,.. --September 1997 ______B_A_D_EN_O_ C_H.,--&_S_T_RA-'-T_H"'"S_PE'-·Y....;l�O_C_A_L_PL_A ______N Tl_ie_H_.ig.,__h_l a_nd'--C-C;.o;;.;u;.;.;.nc=il .;i'-'TRODUCTION . FORMAT The Plan is made up of eight chapters covering different :rhe Council prepared a local Plan for areas and issues, as follows; · and Strathspey. This replaces the Plan which !was adopted in 1980. i! No CONTENTS !PURPOSE 1 Overall Strategy 2 landward Area The main task of the Plan is to identify the best uses for all land in the area. These policies will then be used to 3 Grantown on Spey • - •help the Council decide on individual planning 4 Nethybridge • - Skye of Curr • Glenmore ·applications. Corridor 5 - • .The Plan also shows the Council's own priorities in terms 6 - lnverdrule - ';of, forexample, roads, water and drainage, education 7 Klngussie - • lnsh - ,and social provision. Where known, the Plan sets out :proposals from other public bodies and agencies dealing 8 • Dalwhinnle • Laggan with servicessuch as housing, recreation and economic )development. The dates and costs shown against these Each chapter in this Written Statement relates to one or :schemes are liable to change as programmes and more maps showing where the Council's policies and ;resources are revised in future years. proposals apply. These are contained in the attached booklet. Paragraph numbers link the two, and cross­ references between chapters are also given where lr1MESCALE necessary. !Most of the-provisions deal with the period 1993-2002. However, the Plan also looks a further10 years beyond PROCEDURE 1 1that time in o·rder to help set out a wider framework for !future development and conserVation. It has to take This Plan was adopted by at their :accountof likely changes.in' population, the economy, meeting on the 11 th September 1997. jand the wider environment. i I

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jobs are in the service sector. There is a high and .Background increasing dependence on tourism and, conversely, a small and decreasing manufacturing sector mainly in The Council's Strategy is based largely upon resource-based activities. consideration of the National Planning Guidelines - some of which have been superseded by new or revised Unemployment is lower than forthe Region as a whole, National Planning Policy Guidelines since the Plan and winter sports help alleviate the extreme seasonal commenced'- and the Highland Region Structure Plan variations seen elsewhere. However, the vulnerability of which was approved by the Secretaryof State in tourism to poor years, the high ratio of part-time, seasonal November 1990. and transient labour, low incomes and local multiplier effectshave reduced the labour market in recent years. Training and investment should be directed to rectifying this situation by diversification, a better distribution of How Much Growth? jobs and secure and sustainable employment.

Projections show that the workforce could increase by Population more than 750 people (net) beforethe turn of the century. Approximately 11,000 people live in Badenoch and A significant jobs-gap therefore exists for the attention of Strathspey, an increase of some 25% since 1971. In private enterprise and the relevant public agencies. comparison with the Region as a whole, the population structure is weighted towards the elderly. Deaths exceed Housing births. Growth has therefore resulted largely from in­ migration, reflecting the attractiveness of the area, Approximately 1800 new dwellings have been built since particularly forretirement. 1976. The District's total housing stock now exceeds 6000 homes. Some 22% of these, however, are used for Government projections indicate further population holiday purposes and second homes. This severely gains, to more than 12,000 persons by the year 2001. impedes access to the market for local people, Extrapolation of these trends suggests above 13,000 particularly in areas of high demand where public sector residents by 2011. There are likely to be significantly provision is limited. The situation in Aviemore is larger numbers of children and people over pensionable especially acute. Market pressures led to some 240 age, and correspondingly fewer young adults in the houses being built there during 1988-89, but less than overall population. 30% were occupied by locals. Projections indicate the need for 2250 further houses in by 2011. This represents an update of forecasts contained Employment in the Regional Structure Plan, and is based on the These demographic changes are taking place against an detailed baseline methodology approved by Scottish uncertaineconomic background. The District is a Office and COSLA. The District Council have recently relatively self-contained journeyto work area with little confirmed a joint Strategic Agreement with Scottish extraneous commuting. Best estimates indicate that Homes. This will provide a frameworkfor investment in approximately 5300 people are economically active in the area and improvement in the quality and range of Badenoch and Strathspey. The overwhelming majority of housing choice available to local people.

1 National Planning Guidelines and National Planning Polley Guidelines are statementsof Governmentpolicy relating to nationally Importantland use and otherplanning matterswith which the Local Plan must conform.Those In force are: NPG's : Priorities for Development Planning which relates to ruralplanning priorities; National Scenic Areas; natureconservation; forestiy; and Agricultural Land. NPPG's: 1-ThePlanning System (1994); 2- Business and Industry(1993); 3 - Land for Housing (Revised 1996); 4 - Landfor Mineral Working (1994); 5 - Archaeologyand Planning (1994); 6 - Renewable Ene,gy(1994); 7 - Planning and Flooding (1995); 8 - Retailing (1996); 9 - The Provisionof Roadside Facilities on Motorwaysand OtherTrunk Roads In (1996); 1 O - Planning and Waste Management(1996); 11 • Sport, Physical Recreation and OpenSpace (1996); 12 - Skiing Development(1997); 13 - Coastal Planning (1997).

