in Glenlivet. sustainable. • There are areas of woodland registered • To facilitate appropriate economic growth in the Ancient Woodland Inventory. which supports a thriving community. • The River Avon, the River Livet and • To protect those parts of the village that Conglass Water and associated bank are important to its character and setting. areas are also designated as a Special Area of Conservation (part of River Spey SAC).
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28.6 Developments which affect any European 28.10 The area has a history of illegal distilling designated site must supply as part of the and cattle-lifting, with the routes through application, the necessary information to the river valleys having acted as runs for allow the Planning Authority to carry out a the movement of ‘goods’. The abundant Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will churches and former religious buildings inform the final decision on the application. reflect a turbulent history which is marked Developments will not be in accordance by the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594 – a with this plan if the Planning Authority is confrontation between Protestant and unable to ascertain that the proposal will Roman Catholic forces. not adversely affect the integrity of a 28.11 Most of the rural area has been held by European designated site, either alone or in the Crown Estate since 1937. combination with other projects and plans. 28.12 All listed buildings and structures, archaeological remains and sites, and Landscape priorities and opportunities features which are notable for their local 28.7 The CNPA Landscape Character cultural heritage will be protected and Assessment considers Glenlivet as part of 7 enhanced. character areas: Strath Avon – Mid Strath Avon area; Streath Avon – Lower Atrath Developer contributions and Avon; Glen Livet; Glen Livet – Braes of Glen infrastructure requirements Livet; Glen Livet – Inchnacape; Glen Livet – Delnabo; Glen Livet – Conglass Water. 28.13 In Glenlivet, developer contributions will be required towards infrastructure works 28.8 Development proposals must consider the which are reasonably related to the possible impact on development of the site. This will include: • the landscape character • education provision • the landscape experience • library facilities • the relationship with adjacent character • healthcare provision areas • recycling provision • an assessment of the distinctiveness of the area • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development 28.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides • travel improvements information on the landscape priorities and • community facilities opportunities which development should contribute to delivering. • open space • strategic landscaping • connection to the path network • natural heritage • affordable housing provision
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28.14 There are areas of Glenlivet at risk from Housing flooding (1:200 year event). Within those No housing allocations are identified in areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood Glenlivet. However, infill and windfall risk assessment may be required to housing which supports the needs of the accompany any further development community and meets the objectives for proposals. the village will be supported. 28.15 Connection to the public sewer will be Economy and tourism required of all new development. No Economy or Tourism allocations are However, an interim solution may be identified in Glenlivet. However, infill and acceptable where this accords with the windfall development which supports the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be needs of the community and meets the contacted at an early stage in relation to objectives for the village will be supported. water and waste water supplies. Open space 28.16 All developments must also demonstrate No areas of open space have been how appropriate Sustainable Drainage formally identified for protection. However, Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Glenlivet Linkages and connections which contribute to its overall setting. 28.17 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within Glenlivet should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths and the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walk able and well connected into the existing village.
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29.1 Glenmore has grown up within the • To ensure new housing can progress in Caledonian Forest, focused on Loch a way that helps the community remain Morlich. It is a focus for outdoor activities sustainable and the village provides a springboard for • To facilitate appropriate economic people to access the wider pinewoods and growth which supports a thriving mountains. community, including improving the year 29.2 Glenmore is a popular destination within round economy. the National Park and combines an • To protect those parts of the village that outstanding environment with a significant are important to its character, setting and cluster of visitor facilities. visitor experience. • To consolidate and enhance the visitor Role within the settlement hierarchy experience.
29.3 Glenmore is a small community in the heart of the Park with an economy focused General design guidance on tourism and outdoor leisure. It forms a 29.4 All new development will, where rural community within the settlement appropriate: hierarchy and development should • consolidate the existing settlement; therefore be limited to that which meets the needs of the community. This should • enhance the high quality sense of place, include development which enhances the arrival and visitor experience, improving visitor experience and complements the the standard of design; role of Glenmore as a focus for visitors. • maximise use of existing local services and infrastructure; Objectives • improve the path network and rationalise car parking facilities to provide better • To enhance the outstanding visitor ease of access and visitor experience; experience in Glenmore and its • ensure the quality of surrounding surroundings, supporting the strategic woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats role Glenmore plays in the tourism is not compromised. This should include economy of the National Park. improvements to the woodland setting • To protect and enhance the outstanding and woodland structure for Glenmore; environment in Glenmore and its • enhance and diversify the local economy; surroundings. • reflect existing housing development in • To consolidate Glenmore’s role as a rural terms of positions, density and scale; community in the settlement hierarchy. • protect existing shops and businesses • To protect the role of Glenmore as a and their normal operations; and focus for its rural community. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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29.5 A number of formal natural heritage your development considers the possible designations may affect possible new impact on the: development proposals in Glenmore. • landscape character and experience • The whole area falls within a National • settlement form Scenic Area. • landscape setting • There are large areas of woodland • sense of arrival registered in the Ancient Woodland • immediate settlement edge Inventory. • views and visual features • Adjacent to the area is Glenmore National Nature Reserve. 29.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides • The area contains and is surrounded information on the landscape priorities and by land designated as Special Area of opportunities which development should Conservation (Cairngorms SAC and contribute to delivering. River Spey SAC) Special Protection Area (Cairngorms SPA, Abernethy Forest SPA Cultural heritage and Cairngorms Massif SPA) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (Glenmore 29.10 All listed buildings and structures, Forest SSSI). archaeological remains and sites, and features which are notable for their local 29.6 Developments which affect any European cultural heritage will be protected and designated site must supply as part of the enhanced. application, the necessary information to allow the Planning Authority to carry out a Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will Developer contributions and inform the final decision on the application. infrastructure requirements Developments will not be in accordance with this plan if the Planning Authority is 29.11 In Glenmore, developer contributions will unable to ascertain that the proposal will be required towards infrastructure works not adversely affect the integrity of a which are reasonably related to the European designated site, either alone or in development of the site. This will include: combination with other projects and plans. • education provision • library facilities Landscape priorities and opportunities • healthcare provision • recycling provision 29.7 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Housing • roads infrastructure related to the Report establishes opportunities and proposed new development constraints for development in Glenmore. • travel improvements 29.8 Whilst your proposal may not fall within an • community facilities area identified as having opportunity for expansion, you should, none the less, ensure • open space • strategic landscaping
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Proposals
• connection to the path network Housing • natural heritage No housing allocations are identified in • affordable housing provision Glenmore. However infill and windfall housing which supports the needs of the community and meets the objectives for Flood risk, water and drainage the village will be supported. This should be designed in a way to consolidate the 29.12 There are areas of Glenmore at risk from existing village. Sporadic development flooding (1:200 year event). Within those which leads to further dispersal of built areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood development will not be supported. risk assessment may be required to Irrespective of being within the settlement accompany any further development boundary, any proposals located in the proposals. Cairngorm SAC/SPA which would have an 29.13 Connection to the public sewer will be adverse effect on their site integrity will required of all new development. not be in accordance with the plan . However, an interim solution may be Economy acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be No economy allocations are identified in contacted at an early stage in relation to Glenmore. However infill and windfall water and waste water supplies. development which supports the needs of the community and meets the objectives 29.14 All developments must also demonstrate for the village will be supported. how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Irrespective of being within the settlement Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. boundary, any proposals located in the Cairngorm SAC/SPA which would have an Linkages and connections adverse effect on their site integrity will not be in accordance with the plan. 29.15 Linkages and connections between Tourism existing and proposed development within T1: The camp site – the existing caravan Glenmore should be provided. This and camping site provides continued includes linking into existing core paths support to the provision of tourism and the wider path network. accommodation within Glenmore and will Development proposals should specify be protected from adverse development. these links to ensure new development is Where appropriate, enhancement both walk able and well connected into opportunities will be supported, subject the existing village to a satisfactory outcome of the Habitat 29.16 The management of visitor traffic should Regulation Appraisal. Several small be considered as part of any new watercourses and drains run through development. The rationalisation of the site. A FRA will be required to existing formal and informal car parking support any development proposals. areas is seen as a priority to enhancing the visitor experience.
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T2: Glenmore Lodge – Glenmore Lodge provides an important facility to support tourism in Glenmore and across the wider area. Its role as Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, providing a national resource to the outdoor industry and community is supported and will be protected from adverse development. Where appropriate, enhancement opportunities will be supported. Open space One key area of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Glenmore has been identified and will be protected from development. Glenmore also contains a number of other areas of open space not formally identified. Development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Glenmore which contribute to its overall setting.
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145 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 30 Glenshee Living in Glenshee Objectives
30.1 Glenshee’s community is proud of its • To consolidate Glenshee’s role as a rural strategic location at one of the southern community in the settlement hierarchy. entrances to the Cairngorms National Park, • To protect the role of Glenshee as a forming as it does a gateway to the focus for its rural community. Highlands, Royal Deeside, the largest ski • To ensure new housing can progress in area in the UK and the Grampian and a way that helps the community remain Cairngorm mountain ranges. The dwellings sustainable . are largely scattered along the Glen, and • To facilitate appropriate economic community gatherings are often centred on growth which supports a thriving the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel, which community. provides a much needed focal point. • To support the strategically important 30.2 If the area is to thrive and continue to role Glenshee plays in terms of tourism welcome visitors, there is a recognisable and recreation and ensure its benefits are need to support local and tourism felt within the community. developments that may take place in the • To protect those parts of the rural coming years, particularly with regard to community that are important to its small-scale housing development. character and setting. 30.3 An ageing population, combined with limited employment and housing General design guidance opportunities for young people in the area, are real issues that are likely to become 30.5 All new development will, where more acute if Glenshee is to thrive, prosper appropriate: and grow in the years to come. • consolidate the existing settlement; • maximise use of existing local services Role within the settlement hierarchy and infrastructure; • ensure the quality of surrounding 30.4 Glenshee is a small community in the east landscape, and sensitive valuable habitats of the Park, on the route to the ski centre is not compromised; at Glenshee. A focus for the skiing and outdoor leisure industry it forms a rural • enhance and diversify the local economy community within the settlement hierarchy. • reflect existing housing development in Development should therefore be limited terms of positions, density and scale; to that which meets the needs of the • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building community. This should include sizes and building orientation. This development which enhances the visitor should be done in a way which raises experience and complements the role of architectural and design quality; Glenshee as a focus for visitors. • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• add to and improve community 30.8 The CNPA Landscape Character facilities including improving Assessment considers Glenshee as part of pedestrian connectivity and achieving 2 character areas: Glen Shee – Upper a more pedestrian and cycle friendly Glen; and Glen Shee – Head of Glen Shee. environment; and 30.9 Development proposals must consider the • promote energy efficiency and possible impact on: sustainability. • the landscape character • the landscape experience Natural heritage • the relationship with adjacent character areas 30.6 A number of formal natural heritage designations may affect possible new • an assessment of the distinctiveness of development proposals in Glenshee. the area • Land to the north is designated as 30.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit Cairngorms Massif Special Protection provides information on the landscape Area. priorities and opportunities which • The Shee Water and its banks are development should contribute to designated as a Special Area of delivering. Conservation (part of the River Tay SAC). • In addition, land to the south and west is Cultural heritage designated as a Special Protection Area (Forest of Clunie SPA). 30.11 For centuries the Spittal of Glenshee has provided accommodation at an important 30.7 Developments which affect any European point along the routes through the designated site must supply as part of the mountains. A standing stone and stone application, the necessary information to circle indicate the role of the settlement allow the Planning Authority to carry out since Neolithic times. a Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will 30.12 All listed buildings and structures, inform the final decision on the application. archaeological remains and sites, and Developments will not be in accordance features which are notable for their local with this plan if the Planning Authority is cultural heritage will be protected and unable to ascertain that the proposal will enhanced. not adversely affect the integrity of a European designated site, either alone or in combination with other projects and plans.