Page 3 The Highland Council BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN September 1997 J Services and Infrastructure The Location of Growth The District enjoys a wide range of public and private services, and additions such as the new Divisional Police Population and Housing HQ are continuing. Specialist health, educational and commercial facilities are provided outwith the area, and Wide variations have occurred in population change for significant changes or decentralisation are unlikely for differentparts of the District during the· last 20 years. At such a small population base. Possible exceptions the heartof the area in both geographic and economic include activities forwhich Badenoch and Strathspey can terms, Aviemore has experienced prodigious gains. offer distinct environmental advantages, such as a health Conversely, depopulation has continued in the e_xtreme farm or software house. Better faci I ities for the care of the south-west of the District, notab_ly- around elderly and a market opportunity for the development of and Laggan. a superstore are also evident. More than 65% of the area's population live in the four The national and rail systems provide a high largest communities of Grantown, Aviemore, degree of accessibility across a:large core area of the and Newtonmore. These have shared the bulk of house­ District, and,also with major centres of population to the building over this period, along with a number of smaller north and south. Continuing investment in the remaining centres and adjoining dormitory villages such as Kincraig, strategic road network, especially on the A95 and A86, is Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, and Nethybridge; needed to improve access to more peripheral parts of the District, as well as external links to east and west. The landward areas are also attracting considerable The regional water supply now extends to most scattered development, although infrastructure and communities. In terms of other utilities, public resources conservation constraints are mounting. are being directed towards achieving higher standards of sewage treatment in relation to the Spey. Employment

Almost 80% of all jobs are estimated to be based in the Objectives four main centres. Most of the remainder are distributed across the District in the declining primary sector, or as During the plan period, the Council will therefore seek local service activities set within the smaller to; communities.

D accommodate the projected further Tourism and services as a whole will continue to be the population growth; most dynamic and volatile parts of the economy. Major refurbishment and renewal of the Aviemore Centre would D ensure services keep pace with the generate hundreds of new jobs, both directly and expected increase in dependent social indirectly. The Council is continuing to encourage other groups; tourist initiatives which help provide a range of attractions throughout the District, notably extension of D give priority to increasing local jobs, the Steam Railway to Grantown and Folk Park at improving the quality and durability of Newtonmore. employment, and broadening the area's economic base; Opportunities also arise for many small businesses within the commercial areas of villages. Provision needs to be D ensure sufficient stocks of housing land are made forlarger or more intrusive activities, and made available; expansion of the existing industrial estates at Grantown, Aviemore, Kingussie and Newtonmore is projected. D encourage development of certain Much of the District's attraction to residents and tourists commercial and public service relates to the perception of the area's clean environment. opportunities (notably a local superstore); Many services, processing and other manufacturing businesses trade with the benefit of this association. It is D continue to upgrade and extend essential also important in relation to primaryindustries which rely infrastructure networks; on marketing products that are clean, healthy and of high quality such as fish, sheep and cattle. □ safeguard all significant aspects of the natural and cultural heritage, including the In the landward areas, the remaining potential in forestry outstanding landscape and conservation and minerals is unlikely to compensate for the general sites;· retrenchment in agriculture and crofting. The scope for adding further value to primary output should be □ promote sustainable use of the area's reviewed periodically, but the main opportunities for resources. rural economic development probably rest in Page4 September 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council