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30.13 In Glenshee, developer contributions will 30.17 Linkages and connections between be required towards infrastructure works existing and proposed development within which are reasonably related to the Glenshee should be provided. This includes development of the site. This will include: linking into existing core paths and the • education provision wider path network. Development • library facilities proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable • healthcare provision and well connected into the existing • recycling provision village. • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development Proposals • travel improvements • community facilities Housing • open space No housing allocations are identified in • strategic landscaping Glenshee. However, infill and windfall housing which supports the needs of the • connection to the path network community and meets the objectives for • natural heritage the village will be supported. • affordable housing provision Economy and tourism No economy or tourism allocations are Flood risk, water and drainage identified in Glenshee. However, infill and windfall development which supports the 30.14 There are areas of Glenshee at risk from needs of the community will be flooding (1:200 year event). Within those supported. areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood Open space risk assessment may be required to accompany any further development No areas of open space have been proposals. formally identified for protection. However development proposals must ensure that 30.15 Connection to the public sewer will be they respect those areas of Glenshee required of all new development. which contribute to its overall setting. However, an interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 30.16 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
148 31 Grantown-on-Spey 31 Grantown-on-Spey Living in Grantown-on-Spey Objectives
31.1 Grantown-on-Spey was designed as a • To consolidate Grantown on Spey’s role planned town with a distinctive grid style as a main settlement in the settlement layout. It lies on the River Spey and is hierarchy. approached in all directions by scenic • To ensure that development contributes woodland roads, which residents feel add to a clear definition between settlement to the impression of entering a special and countryside. place. It has a wide range of businesses, • To protect the role of Grantown-on-Spey facilities and an attractive high street, all of in providing services to the wider region which add to the quality of life for residents. • To ensure Grantown-on-Spey’s built 31.2 The successful extension of the Strathspey heritage is preserved and enhanced. Steam Railway to Grantown-on-Spey is • To identify sufficient housing land to seen as essential to fulfil the town’s role in meet the requirements of the community attracting visitors and providing improved and ensure it can progress in a way to transport links so enabling people to live in support a sustainable community. Grantown and access job opportunities in • To facilitate appropriate economic growth surrounding areas. which supports a thriving community. 31.3 Residents feel that a low impact small-scale • To protect those parts of the village that amount of accommodation is needed to are important to its character and setting. encourage young people to stay in the town. They are hopeful that in the next 10 to 15 years they will see a town that General design guidance continues to be busy, safe and confident in its ability to provide a special place for 31.5 All new development will, where locals and visitors. appropriate: • consolidate the existing settlement; • maximise use of existing local services Role within the settlement hierarchy and infrastructure; 31.4 Grantown-on-Spey is a thriving and pivotal • ensure the quality of surrounding community which provides a focus for local woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats services and facilities. It is a main settlement is not compromised. This should include in the settlement hierarchy and as such improvements to the woodland setting development should meet the needs of the and woodland structure for Grantown- local and wider communities and visitors to on-Spey; the area. This should be done in a way • enhance and diversify the local economy; which complements the existing village and • reflect existing housing development in its historic core, and enhances its role as a terms of positions, density and scale; tourism centre for visitors to this part of • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building the Park. sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality;
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• support the vibrancy, viability and vitality allow the planning authority to carry out of the settlement core and protect Appropriate Assessment in order that they existing shops and businesses and their can be confident that your development normal operations; will not have an adverse effect on the site • add to and improve community facilities , integrity in view of the conservation including improving pedestrian connectivity objectives, either alone or in combination and achieving a more pedestrian and with other plans or projects. If the planning cycle friendly environment; and authority is unable to reach this conclusion, • promote energy efficiency and sustainability. your proposal will be judged not to be in accordance with this plan. Specifically your proposal must address the mitigation Natural heritage measures (as set out in Natural Heritage Supplementary Guidance) required to 31.6 A number of formal natural heritage address potential impacts on: designations may affect possible new development proposals in Grantown-on- • water abstraction Spey. • disturbance to otters • Surrounding the village are areas of • pollution and siltation from construction woodland registered in the Ancient sites Woodland Inventory. • requirement for SUDS • The River Spey and its bank area are • disturbance to capercaillie also designated as a Special Area of • pollution from wastewater Conservation (SAC) and Site of Special Scientific Interest. • In addition Anagach Wood to the south Landscape priorities and opportunities is designated as a Special Protection 31.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets Area (SPA). out a number of priorities, which aim to 31.7 In addition, development on land allocated maintain and enhance the landscape of the in the Plan has potential to have significant village and its setting. effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of 31.10 Developments must therefore be European designated sites, alone or in considered in the context of these combination: priorities and the way in which your • Abernethy Forest SPA development contributes to them. This • Anagach Woods SPA includes: • Cairngorms SPA • Opportunities to include a strong • Craigmore Wood SPA traditional element into a village design statement and to encourage the • Kinveachy Forest SPA recycling and reuse of local traditional • River Spey SAC building materials that may otherwise 31.8 You must supply as part of your planning be being used as fill or sitting un-used in application, all necessary information to farmyards or on brown field sites.
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• Ensuring that The Square remains 31.11 Founded in 1765 as a planned settlement Grantown’s crowning glory, and that the beside the River Spey, there are a large trees, grass, street furniture and built number of historical sites, listed buildings and features of the Square are managed in a structures and a designed garden in the area. way that reflects the importance of this Within the town itself of particular note are space. In particular, the health, longevity the former orphanage which dates from and succession of the trees should be 1825 and is A listed, and a collection of listed secured. houses in Castle Road all dating circa 1800. • Maintaining the visual permeability of 31.12 The conservation area includes the the settlement, and replicating this in planned elements of the village, and offer areas of new development. protection to its grid pattern and the • The fact that trees and woodland characteristic way in which the plots for around Grantown are vital to its development were divided. capacity to absorb development. The 31.13 All listed buildings and structures, continued presence and health of these archaeological remains and sites, and should be secured. features which are notable for their local • The fact that local woods should cultural heritage will be protected and continue to be managed to meet the enhanced. multiple objectives of both people and the local wildlife, subject to their Developer contributions and protection as European designated sites. infrastructure requirements • That there are opportunities to make more of the River Spey as a key 31.14 In Grantown-on-Spey, developer landscape feature, for more people, contributions will be required towards through physical enhancements and infrastructure works which are reasonably information provision. related to the development of the site. • Caring for an eventually replacing This will include: existing significant trees within the • education provision settlement and that large-growing tree • library facilities species are planted on new streets • healthcare provision and in new gardens as the settlement • recycling provision expands. • roads infrastructure related to the • The fact that copses that punctuate proposed new development the approaches to Grantown and the • travel improvements woodlands that frame the entry points to the settlement should be managed • community facilities for their long-term landscape and visual • open space significance. • strategic landscaping • Enhancing the quality and appeal of • connection to the path network existing and new parks and green • natural heritage spaces. • affordable housing provision
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Flood risk, water and drainage Proposals
31.15 There are areas of Grantown-on-Spey at Housing risk from flooding (1:200 year event). H1: Beachen Court – this site has capacity for Within those areas that are at risk from around 50 dwellings. The site is known to flooding, a flood risk assessment may be be used by wading birds and would required to accompany any further require more detailed survey to establish development proposals. the ecological importance of the site and 31.16 Connection to the public sewer will be the impact of any development. The required of all new development. Kylintra Burn runs along the north west However, an interim solution may be boundary of the site. SEPA holds records acceptable where this accords with the of flooding associated with the burn. A Resources policy. Scottish Water should be flood risk assessment is likely to be contacted at an early stage in relation to required to support any development water and waste water supplies. proposals. 31.17 All developments must also demonstrate H2: Castle Road – this site has capacity for how an appropriate Sustainable Drainage around 20 dwellings. A flood risk Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. assessment has shown this site to lie adjacent to an area affected by flooding. A further flood risk assessment will be Linkages and connections required to ensure development avoids 31.18 Linkages and connections between any area identified as being at flood risk, existing and proposed development within and also to ensure that flood risk is not Grantown-on-Spey should be provided. increased downstream. This includes linking into existing core Economy paths and the wider path network. ED1: Opportunities for economic growth to Development proposals should specify complement the existing Woodlands these links to ensure new development is Industrial Estate exist, and any new both walkable and well connected into the developments should complement existing existing village. uses, and also seek to enhance the area and its surroundings. Tourism T1: The existing caravan and camping site provides continued support to the provision of tourism accommodation within Grantown-on-Spey and will be protected from adverse development. Where appropriate, enhancement opportunities will be supported. A flood risk assessment for the adjacent site has shown this site to be partially affected by flooding. A detailed
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flood risk assessment may be required to accompany any further development proposals for this site. Community C1: This site, adjacent to an existing play area has opportunity to provide development which supports the needs of the community. Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals. Open space A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Grantown-on- Spey are identified and will be protected from development. Surrounding land uses Options to develop a terminus on land to the west of the village to support the growth of the Strathspey Railway will be supported. Opportunities for additional economic growth to complement Achnaganolin Industrial Estate exist, and any new developments should complement existing uses, and also seek to enhance the area and its surroundings.