diversification including in the natural environment and development accords with the provisions the use of redundant buildings for small-scale business of the Structure Plan. Alternative policies ventures. Restriction of ski development at Cairngorm, which sought to contain Aviemore risk which has hitherto taken approximately two-thirds of the damaging the economy of the whole Scottish downhill market, may facilitate opening up of District as well as further restricting other snowfields. This would particularly benefit the housing and serviceopportunities for the Dalwhinnie area which is accessible to the Scottish day local population. Greater intervention is market (see Chapter2, 2.2.8). Scope may also exist for required in the housing market to ensure further investigation of alternative or futuristic winter that the whole range of needs are satisfied. sports facilities (possibly including major projects such as Qualitative design has also been lacking in Ski World). much of the development of the last 2 5 years, and this must be rectified in . Services and Infrastructure forthcoming schemes. D OTHER MAIN CENTRES : Grantown, Grantown and Kingussie are the principal established Kingussie and Newtonmore are the other service centres. They contain high-order functions in main service and employment centres. health, secondary education, administration and local These communities will continue to shopping. Aviemore is beginning to attract some facilities expand, and the Council will support this of this kind, and enjoys several advantages in relation to through selective economic promotion, future provision. In particular, high growth in demand land allocations and provision of key and centrality. The scope for relocating administrative infrastructure. Their attractive townscape services there could be assessed in the context of features are threatened by insensitive infill impending restructuring of local government. Aviemore and over-development. Safeguards are is also undershopped by comparison with other needed to redirect these pressures to more comparable tourist centres. A climate of investment is appropriate locations. required to rectify this situation. D SMALLER CENTRES : most of the Elsewhere, the Council is continuing its regional remaining communities are attractive for investment priorities with a major school­ house building. A balanced population building/refurbishmentprogramme, and attention to structure and good mix of accommodation roads, water and sewerage deficiencies. In recognition of would help consolidate a basic range of EC regulations (Urban Waste Water Directive) and the services and facilities in these centres. highest standards in relation to the economic and Settlementlimits are tighter, however, and environmental importance of the , it is inappropriate scale or siting of essential that sufficient resources are available to the development must be controlled. Council for upgrading existing systems or providing "first · time" services. D DALWHINNIE-LAGGAN: the decline of these peripheral communities must be Settlement Policy Objectives arrested and reversed during the period of this Plan. There should be a clear The Council's objective is to continue to secure a spread presumption in favour of development, of projected growth and related development throughout supported by infrastructure and service all recognised communities in the District (see Strategy improvements which ensure availability Diagram). and accessibility. Winter sports development would facilitatethese Six areas or groups of communities can be differentiated objectives, but there are important as follows; initiatives in some of the communities and· estates which should be nurtured. The D AVIEMORE: will remain the District's appearance of land in and around main growthpoint. It has the strongest Dalwhinnie needs to be improved. economic prospects and is best located for the purposes of commuting from other □ GLENMORE : the enormous visitor areas. This centrality also means that the pressures and international importance of village is poised to support major new land in this corridor require the highest shopping, cultural and administrative possible standards of land management functions in the future, together with and planning. There should be a strict further opportunities in environmental presumption against nonessential science, research and education. Whilst development in this area. the rate of growth must be controlled to avoid over-stressing the village, and considerable investment is needed in community and socialfacilities. major PageS

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Conservation Objectives □ EXISTING COMMUNITIES : maintaining the social and economic viability of all The natural environment of Badenoch and Strathspey is settlements must be balanced with exceptional in national and international terms. The conservation of the environment. Greater Council's priority is to promote sustainable development emphasis needs to be given to improving of the area's resources and ensure an acceptable balance urban design, and enhancing the character between economic growth and safeguards for the and identity of all the villages. outstanding heritage. This requires protection for the most Expanding communities must relate well to fragile habitats, outstanding landscape and cultural their landscape settingand the adjoining features which should be restored where appropriate, and countryside. Ancient and long-established managed to ensure that potentially damaging uses and woodland of semi-natural origin should be activities do not compromise their integrity or nature safeguarded although this should not conservation, recreational, archaeological or amenity preclude in exceptional circumstances, value. Statutory designations, international and EC limited encroachment into forest areas Directives apply to many of these sites. However, where settlements are otherwise tightly investment is also required to promote suitable access, constrained. Further woodlands interpretation and other countryside facilities, recognising compatible w1th existing activities, are the value of the wider environment to the area's therefore important especially where trees economy, whilst enabling an integrated and sensitive are an integral part of settlements or would approach to development and land use change. This improve exposed edges. should embrace the following principles (see Strategy Together with more intensive management Diagram); measures, new planting offers scope for minimising conflicts arising from increased D THE COUNTRYSIDE : whilst improved pressures for recreational access. Improved land use and recreational management resources could be required to upgrade could be pursued in relation to the higher, services and prevent pollution. more remote ground and the flood plain, the more accessible intermediate lowland Environmental Assessments (in accordance with the areas have potential for a broader range of Regulations) will require to accompany proposals for activities. These could help underpin and development or land use change where these are likely to diversify the traditional land use structure, have significant environmental effects. and create or enhance the landscape and habitats. Provision should be made for New Communities restoration and expansion of the core Caledonian Forest, protection of native and Further to concerns about the rate and scale of change in semi-natural woodlands, and in the more estabfished villages and increasing pressures for robust locations better able to absorb development in the countryside, the Council has visitor pressure, for upgrading facilities for examined a possible role for new communities. The recreation, tourism, interpretation, and prevailing socio-economic factors at the heart of the education/research. Multiple use of forest District could justify a major development at areas in particular is encouraged. Cambusmore as part of the overall settlement policy. Increased compensation or assistance for This accords with the Approved Structure Plan and appropriate land management by farmers should be designed as a free--standing village initially and croftersto help protect habitats could with housing, community and employment opportunities, be delivered through a variety of economic although a road bridge over the Spey ultimately could and environmental initiatives. These provide an option for the long term expansion of include Environmentally Sensitive Area, Aviemore. Rural Enterprise Programme, forestry Notwithstanding, given spare capacity in land and related and other grant schemes, possibly infrastructure in existing settlements and broader supplemented by Natural Heritage Area environmental considerations, the Council considers that designation in future. Stronger safeguards the concept of new communities does not merit wider are needed in relation to housing with application within the District at this stage. much greater emphasis on improved siting and design. Particular care will be required with the location of essential services and intrusive activities which require to be sited away from sensitive areas and settlements.