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Grantown-on-Spey Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Beachen Court Allocated as Housing 30 20 0 Units – 50 H2: Castle Road Allocated as Housing 20 0 0 Units – 20 EP1: Strathspey Hotel Consent – Not allocated 8 0 0 Units – 8 8 units Additional Consent – Not allocated – 4 0 0 windfall sites 4 units identified through Units – 4 updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Woodlands Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Industrial Estate Development specified specified specified T1: Caravan Park Now allocated as Not Not Not Tourism Development specified specified specified
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32 Insh 32 Insh Living in Insh General design guidance
32.1 Lying east of Insh Marshes, which is a 32.3 All new development will, where national nature reserve and is one of the appropriate: most important wetlands in Europe, the • consolidate the existing settlement; village is on the back road from Kingussie to • maximise use of existing local services Kincraig and its woodland setting makes it and infrastructure; an attractive and popular small settlement. • ensure the quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats Role within the settlement hierarchy is not compromised. This should include 32.2 Insh is a small community in the heart of improvements to the woodland setting the Park with an economy focused on and woodland structure for Insh; tourism and outdoor leisure. It forms a • enhance and diversify the local economy; rural community within the settlement • reflect existing housing development in hierarchy and development should terms of positions, density and scale; therefore be limited to that which meets • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building the needs of the community. This should sizes and building orientation. This include development which enhances the should be done in a way which raises visitor experience and complements the architectural and design quality; role of Insh as a focus for visitors. • protect existing businesses and their normal operations; Objectives • add to and improve community facilities , including improving • To consolidate Insh’s role as a rural pedestrian connectivity and achieving community in the settlement hierarchy. a more pedestrian and cycle friendly • To protect the role of Insh as a focus for its environment; and rural community. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability. • To ensure the new housing can progress in a way that helps the community remain Natural heritage sustainable. • To facilitate appropriate economic growth 32.4 A number of formal natural heritage which supports a thriving community. designations may affect possible new • To protect those parts of the village that development proposals in Insh. are important to its character and setting. • Land to the north is designated as a Ramsar Convention Site and Special Protection Area (River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA/Ramsar), a Special Area of Conservation (Insh Marshes SAC and River Spey SAC), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (River Spey-Insh Marshes SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve (Insh Marshes NNR)
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• There are also pockets of Ancient 32.10 All listed buildings and structures, Woodland surrounding the village. archaeological remains and sites, and features which are notable for their local 32.5 However, there are no formal designations cultural heritage will be protected and within the village itself. enhanced. 32.6 Developments which affect any European designated site must supply as part of the Developer contributions and application, the necessary information to infrastructure requirements allow the Planning Authority to carry out a Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will 32.11 In Insh, developer contributions will be inform the final decision on the application. required towards infrastructure works Developments will not be in accordance which are reasonably related to the with this plan if the Planning Authority is development of the site. This will include: unable to ascertain that the proposal will • education provision not adversely affect the integrity of a European designated site, either alone or in • library facilities combination with other projects and plans • healthcare provision • recycling provision Landscape priorities and opportunities • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development 32.7 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Housing • travel improvements Report establishes opportunities and • community facilities constraints for development in Insh. • open space 32.8 Whilst your proposal may not fall within an • strategic landscaping area identified as having opportunity for expansion, you should, none the less, ensure • connection to the path network your development considers the possible • natural heritage impact on the: • affordable housing provision • landscape character and experience • settlement form • landscape setting • sense of arrival • immediate settlement edge • views and visual features 32.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides information on the landscape priorities and opportunities which development should contribute to delivering.
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32.12 There are areas of Insh at risk from Housing flooding (1:200 year event). There are No housing allocations are identified in Insh. several watercourses running through the However infill and windfall housing which village and it is adjacent to the 1:200 fluvial supports the needs of the community and floodplain of the Spey. Any future meets the objectives for the village will be proposals within the 1:200 fluvial supported. floodplain must be avoided. Economy and tourism 32.13 For other developments in areas that are No economy or tourism allocations are at risk from flooding, a flood risk identified in Insh. However, infill and windfall assessment may be required to development which supports the needs of accompany any application. the community and meets the objectives 32.14 Connection to the public sewer will be for the village will be supported. required of all new development. Open space However, an interim solution may be A number of open spaces and land which acceptable where this accords with the contributes to the setting of Insh are Resources policy. Scottish Water should be identified and will be protected from contacted at an early stage in relation to development. water and waste water supplies. 32.15 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
Linkages and connections
32.16 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within Insh should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths and the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the existing village.
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161 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 33 Inverdruie and Coylumbridge Living in Inverdruie and Coylumbridge
33.1 The community is on the edge of Aviemore • To support the important role Inverdruie leading to the popular tourist attractions at and Coylumbridge play in terms of Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms Mountain and tourism and recreation and ensure its Glenmore. The area is characterised by benefits are felt within the community. woodland much of which is recorded under • To protect those parts of these villages the Ancient Woodland and Semi-Natural that are important to their character and Woodland Inventories and the wider area setting. contains remnants of past Caledonian Pine woodland. General design guidance
33.3 All new development will, where Role within the settlement hierarchy appropriate: 33.2 Inverdruie and Coylumbridge are small • consolidate the existing settlement; communities in the heart of the Park with • maximise use of existing local services an economy focused on tourism and and infrastructure; outdoor leisure. It forms a rural community • ensure the quality of surrounding within the settlement hierarchy and woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats development should therefore be limited to is not compromised. This should include that which meets the needs of the improvements to the woodland setting community. This should include development and woodland structure; which enhances the visitor experience and • enhance and diversify the local economy; complements the role of Inverdruie and Coylumbridge as a focus for visitors. • reflect existing housing development in terms of positions, density and scale; • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building Objectives sizes and building orientation. This • To consolidate the role of Inverdruie and should be done in a way which raises Coylumbridge as rural community in the architectural and design quality; settlement hierarchy. • protect existing shops and businesses • To protect the role of Inverdruie and and their normal operations; Coylumbridge as a focus for its rural • add to and improve community community. facilities , including improving • To ensure new housing can progress in pedestrian connectivity and achieving a way that helps the community remain a more pedestrian and cycle friendly sustainable. environment; and • To facilitate appropriate economic • promote energy efficiency and growth which supports a thriving sustainability community.
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Natural heritage Landscape priorities and opportunities
33.4 A number of formal natural heritage 33.6 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Housing designations may affect possible new Report establishes opportunities and development proposals in Inverdruie and constraints for development in Inverdruie Coylumbridge. and Coylumbridge. • The whole area falls within a National 33.7 Whilst your proposal may not fall within an Scenic Area. area identified as having opportunity for • The River Druie forms part of the River expansion, you should, none the less, ensure Spey Special Area of Conservation your development considers the possible (SAC). impact on the: • The area is also affected by the • landscape character and experience Cairngorms SAC and Cairngorms SPA. • settlement form • Lands to the south and west are also • landscape setting identified as Sites of Special Scientific • sense of arrival Interest (North Rothiemurchus • immediate settlement edge Pinewood SSSI and River Spey SSSI). • views and visual features 33.5 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to 33.8 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides allow the planning authority to carry out information on the landscape priorities and Appropriate Assessment in order that they opportunities which development should can be confident that your development contribute to delivering. will not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation Cultural heritage objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning 33.9 All listed buildings and structures, authority is unable to reach this conclusion, archaeological remains and sites, and your proposal will be judged not to be in features which are notable for their local accordance with this plan. Specifically your cultural heritage will be protected and proposal must address the mitigation enhanced. measures (as set out in Natural Heritage Supplementary Guidance) required to address potential impacts on: • water abstraction • disturbance to otters • pollution and siltation from construction sites • requirement for SUDS • disturbance to capercaillie • pollution from wastewater
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Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements Linkages and connections
33.10 In Inverdruie and Coylumbridge, developer 33.14 Linkages and connections between contributions will be required towards existing and proposed development within infrastructure works which are reasonably Inverdruie and Coylumbridge should be related to the development of the site. provided. This includes linking into existing This will include: core paths and the wider path network. • education provision Development proposals should specify • library facilities these links to ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the • healthcare provision existing village. • recycling provision • roads infrastructure related to the Proposals proposed new development • travel improvements Housing • community facilities No housing allocations are identified in • open space Inverdruie and Coylumbridge. However infill and windfall housing which supports • strategic landscaping the needs of the community and meets the • connection to the path network objectives for the village will be supported. • natural heritage Economy • affordable housing provision No economy or tourism allocations are identified in Inverdruie and Coylumbridge. Flood risk, water and drainage However, infill and windfall development which supports the needs of the 33.11 Part of these areas are within SEPA’s community and meets the objectives for indicative 1:200 year flood risk area. A the village will be supported. FRA may be required to accompany any further development proposals, Tourism particularly where an increase in footprint T1: The existing caravan and camping site or vulnerability is proposed. provides continued support to the provision 33.12 Connection to the public sewer will be of tourism accommodation within Inverdruie required of all new development. and Coylumbridge will be protected from However, an interim solution may be adverse development. Where appropriate, acceptable where this accords with the enhancement opportunities will be Resources policy. Scottish Water should be supported, subject to a satisfactory outcome contacted at an early stage in relation to of the Habitat Regulation Appraisal. water and waste water supplies. Open space 33.13 All developments must also demonstrate A small area of land which contributes to how appropriate Sustainable Drainage the setting of Inverdruie and Coylumbridge Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. is identified and will be protected from development.
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165 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 34 Killiecrankie Living in Killiecrankie
34.1 Killiecrankie is a small village in Highland • To ensure new housing can progress in Perthshire lying on the River Garry at the a way that helps the community remain Pass of Killiecrankie and marking the sustainable. southernmost entrance to the Cairngorms • To facilitate appropriate economic growth National Park. Killiecrankie attracts visitors which supports a thriving community. throughout the year for walking, cycling and • To support the important role Killiecrankie horse riding, but particularly in autumn plays in terms of tourism and recreation when the hillsides are ablaze with and ensure its benefits are felt within the spectacular colour. community. 34.2 The unique beauty of the area and the • To protect those parts of the village that increasing numbers of visitors that it are important to its character and setting. attracts needs careful management to ensure a balance with the interests of General design guidance residents. The need to maintain a thriving tourist trade must be balanced with local 34.4 All new development will, where housing both for holiday letting and for appropriate: people who wish to stay and work in the • consolidate the existing settlement; area. Such new housing must be targeted • maximise use of existing local services for residential use primarily and be and infrastructure; sympathetic in design. • ensure the quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats Role within the settlement hierarchy is not compromised. This should include improvements to the woodland setting 34.3 Killiecrankie is a small community in the and woodland structure for Killiecrankie; south of the Park with an economy focused on tourism and outdoor leisure. It forms a • enhance and diversify the local economy; rural community within the settlement • reflect existing housing development in hierarchy and development should terms of positions, density and scale; therefore be limited to that which meets • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building the needs of the community. This should sizes and building orientation. This include development which enhances the should be done in a way which raises visitor experience and complements the architectural and design quality; role of Killiecrankie as a focus for visitors. • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations; Objectives • add to and improve community facilities , including improving • To consolidate Killiecrankie’s role as a rural pedestrian connectivity and achieving community in the settlement hierarchy. a more pedestrian and cycle friendly • To protect the role of Killiecrankie as a environment; and focus for its rural community. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Natural heritage
34.5 A number of formal natural heritage • pollution and siltation from construction designations may affect possible new sites development proposals in Killiecrankie. • requirement for SUDS • Killiecrankie lies within a National Scenic • pollution from wastewater Area. • Surrounding and within the village are Landscape priorities and opportunities areas of woodland registered in the Ancient Woodland Inventory. 34.8 The CNPA Landscape Character • The River Tay, including the Allt Girnaig Assessment considers Killiecrankie as part which runs through the village is a Special of a wider character area covering Glen Area of Conservation (SAC). Garry: Lower Glen and Blair Atholl. • The Pass of Killiecrankie Site of Special 34.9 Development proposals must consider the Scientific Interest also lies to the south possible impact on: and east. • the landscape character • Woodland to the south is designated as • the landscape experience a Special Protection Area. • the relationship with adjacent character 34.6 In addition, development on land allocated areas in the Plan has potential to have significant • an assessment of the distinctiveness of effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of the area European designated sites, alone or in 34.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit combination. provides information on the landscape 34.7 You must supply as part of your planning priorities and opportunities which application, all necessary information to development should contribute to allow the planning authority to carry out delivering. Appropriate Assessment in order that they can be confident that your development will not have an adverse effect on the site Cultural heritage integrity in view of the conservation 34.11 The battle of Killiecrankie was fought in objectives, either alone or in combination 1689 and the battlefield has now been with other plans or projects. If the planning formally protected by Historic Scotland. authority is unable to reach this conclusion, your proposal will be judged not to be in 34.12 The village lies at the Pass of Killiecrankie accordance with this plan. Specifically your and the Soldier’s Leap is a popular tourist proposal must address the mitigation destination. measures (as set out in Natural Heritage 34.13 All listed buildings and structures, Supplementary Guidance) required to archaeological remains and sites, and address potential impacts on: features which are notable for their local • water abstraction cultural heritage will be protected and • disturbance to otters enhanced.