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The landward area, its interrelated uses and activities The main planning considerations forthe landward area support a population of some 2500. The River Spey and are to;· its flood plain is of significant economic and conservation importance and accounts for 5% of the District's land □ protect the area's exceptional scenic, area. Major flooding recently has highlighted concern for nature conservation,wildlife and protection of property and land. The inadequacy of landscape resources and heritage, piecemeal improvements in the past has led to more including the potential World significant flood alleviation measures being considered. Heritage Site; Proximity to settlement areas and communications may increase recreation pressures on the lower ground, 0 promote a hierarchy of visitor facilities for requiring safeguards for internationally important information in relation to the natural wetlands and the Spey fishing's. Mineral deposits are environment; widespread but development of reservesis unlikely to exceed small-scale local workings. □ promote visitor and development guidelines for Glenmore; The last decade has seen further loss of agricultural land to various uses as farmshave diversified and communities D arrest population decline south west of expanded. The prospect of large-scale plantations is Newton more; diminishing. Native and ancient woodlands are however threatened by development and inadequate grazing □ safeguardcrofting and farming activities management. Incentives are required to encourage and encourage diversification compatible regeneration. Diversification away from traditional with maintaining traditional ways of life; farming methods has led to changes towards specialist farming, conservationand tourism. 0 promote tourism and countryside There remains a need to safeguard traditional ways of life. recreational pursuits, including winter Where compatible with land management and nature sports and use of the area's outstanding conservation, public access and enjoyment of the resources for other outdoor recreational countryside would be enhanced by an improved network activities; of footpaths and related facilities, possibly incorporating conservation sites and provision for cycling. □ tighter controls on housing in the countryside in the interests of the In the uplands, generally above 600 feet, designations to environment; protect the natural environment are extensive. The Cairngorms were confirmed recently as a candidate for D identify areas at risk from flooding and World Heritage recognition. Statutory conservation examine appropriate alleviation measures provisions including NNRs and SSSls cover more than and related restraints on development. 26% of the District reflecting the range and quality of upland, native woodland and geomorphological systems. The mountain areas in particular demonstrate the need for a balanced approach to conservationand development, and improved protection for fragile habitats. Whilst major expansion of winter sports at Cairngonn into Lurcher's Gully has been curtailed, careful management in other potential skiing areas is required to avoid conflict with important Ramsar and proposed Special Protection Area sites, and other migrating-bird sites protected under European Directives.intense recreational pressures in popular areas are leading to calls for an integrated approach to safeguard the heritage and resources upon which the local tourist industry and related employment fundamentally depend.

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Policies and Proposals Proliferation New houses in the countryside should be sited to reflect Introduction the characteristic scatter of established development. Although the spacing of buildingsshould be varied The followinggeneral policies will apply throughout the according to land form and ground cover, proposals must Local Plan area, or where specificallyreferred to in the maintain a good degree of separation from existing WrittenStatement and on the ProposalsMap. propertiesand any valid permissions. In complying with The Strudure Plan Development Control Policies this requirement, applicants should alwaysobserve the (Appendix 1) adopted by Highland Regional Council detailed principles of good siting for their house, which apply throughout the Local Plan area. Applications for should conform with the following; development not covered by any relevant policies or proposals will be considered on their merits. In such General Countryside Areas cases, the Council will normally seek to ensure consistency with the patternof existing uses in the area 2.1.2.1 : Single houses outwith recognised settlements concerned. will normally be acceptable, subject to,· (a) the suitability of access; (b) availability of essential services; (c) HOUSING generous spacing from adjoining development to ensure appropriate standards of amenity and privacy; and (d) concurrencewith the principles of good siting, design Affordable Housing and appropriatelandscaping. 2.1.1 In areas of local housing stress, the Council will Fragile Countryside Areas expect to enter into 5.50 or similar Agreements with owners or developers of private housing land to ensure 2.1.2.2 : The Council will encourage new housing and that an appropriateproportion of plots or dwellings associated building in areas which are continuing to therein are available in perpetuity as low cost experience depopulation, or require furtherdevelopment accommodation for focal persons. (See Appendix 1 : to maintain their viability. Thiswill apply in the south­ Policy R56 Affordable Housing). west extremities of the District (as identifiedon the Proposals Map) whereonly in cases where severe road Housing in the Countryside safety, servicing, heritage or amenity constraints exist will proposals be resisted. Close atrention to the principles of 2.1.2 The Council will apply its revised policy for good siting and design will nevertheless be required. Housing in the Countryside {RS 1 I throughoutthe area, Opportunities exist in particular, for sites which relate except in main settlements and on land specifically well to the established settlement pattern. allocated for other purposes, as follows; (see Landward Inset: /-lousing in the Countryside). Restricted Countryside Areas Design 2.1.2.3 : A strong presumption will be maintained against the development of houses in the following areas; Single houses outwith recognised settlements will require to be; (a) properlylocated in harmony with the (a) : all sensitive areas; landscape; (b) compatible in scale and character with local buildings, where appropriate;(c) designed and (b) : in areas where service restrictions become constructed to a high standard with particular emphasis necessary, including Broomhill, Finlarig, Drumullie, on proportions, roof pitch, fenestration and selection of Kinveachy, Street of Kincardine and Drumguishwhere materials. drainage/ground conditions/access are considered to be The Council has published supplementary guidance for suspect. applicants in an advisory leaflet uBuilding a House in the Countryside" which is available with this Local Plan. Exceptions will only be made where a house is essential for the management of land, related family and occupational reasons. Restrictions on the subsequent occupancy of such houses will be enforced. Adherence to the principles of good siting and design will be required in such cases.

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Dispersed Communities (c)secure buffer areas of open land and associated structural tree-planting; and 2.1.2.4: Subject to detailed siting and design, single houses will norr(!allybe acceptable within the fallowing (d) affordable housing to help meet local needs in dispersed settlement areas; Lethendry; Cottartown; perpetuity, where these areshown to exist. The Council Chapeltown; Tulloch; and Speybank. will seek an EnvironmentalAssessment where proposals will have significant environmental effects. Tightly-knitgroups of houses which are contrary to the development pattern should/Je avoided, although the Policy areas are identified on the Proposals Maps. Council recognisethat circumstances will occur where a Their detailed applicationwill also take account of replacement croft house may be required in reasonable specific site circumstances. proximity to the original dwelling. New buildings should reflectthe grain and spacing of the established Travelling People community, take account of landform, and safeguard local amenity and heritage features. Where roadsor 2.1.3 The District Council have provided a serviced other service capacities are limited, a presumptionwill be residentialcaravan site for travelling people in the applied against the development of lurcher holiday southernpart of the District west of Newtonmore. This accommodation in the community, and permanent was eligible forScottish Office grant assistance and the houses will be restricfed to the maximum permissible Secretary of State's Advisory Committee recommended a densicy of two dwellings per croft or similar unit. site comprising 6 seasonal pitches. Housing Groups

2.1.2.5 : A strong presumption will be maintained againsc the development of further ad hoe clusters of houses in EMPLOYMENT the countryside. In exceptional cases, there may be limited opportunitiesto consolidate or round--off certain Economic Development existing housing groups. Such applications must be; 2.2.1 (a) The Council will continue to encourage and (a) submitted in detail, including plans of the relationship attract new economic development where this is of new buildings to the layout of the group as a whole; consistent with the maintenance of a clean environment. Specialist information and/or formal environmental (b) show what arrangementsare intended lo screen or assessment may be sought where proposals could incur enhance the group's amenity and appearance; the possibility of significant pollution. Monitoring programmesmay also be required in collaboration with (c) indicateproposed measures to remedyexisting access other technical authorities. or other infrastructure problems.

A suitable form of Planning Agreement may be needed to Agricultural Diversification secure these improvements in association with further development, wherethis is consideredacceptable. 2.2.1 (b) TheCouncil will encourage diversification, innovative land management and development schemes New Communities embracingspecialised farming and other (art and craft) businesses, small woodlands, tourist and recreational 2.1.2.6 : The Council's standard policy will apply to any provision. The conversion of redundant buildings for new settlement proposalswithin Badenoch and small scale business and residentialpurposes will be Strathspey (see Chapter 6, 1. 6). Developments must be supported, subject to adequate access and compatibility based on an agreed detailed Master Plan governingthe with neighbouring uses and amenity. size, form, content and timescale of the development. Planning Agreements will be sought to ensure.that Sporting Interests provision is built in, at developers'expense, for; 2.2.2 The Council will encourage measures to develop (a) suitable access and infrastructure; angling, game shooting and deer stalking which do not adversely affect the appearance or other uses of the {b) appropriate community"facilities; countryside.