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Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements Linkages and connections
34.14 In Killiecrankie, developer contributions 34.18 Linkages and connections between will be required towards infrastructure existing and proposed development within works which are reasonably related to the Killiecrankie should be provided. This development of the site. This will include: includes linking into existing core paths • education provision and the wider path network. • library facilities Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is • healthcare provision both walkable and well connected into the • recycling provision existing village. • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development Proposals • travel improvements • community facilities Housing • open space No housing allocations are identified in • strategic landscaping Killiecrankie. However, infill and windfall housing which meets the needs of the • connection to the path network community and the objectives for the • natural heritage village will be supported. • affordable housing provision Economy and tourism No economy or tourism allocations are Flood risk, water and drainage identified in Killiecrankie. However, infill and windfall development which supports 34.15 There are areas of Killiecrankie at risk the needs of the community and meets from flooding (1:200 year event). Within the objectives for the village will be those areas that are at risk from flooding, supported. a flood risk assessment may be required Open space to accompany any further development proposals. A number of areas of land which contributes to the setting of Killiecrankie 34.16 Connection to the public sewer will be are identified and will be protected from required of all new development. development. However, an interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 34.17 All developments must also demonstrate how an appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
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Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and LDP allocation year year year no. of units Consents (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) EP1: Railway Yard Consent – Not allocated – 6 0 0 Units – 6 6 units identified through updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land None
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171 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 35 Kincraig and vicinity Living in Kincraig and vicinity
35.1 Working the land is still a major way of life • To ensure that development contributes to and source of employment in this part of a clear definition between settlement and the National Park and therefore needs to countryside. be supported, although tourism is the • To protect the role of Kincraig as an major driver in the local economy. It offers important provider of local services. quality tourist attractions, and is surrounded • To ensure new housing can progress in by magnificent views which together with a way that helps the community remain the recreational and sporting opportunities, sustainable. are important reasons why people come to • To facilitate appropriate economic growth visit and stay here and therefore these too which supports a thriving community. must be protected. • To protect those parts of the village that 35.2 Things considered essential to the are important to its character and setting. continued prosperity of the community include the retention of amenities; appropriate scale and affordability of General design guidance housing in keeping with local needs and 35.4 All new development will, where character; excellent communications and an appropriate: effective; well maintained transport system; • consolidate the existing settlement; and diversification in the local economy. Development should be organic, respecting • maximise use of existing local services the traditional heart of the village, allowing and infrastructure; it to retain its rural feel. • ensure the quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include Role within the settlement hierarchy improvements to the woodland setting 35.3 Kincraig is a small community between and woodland structure for Kincraig; Aviemore and Kingussie which acts largely as • enhance and diversify the local economy; a dormitory village. It is an intermediate • reflect existing housing development in settlement and supporting its role in providing terms of positions, density and scale; for the local services is important. Development should meet the needs of the local community. • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building This should be undertaken in a way which sizes and building orientation. This complements the sensitive woodland setting should be done in a way which raises of the village, and also enhances its character architectural and design quality; and appearance as a tourism centre. • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations ; Objectives • add to and improve community facilities, including improving pedestrian connectivity • To consolidate Kincraig’s role as an and achieving a more pedestrian and cycle intermediate settlement in the settlement friendly environment; and hierarchy. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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35.5 A number of formal natural heritage authority is unable to reach this conclusion, designations may affect possible new your proposal will be judged not to be in development proposals in Kincraig. accordance with this plan. Specifically your • The village is surrounded by areas proposal must address the mitigation of woodland included in the Ancient measures (as set out in Natural Heritage Woodland Inventory. This includes areas Supplementary Guidance) required to within the settlement boundary. address potential impacts on: • Outside the settlement boundary, to the • water abstraction south east, land is designated under the • disturbance to otters Ramsar Convention (River Spey-Insh • disturbance to capercaille Marshes Ramsar), is a Site of Special • pollution and siltation from construction Scientific Interest (River Spey-Insh sites Marshes SSSI and River Feshie SSSI), a • requirement for SUDS Special Protection Area (River Spey- Insh Marshes SPA) and Special Area of • pollution from wastewater Conservation (Insh Marshes SAC and River Spey SAC). Landscape priorities and opportunities
35.6 In addition, development on land allocated 35.8 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for in the Plan has potential to have significant Housing Report establishes opportunities effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of and constraints for development in Kincraig. European designated sites, alone or in 35.9 Whilst your proposal may not fall within combination. These sites comprise: an area identified as having opportunity • Anagach Woods SPA for expansion, you should, none the less, • Abernethy Forest SPA ensure your development considers the • Cairngorms SPA possible impact on the: • Craigmore Wood SPA • landscape character and experience • Insh Marshes SPA • settlement form • Kinveachy Forest SPA • landscape setting • River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA/Ramsar site • sense of arrival • River Spey SAC • immediate settlement edge • views and visual features 35.7 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to allow 35.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides the planning authority to carry out information on the landscape priorities and Appropriate Assessment in order that they opportunities which development should can be confident that your development will contribute to delivering. not have an adverse effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning
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35.11 All listed buildings and structures, 35.15 All developments must also demonstrate archaeological remains and sites, and how appropriate Sustainable Drainage features which are notably for their Local Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. cultural heritage will be protected and enhanced. Linkages and connections Developer contributions and 35.16 Linkages and connections between existing infrastructure requirements and proposed development within Kincraig 35.12 In Kincraig, developer contributions will be should be provided. This includes linking required towards infrastructure works into existing core paths and the wider path which are reasonably related to the network. Development proposals should development of the site. This will include: specify these links to ensure new • education provision development is both walk able and well connected into the existing village. • library facilities • healthcare provision Proposals • recycling provision Housing • roads infrastructure related to the H1: This 5.7Ha site will consolidate the housing proposed new development in Kincraig around the school. It would be • travel improvements suitable for around 40 dwellings, 25 of which • community facilities are considered effective for this Plan period. • open space Development of the site will have to • strategic landscaping incorporate the wetland area towards the • connection to the path network south of the site into a Sustainable Urban • natural heritage Drainage System (SUDS). A small • affordable housing provision watercourse runs along the site boundary which is culverted under a nearby road. The topography is very low and flat so it may be Flood risk, water and drainage susceptible to flooding. A FRA may be 35.13 There are areas of Kincraig at risk from required to support development proposals. flooding (1:200 year event). Within those areas Economy that are at risk from flooding, a flood risk ED1: The site of the Baldow Smiddy and land to assessment may be required to accompany the rear provide some opportunity for any further development proposals. growth in economic development in the 35.14 Connection to the public sewer will be settlement. This is a prominent site and required of all new development. proposals will be required to take account However, an interim solution may be of the prominent nature of the site. acceptable where this accords with the A small watercourse runs through this site. Resources policy. Scottish Water should be A flood risk assessment may be required contacted at an early stage in relation to in support of any future planning water and waste water supplies. application on this site.
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Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets the objectives for the village will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals Open space No areas of open space have been formally identified for protection. However, development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Kincraig which contribute to its overall setting.
Kincraig Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Opposite School Allocated as Housing 10 15 15 Units – 40 EP1: Ardgeal Consent – 6 Not allocated – 6 0 0 Units – 6 identified through updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Baldow Smiddy Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified
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177 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 36 Kingussie Living in Kingussie
36.1 The oldest settlement in Badenoch, • To ensure Kingussie’s built heritage is Kingussie is a traditional Highland town preserved and enhanced. situated by the River Spey. Kingussie is a • To ensure new housing can progress in popular destination for visitors with a a way that helps the community remain variety of important assets that make it sustainable. special. • To facilitate appropriate economic growth 36.2 Residents appreciate the way the town has which supports a thriving community. not changed significantly over time and • To protect those parts of the town that are would like to protect its physical important to its character and setting. appearance and atmosphere. There is however a need to improve the amount General design guidance and quality of tourism facilities in the town. With a large number of new houses 36.4 All new development will, where already with permission, there is also appropriate: concern around the provision of adequate • consolidate the existing settlement; infrastructure and opportunities for • maximise use of existing local services employment. and infrastructure; • ensure the quality of surrounding Role within the settlement hierarchy woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include 36.3 Kingussie is a thriving and pivotal improvements to the woodland setting community which provides a focus for local and woodland structure for Kingussie; services and facilities. It is a main settlement in the settlement hierarchy and as such • enhance and diversify the local economy; development should meet the needs of the • reflect existing housing development in local and wider communities and visitors to terms of positions, density and scale; the area. This should be undertakne in a • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building way which complements the existing town sizes and building orientation. This and its historic core, and enhances its role should be done in a way which raises as a tourism centre for visitors to this part architectural and design quality; of the Park. • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations; Objectives • add to and improve community facilities, including improving • To consolidate Kingussie’s role as a main pedestrian connectivity and achieving settlement in the settlement hierarchy. a more pedestrian and cycle friendly • To ensure that development contributes to environment; and a clear definition between settlement and • promote energy efficiency and countryside. sustainability. • To protect the role of Kingussie in providing services to the wider region.
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36.5 A number of formal natural heritage proposal must address the mitigation designations may affect possible new measures (as set out in Natural Heritage development proposals in Kingussie. Supplementary Guidance) required to • The Gynack Burn which flows through the address potential impacts on: town and its banks are also designated as • water abstraction a Special area of Conservation (SAC). • disturbance to otters • Land south of the railway to the east • pollution and siltation from construction of Ruthven Road is designated as a sites Ramsar Convention Site (River Spey- • requirement for SUDS Insh Marshes Ramsar), is a Special Area • pollution from wastewater of Conservation (Insh Marshes SAC and River Spey SAC)’, a Special Protection Area (River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA), a Landscape priorities and opportunities National Nature Reserve (Insh Marshes 36.8 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets out NNR) and a Site of Special Scientific a number of priorities, which aim to Interest (River Spey-Insh Marshes SSSI) maintain and enhance the landscape of the • Adjacent to the town, but not within town and its setting. the settlement boundary, the woodland to the north is largely included in the 36.9 Developments must therefore be Ancient Woodland inventory. considered in the context of these priorities and the way in which your 36.6 In addition, development on land allocated development contributes to them. This in the Plan has potential to have significant includes: effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of • enhancing the contribution that the river European designated sites, alone or in Spey, its floodplain and wildlife make to combination: the experience of Kingussie residents and • Insh Marshes SPA visitors; • River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA/Ramsar site • maintaining and developing the visual • River Spey SAC permeability of settlement, and especially views out to the mountains and strath; 36.7 You must supply as part of your planning • continuing the parks and gardens application, all necessary information to tradition in new public spaces as the allow the planning authority to carry out settlement expands. An old value, a new Appropriate Assessment in order that they interpretation; can be confident that your development will not have an adverse effect on the site • identifying those individual features integrity in view of the conservation of the town landscape that are most objectives, either alone or in combination valued and prioritise their maintenance with other plans or projects. If the planning and enhancement, for example walls, authority is unable to reach this conclusion, signposts, veteran trees and familiar your proposal will be judged not to be in historic landmarks; accordance with this plan. Specifically your
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• maintaining and enhancing the 36.12 In Kingussie, developer contributions will contribution of trees and woodland be required towards infrastructure works within the settlement; which are reasonably related to the • maintaining and enhancing woodland development of the site. This will include: access around the town, managing access • education provision corridors for both people and wildlife; • library facilities and • healthcare provision • enriching the experience of the Gynack • recycling provision walks to broaden the user base. • roads infrastructure related to the proposed new development Cultural heritage • travel improvements 36.10 The historical significance of Kingussie is • community facilities reflected in its many listed buildings. The • open space traditional capital of Badenoch it was • strategic landscaping founded in the late 18th century by the Duke of Gordon as a traditional model • connection to the path network village. The arrival of the railway • natural heritage transformed its fortunes into a prosperous • affordable housing provision town known as a holiday resort. The conservation area includes the planned elements of the settlement and its finest Flood risk, water and drainage buildings. 36.13 There are areas of Kingussie at risk from 36.11 All listed buildings and structures, flooding (1:200 year event). Within those archaeological remains and sites, and areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood features which are notable for their local risk assessment may be required to cultural heritage will be protected and accompany any further development enhanced. proposals. 36.14 Connection to the public sewer will be required of all new development. However, an interim solution may be acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 36.15 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
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36.16 Linkages and connections between indicative 1:200 year flood risk area. existing and proposed development within Development proposals may require a Kingussie should be provided. This includes FRA to accompany them, particularly if an linking into existing core paths and the increase in development vulnerability or wider path network. Development footprint is proposed. proposals should specify these links to ED3: The site is adjacent to SEPA’s indicative ensure new development is both walkable 1:200 year flood risk area. Development and well connected into the existing town. proposals may require a FRA to 36.17 Development must also ensure no accompany them, particularly if an increase adverse impact on the safe crossing of the in development vulnerability or footprint is railway. This includes vehicular and proposed. pedestrian links. Tourism T1: The existing caravan and camping site Proposals provides continued support to the provision of tourism accommodation within Housing Kingussie and will be protected from Developments which already have adverse development. Where appropriate, planning permission are expected to enhancement opportunities will be provide for housing demand in the next supported. Part of the site is within SEPA’s five years. During the Plan period only infill indicative 1:200 year flood risk area. A FRA and windfall housing will be therefore may be required to accompany any further supported. development proposals, particularly where Economy an increase in footprint or development ED1: A small area of land to the west of Spey vulnerability is proposed. Street and adjacent to the railway line Community could also provide some opportunity to C1, C2: Community car parks have been support the economic development of identified in recognition of the important the settlement. Part of this site lies within role they serve in supporting the needs of SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk community. These will be protected from area. A detailed flood risk assessment will development. therefore be required to accompany any Investment opportunities development proposals for this site. The current hospital provides an important ED2: Council Depot provides much needed facility to support the needs of the economic development in the community community. In the event that this facility is and should be protected from adverse replaced with a new facility, any development or any reduction in facilities redevelopment of this site should retain the which support the wider economy. The current community focus and provide new majority of the site is within SEPA’s development to support their needs.
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Mixed uses Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities will also be supported where evidence indicates this to be the most appropriate way to take forward proposals. Open space A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Kingussie are identified and will be protected from development.
Kingussie Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and LDP allocation year year year no. of units Consents (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) EP1: Land between Consent – Identified as 50 90 160 Ardbroilach Rd and 300 units existing consent Craig an Darach Units – 300 EP2: St Vincents Consent – Not allocated – 4 0 0 Terrace 4 units identified through Units – 4 updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: West of Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Spey Street Development specified specified specified ED2: Council Depot Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified ED3: McCormack’s Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Garage Development specified specified specified
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37 Laggan 37 Laggan Living in Laggan Objectives
37.1 Laggan lies in the most western part of the • To consolidate Laggan’s role as a rural Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by community in the settlement hierarchy. the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain • To protect the role of Laggan as a focus for ranges and it welcomes over 30,000 visitors its rural community. a year. A popular visitor destination, it has • To ensure new housing can progress in seen an increase in its resident population a way that helps the community remain over the last decade. The mix of traditional sustainable. crofters and farmers and new residents is • To facilitate appropriate economic growth regarded as an important asset combining which supports a thriving community the rich knowledge of local traditions with a wealth of new ideas and energy. • To protect those parts of the village that are important to its character and setting. 37.2 A number of issues are preventing expansion of the local economy including trunk road restrictions, planning legislation General design guidance and affordable accommodation for seasonal 37.5 All new development will, where employees. appropriate: 37.3 A year round tourist trade, appropriate • consolidate the existing settlement; public transport system, maximised use of • maximise use of existing local services community assets (eg its forest, tourism) and infrastructure; and a mixed economic base are seen as • ensure the quality of surrounding important priorities to ensure the future landscape, and sensitive valuable habitats livelihoods of Laggan residents. These will is not compromised; encourage the community’s young people to stay or return to the area, where they • enhance and diversify the local economy; have a reasonable prospect of getting a job • reflect existing housing development in and somewhere affordable to live, maybe in terms of positions, density and scale; housing that is sympathetic and innovative • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building to match Laggan’s outlook. sizes and building orientation. This should be done in a way which raises architectural and design quality; Role within the settlement hierarchy • protect existing shops and businesses 37.4 Laggan is a small community in the west of and their normal operations; the Park with an economy focused on • add to and improve community tourism and outdoor leisure. It forms a facilities, including improving rural community within the settlement pedestrian connectivity and achieving hierarchy and development should a more pedestrian and cycle friendly therefore be limited to that which meets environment; and the needs of the community. This should • promote energy efficiency and include development which enhances the sustainability. visitor experience and complements the role of Laggan as a focus for visitors.
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37.6 A number of formal natural heritage 37.10 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit designations may affect possible new provides information on the landscape development proposals in Laggan. priorities and opportunities which • The River Spey and its bank area development should contribute to are designated as a Special Area of delivering. Conservation and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Cultural heritage
37.7 Developments which affect any European 37.11 All listed buildings and structures, designated site must supply as part of the archaeological remains and sites, and application, the necessary information to features which are notable for their local allow the Planning Authority to carry out a cultural heritage will be protected and Habitats Regulation Appraisal which will enhanced. inform the final decision on the application. Developments will not be in accordance with this plan if the Planning Authority is Developer contributions and unable to ascertain that the proposal will infrastructure requirements not adversely affect the integrity of a 37.12 In Laggan, developer contributions will be European designated site, either alone or in required towards infrastructure works combination with other projects and plans. which are reasonably related to the development of the site. This will include: Landscape priorities and opportunities • education provision 37.8 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for • library facilities Housing Report establishes opportunities • healthcare provision and constraints for development in Laggan. • recycling provision 37.9 Whilst your proposal may not fall within • roads infrastructure related to the an area identified as having opportunity proposed new development for expansion, you should, none the less, • travel improvements ensure your development considers the • community facilities possible impact on the: • open space • landscape character and experience • strategic landscaping • settlement form • connection to the path network • landscape setting • natural heritage • sense of arrival • affordable housing provision • immediate settlement edge • views and visual features
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37.13 There are areas of Laggan at risk from Housing flooding (1:200 year event). Within those No housing allocations are identified in areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood Laggan. However, infill and windfall housing risk assessment may be required to which supports the needs of the accompany any further development community and meets the objectives for proposals. the village will be supported. 37.14 Connection to the public sewer will be Economy and tourism required of all new development. No economy or tourism allocations are However, an interim solution may be identified in Laggan. However, infill and acceptable where this accords with the windfall development which supports the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be needs of the community and meets the contacted at an early stage in relation to objectives for the village will be supported. water and waste water supplies. Open space 37.15 All developments must also demonstrate No areas of open space have been formally how appropriate Sustainable Drainage identified for protection. However Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. development proposals must ensure that they respect those areas of Laggan which Linkages and connections contribute to its overall setting. 37.16 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within Laggan should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths and the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the existing village.