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Minerals ■ Dalwhinnie - see ChapterB. 2.2.3 The Council will apply their Development Control ■ Bafmeanach, Cromdale - reinstatement of Policy No.5 governingthe Control of Mineral Workings distillery operationsor other beneficial throughoutthe Local Plan area. Whilst scope exists for afteruse p<;>ssibly involving tourist/other mineral extraction (and in appropriate circumstances commercial/institutionaluse and working former stone and slate quarries forlocal needs) signposting at the A95 junction. the suitability of specific sites will be subject to assessment of environmental impact, servicing and safety Sawmill - Drumullie aspects, together with prospects for site rehabilitation. Whilst established mineral sites have further potential, 2.2.7 The Council will encourage expansion of worked out or abandoned sites adjacent tothe main road sawmil!ing operations at Drumullie foradditional storag e networkcould be suitable for after-use. Largescale single purposes; user enterprises could be acceptable, subject to detailed (i)northwards - involving excavation and !eve/ting of assessment of environmental impact and specific site 0.2ha. of ground avoiding encroachment within 70 criteria. Such locations could involve industrial, metres of existing residential properties to the east and institutional or tourist and recreational activities. Long­ buffer planting (native species) of the intermediate standing quarries would benefit from screening. ground;and (ii) southwards comprising up-filling of some 0.Bha. of Fish Farming land as far as the farmtrack, subject to amenity safeguards. 2.2.4 fn considering proposals the Council will seek to These will include adequate separation fromthe A95 and ensure substantial separation between farms in the neighbouring residentialproperties, perimeter bunding interests of reducing disease, pollution and over­ and planting, suitable surface water drainage deve!opment. Acceptable distances will depend on local arrangementsand protection for established agricultural circumstances, species and management agreements. and crofting accesses and footpaths. Subject to agreements with the River Purification Board and the Spey Fishery Board, new freshwater fish farmson Downhill Skiing tributaries of the Spey will be generally restricted to one smote farm and the use of native stock where appropriate. 2.2.8 The Council will support the development of Other locations will require to demonstratecompatibility downhill skiing facilities at the followinglocations; with hydrological circumstances, scientific and landscape interests, and other uses. (1) Cairngorm- consolidation and upgrading within the existing lease area. 2.2.5 Limited potential exists on Loch Laggansubject to servicing and amenity factors, and on subject (2) Dalwhinnie Carries - Coire Cisteachan subject to to suitable technology. There will be a presumption siting, details of operations, monitoring and management against development on Lochs Morlich, A/vie and an plans, with a further phase into Coire Uilliem to proceed Eilean together with other water bodies to which statutory only after the initial development is successfully nature conservation designations apply, in the interests of established. Access could be taken fromthe A9 with low landscape and habitat conservation. level car parking and a shuttle bus service to the skiing areas. Alternatively, subject to feasibility, a direct Distilleries gondola link with Dalwhinnie would allow access from that community. 2.2.6 The Council will encourage expansion or development of Distillery operations at suitable sites in (3) Jeans Gully- subject to appropriate leasing the area. The following policies will apply in locations arrangements. which have attracted interest in the past, contain established facililies or have planning permission; Development proposalswill require to be accompanied by detailed management and safety plans and, where ■ Tromie Mills, Ruthven - where considered to have a significantenvi ronmental impact, opportunities exist forrenovating buildings an EnvironmentalAssessment. and developingadjoining land; Policies (2) and (3) above are consistent with the approved Structure Plan policies P52-54 (1990) and the ■ Tormore, Cromdale - where the character extant National Planning Guidelines on Skiing and setting of these Grade B listed Developments (1984). However the Regional Council buildings and the adjoiningvillage should will alter these elements of its Development Plan during be safeguarded; 1995 to reflectpolicy changes brought about by the EC Birds Directive and the EC Habitats Directive towards the Drumochter Hills SSS/. Page 10 s·eptember 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council

Tourism and Recreation Remaining Countryside

2.2.9 These activities will continue to make a vital Substantial untapped potential fortourism and contribution to the economy. The priorityis to ensure recreational usage will be promoted subject to that broadening the range and quality of facilities and compatibility with established economic activities and accommodation is balanced with protecting the areas resources; infrastructure, notably spare capacity in roads; exceptional scenic and heritage resources. Investment and amenity and conservation interests. These are the and other initiatives should be compatible with the more robust and accessible farm, forest and estate areas, following themes. with scope fordiversification and directing pressures away from the more vulnerable habitats; Communities and their Edges Location Initiative Tourist accommodation, recreation and leisure facilities Boat of Garten/Grantown steam railway extension. of a scale appropriate to the community concernedwill Garvamore/Duthil, Educational Field or other Centres. be promotedtogether with improved access to the General (see 2.3.1) recreation - linking longer distance adjoining countryside. fn particular, scope exists for footpaths east and west of the District shareduse of facilities by visitors and localpeople. together with a network of off road routes Particular initiatives include; for walkers, pony-trekking, bikes etc.

location Initiative In support of these provisions a hierarchy of visitor and Aviemore major redevelopment with new leisure facilities, information service.s associated with communities and including ice, bowling and pool; refurbishment tourist routes should be provided to promote facilities, and additional accommodation; 0lf course, manage visitors, and interpret the local environment (see indoor all-purpose hall, track an5 field facilities; and major open space provision/parks and 2.2.11 and 2.3.2). walking routes The implementati(!nof these provisionsare largely Other Main larger scale attractions including Newtonmore • matters for the public bodies and Governmentagencies, Centres Folk Park; Grantown - Steam Railway Terminus, and through various mechanisms for financialassistance, leisure facilities, craftvillage and museum; and communities and landowners (see Chapters 2-8). Kinsussie - accommodation and facilities; community leisure complex Smaller Dulnain Brldge/Dalwhinnie - selectedtourist Tourism Settlements, related developments including small caravan sites on main routes; Boat or Garten/Nethybridge/Cromdale - parking and 2.2.10 The Counci I will encourage the development of signposted walks; playing fields, golf tourist accommodation and facilities at suitable sites within or immediately adjoining communities. Sensitive Rural Areas Development potential in parts of the countrysideis limited by amenity and servicing factors. Priority will Priority lies with conservation o( the environment and given to expansion of existing facilities, proposals improvedmanagement of existing and future recreational associated with agricultural diversification or use of activities. Sensitive areas include statutory nature redundant buildings in these areas which include the conservation sites, ancient and semi-natural woodlands National Scenic Area. Elsewhere, development should be and areasof landscape importance including waterside compatible with adjoining land uses, spare capacity in land, the bulk of the uplands and principal views from infrastructure and safeguards for local heritage and main tourist routes; amenity. Proposals should either associate well with the prevailing patternof building,or be well-absorbed visually by landformor trees. location Initiative Ribbon developmentalongside rural roads should be Glenmore joint management approach, safeguards and avoided. General Development Control Policy No.3 will Corridor/Cairngorm interpretation of the national heritage with a presumption against non-essential apply throughoutthe area. development, winter sports loch An Eilean/Glen Areas of Great landscape Value with low key Banchor/Glen facilities aimed at improved public access and TromieX:reag Dubh enjoyment Drumochter skiing (see Chapter 2, 2.2.8)

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Tourism Promotion -A9 Steam Railway

2.2.11 The Council recognises the benefit of key . 2.2.14 The Strathspey Railway Company propose to gateway information sites promoting bypassed extend the steam railway from Boat of Garten to communities, alternative tourist routes, visitor facilities Cran town. This project is to be phased over 10 years and attractions, at the following strategic points adjoining commencing in 1992�93, and will be a major addition to, theA9; the areas tourist and public transportinfrastructure. It will include; (7) Ralia; ■ reconstruction of Boat of Garten Bridge (2) 8/ackmount. (see Chapter 5, 5.9.2);

Whilst the former has now been established for some ■ renovation of 8roomhill Station at a cost of time, facilitiesat the latter may be provided by the Local £162,000 (see 2.2. 16); TouristBoard and District Council and will supplement area information offices and T/Psin the main and ■ a viaduct over the River Dulnain at a cost outlying communities respeclively. of £90,000; The Council will maintain an absolute presumption ■ against commercial facilities at these locations. an underpass of the A95 at. Gaich at a cost of £362,000;

Tourist Signposting ■ a terminus at Crantown (see Chapter 3, 3.2.4). 2.2.12 Further to their general policy promoting composite signs displaying the facilities and attractions of Assistance with a funding package will be expected from bypassed communities, the Council considers that Highlandsand Islands Enterprise, the local authorities, Crantown-on-Spey, Dulnain Bridge and Cromdalecould private sector and community groups. benefit fromsuch provision on the A95 in future. 2.2.15 The Railway Company should, in discussion with Tourist Trails British Rail, consider extension of the service south (using the main line) to Newtonmore or Dalwhinnie in the 2.2.13 The Council will encourage way-marking of longer term. local trails to promote tourism, interpret the countryside/heritageand safeguard the scenic and nature Broomhill Station conservation resources of the area. Opportunities include projects based on the following routes/themes, 2.2.16 2 ha. of land and redundant properties is reserved possibly promoted in association with established for railway purposes and associated commercial and museums; visitor facilities, subject to satisfactory details, particularly in relation to access and drainage. Consideration should ■ A86 -A889 - Clan MacPherson; be given to improved footpath links with Nelhybridge in the future. ■ A95 -A939 - 89102 -Archaeological. These could incorporate small car parks, picnic sites and High Technology Business footpathsat selected locations. 2.2.17 The Councif will encourage the establishment of high technology businesses within the area. Such enterprises require self-contained, high amenity sites with good access. Subject to availability, satisfactory design and servicing, the following buifdings have potential;

■ Aultmore Lodge

■ Castle Grant.

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Roadside Development ■ cross-country skiing, new or innovative specialist pursuitsand water-based 2.2.18 The Council will continue to operate their joint activities at appropriatelocations. Water A9 Policy with the Scottish Office which presumes based recreational pursuits (except against provisionof roadsidecommercial facilities in motorised activity) and improved access to favour of concentratingservices within bypassed riverand loch edges are acceptable where communities. they are compatible with conservation and other land use and management interests. 2.2.19 The Council will also apply their General Policy No.7 for the Control of Roadside Development to the Consideration shouldbe given by Central Government, A95, A86, A983, 89152, 89153 and 8970 routes. With appropriate agencies and public authorilies to the exception of uses which conform with other policies appropriate investment or supportfor the above projects applied in the landward area, this restrictsthe spread of and related services. The Council willseek to safeguard commercial developments outwith recognised public rights of way, other footpaths and public access settlements. routes in the countryside fromdevelopment and obstruction. Advertisements Visitor Management 2.2.20 A degree of advertising is essential to many businesses, but safeguards are required in the interests of 2.3.2 The r;ouncilwill encouragethe development of a amenity and traffic safety. All bypassed communities now hierarchy /Jf centres for the purposes of providing enjoy the benefit of composite signposting. The Council information, education and interpretation of the natural will apply their General Policy No.4 for the Control of environment. Thisshould be based on; Advertisements throughout the Local Plan area. ■ a major reception facility based at COMMUNITY Aviemore; ·■ smaller localised theme centresat key Countryside Recreation places throughoutthe Districc;