187 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 38 Nethy Bridge Living in Nethy Bridge Objectives
38.1 Situated in the heart of Strathspey, the • To consolidate Nethy Bridge’s role as an village of Nethy Bridge has been a holiday intermediate settlement in the settlement destination since Victorian times, yet it hierarchy. remains unspoilt with the majority of its • To ensure that development contributes buildings hidden away in quiet locations to a clear definition between settlement next to the ancient Caledonian pine forest and countryside. of Abernethy. • To protect the role of Nethy Bridge as an 38.2 The community is concerned about important provider of local services. unsympathetic housing developments in • To ensure new housing can progress in scale and design. New development should a way that helps the community remain use local trade and skills; be in keeping with sustainable. the existing dwellings; scattered within • To facilitate appropriate economic growth woodland; and avoid hard landscaping. which supports a thriving community. 38.3 The continuation of traditional businesses • To protect those parts of the village that such as farming, building and landscaping are important to its character and setting. should all continue to provide employment opportunities for the younger generation, General design guidance but this will happen only if there is appropriate and affordable 38.5 All new development will, where accommodation. The ability to expand appropriate: small business opportunities to support • consolidate the existing settlement; local tradesmen is also one of the key • maximise use of existing local services factors that will determine the future and infrastructure; sustainability of the village. • ensure the quality of surrounding woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats Role within the settlement hierarchy is not compromised. This should include improvements to the woodland setting 38.4 Nethy Bridge is a popular village which and woodland structure for Nethy Bridge; plays a key role in providing for the local • enhance and diversify the local economy; services needed. It is an intermediate settlement in the settlement hierarchy and • reflect existing housing development in as such development should meet the terms of positions, density and scale; needs of the local community. This should • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building be undertaken in a way which complements sizes and building orientation. This the sensitive woodland setting of the village, should be done in a way which raises and also enhances its character and architectural and design quality; appearance as a tourism centre. • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• add to and improve community • Craigmore Wood SPA facilities, including improving • Kinveachy Forest SPA pedestrian connectivity and achieving • River Spey SAC a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment; and 38.8 You must supply as part of your planning • promote energy efficiency and application, all necessary information to sustainability. allow the planning authority to carry out Appropriate Assessment in order that they can be confident that your development Natural heritage will not have an adverse effect on the site 38.6 A number of formal natural heritage integrity in view of the conservation designations may affect possible new objectives, either alone or in combination development proposals in Nethy Bridge. with other plans or projects. If the planning authority is unable to reach this conclusion, • Surrounding the village are areas of your proposal will be judged not to be in woodland registered in the Ancient accordance with this plan. Specifically your Woodland Inventory. This includes areas proposal must address the mitigation within the settlement boundary. measures (as set out in Natural Heritage • The River Nethy, Duack Burn and Allt Supplementary Guidance) required to Mor and their bank areas are designated address potential impacts on: as a Special Area of Conservation (part • water abstraction of the River Spey SAC) • disturbance to otters • In addition, land to the south and north of the village is designated as Special Area • pollution and siltation from construction of Conservation (Cairngorms SAC and sites River Spey SAC), Special Protection Area • requirement for SUDS (Abernethy Forest SPA and Craigmore • disturbance to capercaillie Wood SPA), Site of Special Scientific • pollution from wastewater Interest (Abernethy Forest SSSI and River Spey SSSI) and National Nature Reserve Landscape priorities and opportunities (Abernethy NNR). 38.7 In addition, development on land allocated 38.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets in the Plan has potential to have significant out a number of priorities, which aim to effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of maintain and enhance the landscape of the European designated sites, alone or in village and its setting. combination – including: 38.10 Developments must therefore be • Abernethy Forest SPA considered in the context of these priorities • Anagach Woods SPA and the way in which your development contributes to them. This includes: • Cairngorms SPA • maintaining and enhancing the sense of • Cairngorms SAC a ‘forest village’;
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• maintaining and building on the network 38.11 There are a number of notable historical of accessible green space (open space sites, listed buildings, structures and a and woodland) and linking paths; designed garden within the area. Close to • managing green space to maximise its the village itself are the Nethy Bridge itself contribution to the local landscape; dating from 1815-20 and designed by • protecting existing trees – identifying Thomas Telford (B listed); and Castle Roy, senescent, diseased and damaged veteran a 13th century enclosure castle on a trees and replace over time; circular mound which is a Scheduled Monument. • encouraging people to plant large growing trees in their gardens; 38.12 All listed buildings and structures, • reflecting the organic and spacious archaeological remains and sites, and pattern of the settlement in the scale and features which are notable for their local form of new development; cultural heritage will be protected and enhanced. • retaining existing established trees and woodland between new developments; • identifying opportunities for new ‘viewing Developer contributions and spots’ within the settlement where infrastructure requirements people can appreciate the ‘forest village’ 38.13 In Nethy Bridge, developer contributions in its landscape context. These are likely will be required towards infrastructure to be in naturally elevated locations works which are reasonably related to the where a view can be achieved without development of the site. This will include: the need to remove trees. Views may be narrow, framed or glimpsed views, or • education provision near views where one can see the local • library facilities geology for example; • healthcare provision • encouraging a diversity of house design; • recycling provision and • roads infrastructure related to the • having a consistent approach to design proposed new development specifications for roadsides, junctions, • travel improvements fencing and garden trees that is • community facilities appropriate to village context. • open space • strategic landscaping • connection to the path network • natural heritage • affordable housing provision
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38.14 There are areas of Nethy Bridge at risk Housing from flooding (1:200 year event). Within H1: This site has capacity for around 15 units in those areas that are at risk from flooding, the east of the village. Development of the a flood risk assessment may be required site will retain enough woodland to allow to accompany any further development for movement of species between areas proposals. of woodland to the sides of the site and 38.15 Connection to the public sewer will be retain the woodland setting of this part of required of all new development. the village. However, an interim solution may be A small water course runs near to the acceptable where this accords with the site and a flood risk assessment may be Resources policy. Scottish Water should be required in support of any further planning contacted at an early stage in relation to application or reserved matters. water and waste water supplies. Economy and tourism 38.16 All developments must also demonstrate No economy or tourism allocations are how appropriate Sustainable Drainage identified in Nethy Bridge. However, infill Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. and windfall development which supports the needs of the community and meets the Linkages and connections objectives for the village will be supported. Mixed uses 38.17 Linkages and connections between existing and proposed development within Mixed uses which support sustainable Nethy Bridge should be provided. This developments and communities and includes linking into existing core paths meets the objectives for the village will and the wider path network. also be supported where evidence Development proposals should specify indicates this to be the most appropriate these links to ensure new development is way to take forward proposals. both walkable and well connected into the Open space existing village. A number of open spaces within Nethy Bridge are identified as contributing to the setting of the village and will be protected from development. Please note open space adjacent to the Mountview Hotel is also protected by means of a planning condition.
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Nethy Bridge Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and year year year no. of units Consents LDP allocation (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Craigmore Road Allocated as Housing 15 0 0 Units – 15 Employment Land None
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193 Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan 2015 39 Newtonmore Living in Newtonmore Objectives
39.1 Newtonmore, situated above the flood • To consolidate Newtonmore’s role as a plain of the River Spey, is at the heart of the main settlement in the settlement hierarchy. Scottish Highlands set against the backdrop • To ensure that development contributes to of the Monadhliath Mountains. It is popular a clear definition between settlement and with outdoor and field sports enthusiasts. countryside. 39.2 A healthy tourist trade is a major source of • To protect the role of Newtonmore in employment for the village and residents providing services to the wider region. are clear that new development should not • To ensure Newtonmore’s built heritage is have a negative impact on the community’s preserved and enhanced. ability to encourage visitors to remain in • To identify sufficient housing land to meet the village for an extended period of time. the requirements of the community. 39.3 There is a trend towards an ageing • To facilitate appropriate economic growth population and the drift of younger people which supports a thriving community. from the area stems from limited • To protect those parts of the village that employment opportunities and an inability are important to its character and setting. to access local housing. Retention of the individual character and appeal of Newtonmore will depend on appropriate General design guidance housing development which should be 39.5 All new development will, where small-scale, of sensitive design and enhance appropriate: the existing character. • consolidate the existing settlement; • maximise use of existing local services Role within the settlement hierarchy and infrastructure; 39.4 Newtonmore is a thriving community • ensure the quality of surrounding which provides a focus for local services landscape, and sensitive valuable habitats and facilities. It is a main settlement in the is not compromised; settlement hierarchy and as such • enhance and diversify the local economy; development should meet the needs of the • reflect existing housing development in local and wider communities and visitors to terms of positions, density and scale; the area. This should be undertaken in a • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building way which complements the existing village, sizes and building orientation. This and enhances its role as a tourism centre should be done in a way which raises for visitors to this part of the Park. architectural and design quality; • protect existing shops and businesses and their normal operations;
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• add to and improve community 39.8 You must supply as part of your planning facilities, including improving application, all necessary information to pedestrian connectivity and achieving allow the planning authority to carry out a more pedestrian and cycle friendly Appropriate Assessment in order that they environment; and can be confident that your development • promote energy efficiency and will not have an adverse effect on the site sustainability. integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects. If the planning Natural heritage authority is unable to reach this conclusion, 39.6 A number of formal natural heritage your proposal will be judged not to be in designations may affect possible new accordance with this plan. Specifically your development proposals in Newtonmore. proposal must address the mitigation measures (as set out in Natural Heritage • An area of woodland to the north is Supplementary Guidance) required to registered in the Ancient Woodland address potential impacts on: Inventory. • water abstraction • Land to the west is also registered in the Ancient Woodland Inventory and is • disturbance to otters designated as a Site of Scientific Interest • pollution and siltation from construction (Creag Dhubh SSSI) sites • Land to the south of the railway is • requirement for SUDS designated as a Site of Special Scientific • pollution from wastewater Interest (River Spey-Insh Marshes SSSI, with River Spey SSSI to north of railway Landscape priorities and opportunities line), a Special Protection Area (River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA), a Special Area 39.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit sets out of Conservation (Insh Marshes SAC a number of priorities, which aim to and River Spey SAC) and is a Ramsar maintain and enhance the landscape of the Convention Site (River Spey-Insh village and its setting. Marshes Ramsar). 39.10 Developments must therefore be 39.7 In addition, development on land allocated considered in the context of these in the Plan has potential to have significant priorities and the way in which your effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of development contributes to them. This European designated sites, alone or in includes: combination: • enhancing opportunities for people to • Insh Marshes SPA enjoy the richness of this landscape. • River Spey-Insh Marshes SPA/Ramsar site Explore mechanisms for sharing • River Spey SAC information on the flora and wildlife of the area, especially that of the River Spey and its floodplain;
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• identifying key views and ensure that 39.13 In Newtonmore, developer contributions wherever possible these are kept open will be required towards infrastructure for the enjoyment of all; works which are reasonably related to the • identifying those individual features of the development of the site. This will include: village landscape that are most valued • education provision and prioritise their maintenance and • library facilities enhancement, for example veteran street • healthcare provision trees, dykes and familiar historic landmarks; • recycling provision • enhancing the landscape quality, experience and interest along walking/ • roads infrastructure related to the cycling routes within and around the proposed new development village and especially in areas where the • travel improvements settlement is expanding; and • community facilities • enriching people’s connection with • open space the land through allotment provision • strategic landscaping and local history projects (possibly in • connection to the path network connection with Highland Folk Museum). • natural heritage • affordable housing provision Cultural heritage
39.11 There are a number of notable historical Flood risk, water and drainage sites, buildings and structures in the area. Within the village itself are Spey Bridge 39.14 There are areas of Newtonmore at risk dating from 1930 (B listed); the Railway from flooding (1:200 year event). Within Station from 1893 (B listed) and the those areas that are at risk from flooding, Craigmohr Hotel which is one of the a flood risk assessment may be required earliest Highland railway hotels dating to accompany any further development from 1875 (C listed). proposals. 39.12 All listed buildings and structures, 39.15 Connection to the public sewer will be archaeological remains and sites, and required of all new development. features which are notably for their local However, an interim solution may be cultural heritage will be protected and acceptable where this accords with the enhanced. Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to water and waste water supplies. 39.16 All developments must also demonstrate how appropriate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated.
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39.17 Linkages and connections between Part of the site may be prone to flooding. existing and proposed development within The railway bridge and embankment Newtonmore should be provided. This downstream of the site have not been includes linking into existing core paths modelled as part of the SEPA indicative 1 and the wider path network. in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed Development proposals should specify flood risk assessment will therefore be these links to ensure new development is required to accompany any additional both walkable and well connected into the development proposals for this site. existing village. Economy 39.18 The community retain an aspiration to link ED1: Land to the rear of the café provides the existing industrial estate to the A86 by some opportunity for low impact way of a bypass which avoids the village economic development which supports centre. Development to the west of the the sustainability of the community. village should endeavour to make A prominent site, any new development provision to bring this aspiration to will be to the highest design and fruition. However, any transport sustainability standards. The site is intervention would require to undergo an adjacent to SEPA’s indicative 1:200 year appropriate transport appraisal. flood risk area and a small watercourse runs through the site. Depending on development location and layout, some Proposals further proposals for development would Housing have to be accompanied by a FRA . H1: This site has capacity for around 120 ED2: The existing industrial estate/business park dwellings. As a visually prominent site, will be protected and developments which the design of any detailed proposals consolidate the economic provision of this must take account of the sensitive site will be supported. setting of the village, and should be Mixed uses designed in a way which promotes the Mixed uses which support sustainable highest standards of access, layout, developments and communities and meets building design and public realm. the objectives for the village will also be The development of this site presents supported where evidence indicates this to an excellent opportunity to provide be the most appropriate way to take opportunities for large and small-scale forward proposals. developers and builders to work Open space together to bring forward the delivery of the proposal. A number of open spaces and land which contributes to the setting of Newtonmore are identified and will be protected from development.
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Surrounding land uses The role of the Highland Folk Museum is important to the economic success of the area as a whole, and proposals to expand and enhance the facility will be supported in principle. Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 year flood risk area. A detailed flood risk assessment will be required to accompany any development proposals for this site.
Newtonmore Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and LDP allocation year year year no. of units Consents (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Land between Existing Allocated as Housing 40 37 43 Perth Rd and allocation Station Rd Consent – 81 Units – 120 Employment Land ED1: Rear of Café Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified ED2: Industrial Park Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified
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40 Strathdon and vicinity 40 Strathdon and vicinity Living in Strathdon Objectives
40.1 The area of Upper Donside within the • To consolidate Strathdon’s dispersed National Park includes all the small small settlements as a rural community in communities of Strathdon up to Corgarff the settlement hierarchy. and the Lecht. The River Don and the • To protect the role of Strathdon’s cultural influence of the Lonach heritage settlements as a focus for its rural are common links between these mainly community. agricultural settlements and glens where • To ensure the new housing can progress people value the rural way of life, natural in a way that helps the community beauty and abundance of wildlife and rare remain sustainable. species. • To facilitate appropriate economic 40.2 Farming, sporting estates and increasingly growth which supports a thriving small businesses, including tourism, play an community. important part economically. However, a • To protect those parts of the settlements shortage of houses to rent or buy and a that are important to their character and lack of services and jobs result in younger setting. people moving away and elderly locals to becoming increasingly isolated. General design guidance 40.3 In the future, improvements are needed to housing, employment, outdoor access, 40.5 All new development will, where community and recreational activities, and appropriate: creative solutions are required for transport • consolidate the existing rural settlement; needs. Success will mean even better relations • maximise use of existing local services between all parties involved, and this will and infrastructure; strengthen the social fabric and willingness to • ensure the quality of surrounding co-ordinate and enable new initiatives. woodland, and sensitive valuable habitats is not compromised. This should include Role within the settlement hierarchy improvements to the woodland setting and woodland structure in the area; 40.4 Strathdon is made up of a number of • enhance and diversify the local economy; small dispersed communities living in the Donside part of the Park. The economy • reflect existing housing development in is largely based on agriculture and land terms of positions, density and scale; management but there is a growing tourism • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building sector which is supported. It forms a rural sizes and building orientation. This community within the settlement hierarchy should be done in a way which raises and development should therefore be architectural and design quality; limited to that which meets the needs • protect existing shops and businesses of the community. This should include and their normal operations; development which enhances the visitor experience and complements the role of Strathdon as a focus for visitors.
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Cultural heritage
• add to and improve community 40.10 All listed buildings and structures, facilities, including improving archaeological remains and sites, and pedestrian; connectivity and achieving features which are notable for their local a more pedestrian and cycle friendly cultural heritage will be protected and environment; and enhanced. • promote energy efficiency and sustainability. Developer contributions and infrastructure requirements Natural heritage 40.11 In Strathdon and vicinity, developer 40.6 A number of formal natural heritage contributions will be required towards designations may affect possible new infrastructure works which are reasonably development proposals in Strathdon. related to the development of the site. • There are large areas of woodland This will include: registered in the Ancient Woodland • education provision Inventory. • library facilities • healthcare provision Landscape priorities and opportunities • recycling provision 40.7 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for Housing • roads infrastructure related to the Report establishes opportunities and proposed new development constraints for development in Donside. • travel improvements 40.8 Whilst your proposal may not fall within an • community facilities area identified as having opportunity for • open space expansion, you should, none the less, ensure • strategic landscaping your development considers the possible • connection to the path network impact on the: • natural heritage • landscape character and experience • affordable housing provision • settlement form • landscape setting • sense of arrival • immediate settlement edge • views and visual features 40.9 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit provides information on the landscape priorities and opportunities which development should contribute to delivering.
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Flood risk, water and drainage Proposals
40.12 There are areas of Strathdon at risk from Housing flooding (1:200 year event). Within those No housing allocations are identified in areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood the Strathdon villages. However infill and risk assessment may be required to windfall housing which supports the needs accompany any further development of the community and meets the proposals. objectives for the village will be supported. 40.13 Connection to the public sewer will be These should respect the dispersed nature required of all new development. of development found in Strathdon. However, an interim solution may be Economy and tourism acceptable where this accords with the No economy or tourism allocations are Resources policy. Scottish Water should be identified in the Strathdon villages. contacted at an early stage in relation to However, infill and windfall development water and waste water supplies. which supports the needs of the 40.14 All developments must also demonstrate community and meets the objectives for how appropriate Sustainable Drainage the village will be supported. Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. Open space No areas of open space have been Linkages and connections formally identified for protection. However development proposals must ensure that 40.15 Linkages and connections between they respect those areas of Strathdon existing and proposed development within which contribute to its overall setting. the Strathdon rural settlements should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths and the wider path network. Development proposals should specify these links to ensure new development is both walkable and well connected into the existing village.
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41.1 Tomintoul village sees itself as the gateway • To protect the role of Tomintoul as an to the Cairngorms in the north, and is a important provider of local services. centre for a number of outlying settlements. • To ensure new housing can progress in It values its beautiful scenery and wildlife a way that helps the community remain which are an asset for residents and sustainable. tourism. • To facilitate appropriate economic growth 41.2 Isolation and an ageing population are a which supports a thriving community. concern to residents, who see a lack of • To ensure Tomintoul’s built heritage is employment opportunities and appropriate preserved and enhanced. housing, coupled with a reduction in • To protect those parts of the village that facilities and services as having a negative are important to its character and setting. impact on their community. 41.3 Opportunities exist to redevelop underused and derelict buildings and land. General design guidance Working with the three key public agencies, 41.5 All new development will, where the community hope to see improvements appropriate: in Tomintoul in the future. • consolidate the existing settlement; • maximise use of existing local services Role within the settlement hierarchy and infrastructure; • ensure the quality of surrounding 41.4 Tomintoul is a rural community focused landscape, and sensitive valuable habitats around a planned village which plays a key is not compromised. This should include role in providing a focus for the community. improvements to the setting of the village; It is an intermediate settlement in the settlement hierarchy and as such • enhance and diversify the local economy; development should meet the needs of the • reflect existing housing development in local community. This should be undertaken terms of positions, density and scale; in a way which complements the sensitive • maintain building lines, plot sizes, building landscape setting of the village, and also sizes and building orientation. This enhances its character and appearance as a should be done in a way which raises tourism centre. architectural and design quality; • protect existing shops and businesses Objectives and their normal operations; • add to and improve community • To consolidate Tomintoul’s role as an facilities , including improving intermediate settlement in the settlement pedestrian connectivity and achieving hierarchy. a more pedestrian and cycle friendly • To ensure that development contributes to environment; and a clear definition between settlement and • promote energy efficiency and countryside. sustainability.
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Natural heritage Landscape priorities and opportunities
41.6 A number of formal natural heritage 41.9 The CNPA Landscape Capacity for designations may affect possible new Housing Report establishes opportunities development proposals in Tomintoul. and constraints for development in Tomintoul. • Surrounding the village are areas of 41.10 Whilst your proposal may not fall within woodland registered in the Ancient an area identified as having opportunity Woodland Inventory. for expansion, you should, none the less, • In addition the River Avon and Conglass ensure your development considers the Water and their bank areas are also possible impact on the: part of the River Spey SAC. • landscape character and experience 41.7 In addition, development on land allocated • settlement form in the Plan has potential to have significant • landscape setting effect, directly or indirectly, on a number of • sense of arrival European designated sites, alone or in • immediate settlement edge combination. • views and visual features 41.8 You must supply as part of your planning application, all necessary information to 41.11 The Cairngorms Landscape Toolkit allow the planning authority to carry out provides information on the landscape Appropriate Assessment in order that priorities and opportunities which they can be confident that your development should contribute to development will not have an adverse delivering. effect on the site integrity in view of the conservation objectives, either alone or in Cultural heritage combination with other plans or projects. If the planning authority is unable to reach 41.12 The village of Tomintoul was founded by this conclusion, your proposal will be the Duke of Gordon in the late 1770s. It is judged not to be in accordance with this a distinctive example of over 200 planned plan. Specifically your proposal must villages constructed in Scotland over the address the mitigation measures (as set late 18th and 19th centuries and is the out in Natural Heritage Supplementary highest village in the Highlands. Guidance) required to address potential 41.13 The original planned village is constructed impacts on: on a grid pattern with a single street • water abstraction running down a north-south ridge and a • disturbance to otters central square built on a flatter area. This • pollution and siltation from construction strong form of built development creates sites the framework around which all new development should hang. • requirement for SUDS • pollution from wastewater
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41.14 All new development should enhance the 41.17 There are areas of Tomintoul at risk from form and character of the original planned flooding (1:200 year event). Within those village. Any significant expansion should be areas that are at risk from flooding, a flood developed in grid form, extending the risk assessment may be required to existing road pattern. accompany any further development 41.15 All listed buildings and structures, proposals. archaeological remains and sites, and 41.18 Connection to the public sewer will be features which are notable for their local required of all new development. cultural heritage will be protected and However, an interim solution may be enhanced. acceptable where this accords with the Resources policy. Scottish Water should be contacted at an early stage in relation to Developer contributions and water and waste water supplies. infrastructure requirements 41.19 All developments must also demonstrate 41.16 In Tomintoul, developer contributions will how appropriate Sustainable Drainage be required towards infrastructure works Systems (SUDS) will be incorporated. which are reasonably related to the development of the site. This will include: Linkages and connections • education provision • library facilities 41.20 Linkages and connections between • healthcare provision existing and proposed development within • recycling provision Tomintoul should be provided. This includes linking into existing core paths • roads infrastructure related to the and the wider path network. proposed new development Development proposals should specify • travel improvements these links to ensure new development is • community facilities both walkable and well connected into the • open space existing village. • strategic landscaping • connection to the path network • natural heritage • affordable housing provision
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Proposals Housing Tourism Developments which already have planning T1: This site will be retained for tourism permission should be implemented in the purposes, and has potential to be first instance. developed as a camping site or tourist H1: This site has capacity for around eight facility, with existing tree planting retained dwellings. These should be designed to to ensure adequate screening. reflect the built form found in Tomintoul, A small watercourse runs through the site and must take account of the sensitive and a flood risk assessment may be setting of the village and should be required in support of any future planning designed in a way which promotes the application. highest standards of layout, building design Community and public realm. C1: The site of the old school presents an H2: This site has capacity for around 15 excellent redevelopment opportunity. Any dwellings. These should be designed to development should contribute to the reflect the built form found in Tomintoul, sustainable economic stability of the and must take account of the sensitive community, and help meet their needs for setting of the village and should be enhanced facilities. designed in a way which promotes the The design of any development must take highest standards of layout, building design full account of the sensitive nature of this and public realm. site, in the heart of the village, and reflect A small watercourse runs along the the strong built form found in Tomintoul. boundary of this site and a flood risk Mixed uses assessment may be required in support of any future planning application. Mixed uses which support sustainable developments and communities and meets Economy the objectives for the village will also be ED1: The site, already in economic development supported where evidence indicates this to use should be retained as an important be the most appropriate way to take contributor to the village. Proposals for forward proposals. appropriate expansion of the business and Open space enhancement of the site will be supported. A number of open spaces and land which ED2: The site, already in economic development contributes to the setting of Tomintoul are use should be retained as an important identified and will be protected from contributor to the village. Proposals for redevelopment appropriate expansion of the businesses and enhancement of the site will be supported. ED3: The site, adjacent to an existing site used for economic development use should be used to provide additional capacity once the existing site is fully developed.
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Tomintoul Land Supply Information (Information accurate at October 2014)
Existing 0-5 5-10 10-20 Site name and allocations and LDP allocation year year year no. of units Consents (units) (units) (units) Land for Housing (units) H1: Land to Allocated as Housing 8 0 0 north east Units – 8 H2: Lecht Drive Allocated as Housing 8 0 0 Units – 8 EP1: Tomnabat Lane Consent – Not allocated – 1 0 0 Units – 1 1 unit identified through updated HLA as existing consent EP2: 57 Main Street Consent – Not allocated – 8 0 0 Units – 8 8 units identified through updated HLA as existing consent Employment Land ED1: Garage Allocated as Economic Not Not Not to north Development specified specified specified ED2/ED3: by A939 Allocated as Economic Not Not Not Development specified specified specified T1: land to Allocated as Tourism Not Not Not south west Development specified specified specified
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210 Appendix 1 Appendix 1 Housing land supply 2014-2034 4 6 8 4 6 4 8
30 25 23 20 15 41 17 113 114 250 345 1025 supply supply 0-20 year Total land Total 4 0 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 8
23 41 17 113 114 250 320 land 1025 supply supply Effective Effective 0-20 year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50 45 50 50 392 supply supply 5-10 year Total land Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50 45 50 50 392 land supply supply Effective Effective 5-10 year 4 6 8 4 0 4 8 0
32 25 23 63 69 20 15 41 17 50 275 139 supply 0-5 year Total land Total 4 6 8 0 4 6 4 8 0
32 25 23 69 20 63 41 17 50 133 130 land supply supply 0-5 year Effective Effective 4 6 8 4 6 4 8 0
32 25 23 20 15 41 17 114 113 250 345 1500 capacity Remaining 4 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 25 46 93 20 12 41 25 78 140 1500 Consent Consent (windfall) Consent Consent (windfall) Consent (windfall) Consent (windfall) Consent (windfall) Consent Consent (windfall) Consent Consent
Allocation Allocation Allocation Consent Consent Consent Allocation Allocation
Status Site Name
Additional windfall consents Additional EP1: West of Boat Garten West EP1: EP7: EP7: Granish Way Additional windfall consents Additional EP6: Milton Place EP6: EP5: Highburnside EP5: EP2: Dalfaber EP2: Dalfaber EP3: Grampian Road EP4: EP1: Horsefield Aviemore Aviemore Horsefield EP1: Highland Resort An Camas Mòr H2: Land to East H2: H1: Land to West Land to H1: H1: Chapel Brae H1: EP 4: Invercauld Farm Invercauld EP 4: EP2: EP2: St Andrews Terrace Kindochit Court EP3: EP1: Balnellan Road EP1: H1: Monaltrie Park H1: Way Sir Patrick Geddes H2: Boat of Garten Aviemore An Camas Mòr Highland Dinnet Braemar Ballater Aberdeenshire Settlement Angus
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25 120 2521 2145 supply supply 0-20 year Total land Total 6 8 1 8 0 6
17 120 land 2331 1988 supply supply Effective Effective 0-20 year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 747 697 supply supply 5-10 year Total land Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 747 697 land supply supply Effective Effective 5-10 year 6 8 1 8 8 6
40 25 874 1044 supply 0-5 year Total land Total 6 8 1 8 0 6
40 17 885 732 land supply supply 0-5 year Effective Effective 6 8 1 8 6
15 32 120 3005 2622 capacity Remaining 6 8 1 0 0 6 9
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Consent (windfall)
Consent Consent Allocation Allocation
Consent Status Site Name
EP1: EP1: Yard Railway
EP2: 57 Main Street EP2: EP1: Tomnabat Lane Tomnabat EP1: H2: Lecht Drive H2: H1: Land to NE H1:
H1: Land between Perth Road and Perth Land between H1: Station Road Total
Killiecrankie P&K
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Appendix 2 Heritage Designations in the Park
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Affordable housing Compensation Broadly defined as housing at a reasonable quality Where mitigation measures are unable to fully that is affordable to people on modest incomes. It address the loss of natural heritage interest may take the form of social rented on-site then this may be compensated for off-site accommodation, private rented accommodation to an equivalent level. This may be through owned and/ or managed by a private sector creation, restoration or enhancement of habitat, landlord to approved management and through financial compensation or a combination maintenance standards with equivalent registered of both may be considered. Compensation is not social landlords rents, shared ownership, shared always feasible, for example in the case of either equity, discounted low cost housing for sale glacial landforms or ancient woodland, where the including plots for self build, and low-cost housing timescales for restoration are impossible within without subsidy. reasonable timescales. Ancient woodland Development Woodland that is recorded on the inventory of The carrying out of building, engineering, mining ancient and long established semi-natural or other operations, in, on, over or under land, or woodland held by SNH, and has been established the making of any material change in the use of for many hundreds of years. any building or other land. Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI) European Protected Species An Inventory of woodland sites that are Species listed on Annex IV of the Habitats thought to have been continuously wooded Directive as species of European Community since 1750 or 1860. Interest and in need of strict protection. Appropriate Assessment Habitat Regulations appraisal An assessment carried out by a planning An appraisal carried out by a planning authority authority as part of Habitat Regulations to determine whether a development proposal appraisal to determine whether it can be would be likely to have significant effects on any concluded that there will be no adverse effects Natura 2000 site or designated area, either on the integrity of a Natura site from a alone or in combination with other plans or development proposal. If the planning authority projects. If likely significant effects are identified, is unable to reach this conclusion, the the HRA moves on to an Appropriate development proposal can only be approved in Assessment. the most limited of circumstances. Historic Scotland Brownfield land Historic Scotland safeguards the nation’s built Land which has previously been developed. The heritage and promotes its understanding and term may cover vacant or derelict land, infill sites, enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers. land occupied by redundant or unused buildings, and developed land within the settlement Housing Association boundary where further intensification of use is A non-profit making organisation committed to considered acceptable. meeting specific housing needs. Conservation Area Listed Buildings Areas of special architectural or historic interest, Buildings are ‘Listed’ because they are considered the character or appearance of which it is to be of special architectural or historic interest desirable to preserve or enhance and as a result require special protection.
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Mitigation Protected species On-site activities that aim to avoid or minimise Wild species of animal, plant or fungi that are adverse effects on the natural heritage. This may protected by law and against which an offense include amendment to design and layout as well may be committed unless a license is obtained. as practical measures such as carrying out works Legal protection is provided by the at a particular time of year to avoid disturbing Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) nesting birds or hibernating bats. Regulations 1994 as amended, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended and National Parks Protection of Badgers Act 1992 as amended. The National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 enables the establishment of National Parks in Scotland. Public subsidy for housing Money from the public purse in the form of National Scenic Area subsidy schemes (eg housing association grants) Areas of land designated as being of national which is made available to help provide affordable significance on the basis of their outstanding housing. scenic interest which must be conserved as part of the country’s natural heritage. Ramsar Convention Site A designation of globally important wetland areas Natura 2000 that are classified to meet the UK’s commitments Natura 2000 is the name of the European under the Ramsar Convention. Scottish Union-wide network of nature conservation Government Policy states that all Ramsar sites are sites established under the EC Habitats also Natura 2000 sites and/or Sites of Special Directive. This network will comprise Special Scientific Interest and are protected under the Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special relevant statutory regimes. Protection Areas (SPAs). Royal Commission on the Ancient and Natural heritage Historical Monuments of Scotland The natural heritage of the Park includes all (RCAHMS) species, habitats and ecosystems (biodiversity) The Royal Commission on the Ancient and together with soils, geology and landform Historical Monuments of Scotland is responsible (geodiversity), hydrological regime and the for recording, interpreting and collecting amenity arising from them. information about the built environment. NVC Rural brownfield National Vegetation Classification Survey. Sites that have previously been used. In rural Open market housing areas this usually means sites that are occupied by Housing which is bought and sold on the open redundant or unused buildings or where the land market. has been significantly degraded by a former activity. Open space Greenspace consisting of any vegetated land or Scheduled monument (SMR) structure, water or geological feature in an urban A record of scheduled monuments which are area and civic space consisting of squares, market considered to be of national importance that places, playgrounds and other paved or hard Scottish Ministers have given legal protection to landscaped areas with a civic function. under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
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Scotland Ancient Woodland Inventory Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) A more sophisticated classification of the and Areas of Special Scientific Interest inventories of ancient, long established and (ASSI) semi-natural woodlands developed for woodlands The SSSI/ASSI series has been developed over in Scotland. For Scottish woods, the category the last 50 years as the national suite of sites Ancient comprises woods recorded as being of providing statutory protection for the best semi-natural origin on EITHER the 1750 Roy examples of the UK’s flora, fauna, or geological or maps OR the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey maps physiographical features. These sites are also used of 1860. This is due a) to the likelihood of the to underpin other national and international latter having been omitted from the Roy maps nature conservation designations. and b) to render the Scottish classification compatible with that for England and Wales. Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Scotland Semi-Natural Woodland SACs are designated by the UK Government to Inventory meet its obligations under the EC Habitats This dataset contains information gathered by Directive. They are areas that have been identified remote means using 1970s sources (maps, aerial as best representing the range and variety within photos) about the woodland cover present on the European Union of habitats and (non-bird) Ancient and Long Established Woodland species listed in Annexes I and II to the Directive. Inventory sites. It does not contain information They are of European importance. about woods not on the Inventory. Special Protection Areas (SPA) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) SPAs are classified by the UK Government to The public body with a remit to secure the meet its obligations under the EC Birds conservation and enhancement of Scotland’s Directive. These are areas of the most unique and precious natural heritage, ie wildlife, important habitat for rare (listed in Annex I to habitats, geology and landscapes. the Directive) and migratory birds within the European Union. SPAs are classified under the Scottish Water Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. SPAs, Scottish Water is a publicly owned business, together with SACs, form the Natura 2000 answerable to the Scottish Government, that network. They are of European importance. provides water and wastewater services in Sustainable Scotland. A way of living and working which uses and Scottish Environment Protection manages environmental, social and economic Agency (SEPA) resources in such a way that future generations The public body with a remit for environmental will also be able to enjoy them. protection. Acting as Scotland’s environmental Sustainable communities regulator, it monitors and reports on the state of Scotland’s environment. A population level and mix that meets the current and future needs of its communities and Section 75 agreement businesses, focused around settlements where Legal agreement regulating the future use of land, services, networks, expertise and experience recorded in the Land Register and legally binding support the population. on future owners of the land.
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Sustainable development Development which uses the resources and special qualities of the National Park in such a way that they are used and enjoyed by current generations and that future generations can continue to use and enjoy them. Sustainable economic growth Scottish Planning Policy (SPP), defines sustainable economic growth as: “Building a dynamic and growing economy that will provide prosperity and opportunities for all, while ensuring that future generations can enjoy a better quality of life too.” Tree Preservation Order (TPO) A TPO is made by the local planning authority (usually a local council) to protect specific trees or particular woodland from deliberate damage and destruction. Viability a measure of a town centre’s capacity to attract ongoing investment, for maintenance, improvement and adaption to changing needs. Vitality A measure of how lively and busy a town centre is. Water environment The water quality, quantity, hydrology, hydormorphology and aquatic ecology of water bodies, river systems, wetlands and groundwater. Wildness The quality experienced within areas of wild land character, dependant on physical attributes of perceived naturalness, ruggedness of terrain, remoteness and visible absence of modern artefacts. Windfall sites Sites which become available for development unexpectedly and are therefore not included as allocated land in the local plan.
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