2.3.1 The Council will encouragea wide range of ■ simple roadside facilities associated with recreational facilities and activities in the less fragile specificfeatures of interest. lowland countryside areas. These should be compatible with rural land us� management, nature conservation and Opportunities exist for the involvement of, and heritage interests, and should be pursued in conjunction contributions from statutory agencies, the public with other bodies. Schemes could embrace; authorities, landowners and others in appropriate circumstances. ■ an extensive network of signposted footpaths, bridleways and bike/cycling routes (segregated where possible) Former School - Duthil including more intensive use of forest 2.3.3 Scope existsto convert this property for residential, tracks. Theseshould link up the main commercial, community, or institutional use. The communities and adjoin, or providefor Council is currently assessing, with , Badenoch cross-boundary roures connecting the and Strathspey Enterprise and others, the feasibility for Great Glen Way, Speyside Way and establishing a Wood Design and Training Centre i.n Deeside(inc/. Lairig Ghru) using association with the potential for local woodlandbased established paths; craft initiatives.

■ related low-key facilities for parking, picnicking and improved public access at Cemetery selected locations along the existing road network; 2.3.4 0.5 ha. of land adjoining the burial ground at Lynchat is reserved for future needs. ■ associated archaeological trails and interpretive material; and

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SERVICES Any future consideration given to upgradingthe A 95 to Trunk Road status must weigh the potential benefits of costs for improvement being borne by the Scottish Office, A9 Trunk Road against the prospect of spending priorities being reviewed in a national rather than local context. 2.4; 1 Further to recent improvements to the Rafia and Bfackmount junctions, the Scottish Office is investigating The Planning Authority will assess and seek to minimise additional measures to upgrade the A9(T) to improve the impact of road improvements on the environment. trafficsafety. These include an experimental 3-/ane overtaking system.Given the projected increase in traffic and the District's growth and development prospects, the Other Roads Council will press the Scottish Office to consider; 2.4.4 Routes away fromthe strategicnetwork will continue to be upgraded where development ■ the scope for major upgradingof the opportunities or land use and timber extraction are Lynwilg and Granish junctions, possibly inhibited or serious traffic hazards exist. Priority will be including grade separation as a priority given to the following improvements; matter;

Route Location Phasing Cost ■ further dua fling of the trunk road,· A938 Muckrach 1993-95 £395,000 ■ and improved arrangements for cyclists Foregin bridge 1995-96 £75,000 possibly involving linking up sections of Baddengorm bridge 1993-96 £154,000 the formerroute B970 Ruthven bridge 1996-98 £205,000 Kingussie-Glenfeshie 1994-�6 £€!79,000 ■ better signposting as part of a joint project with the Regional Council and other Lagganlia-lnverdruie 1994-97 £700,000 bodies. U218 Achlean 1994-97 £177,000 U219 Feshie Bridge 1996-97 £200,000 A939 - National Tourist Route NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. 2.4.2 The Council supports the Scottish TouristBoard's proposal to promote the A939 as part of the National Given their importanceas tourist/scenicroutes, the Touristnetwork together with the provision of signposting National Scenic Area and adjoining SSSl's, the Council at suitable locations. recognises the need for extremely sensil"ive improvements to the B 970 and adjoining roads. Particular attention will Strategic Road Network be given to maintaining their rural character by minimising loss of trees and encroachment onto 2.4.3 The Council will continue upgrading the strategic adjoining habitats, together with replacement planting road nelwork as follows; (and regeneration)and reinstatement of dykes where possible. location Phasing Cost A95 Drumullie 1993-95 £350,000 Public Transport Craggan-Riverside 1993-97 £1,800,000 2.4.5 The Council will support the retention and Spey Bridge 1994-96 £510,000 improvement of rail services throughout the District, by Grahish-Kinveachy 1994-98 £950,000 pressing British Rail and Central Governmentto take Cromdale '96-later yrs £1,984,000 appropriate action to maintain an acceptable level of Drumullie-Croft James '97-later yrs £1,700,000 service. The Council will endeavour to sustain existing (bus and post bus) services in accordance with local Gaich-Craggan '96-later yrs £1,072,000 needs as follows; Broomhill-Gaich '95-later yrs. £2,680,000 A86 Creagbeag-Moylodge 1993-96 £2,900,000 ■ Newtonmore-lnverness; Moylodge-Aberarder '94-later yrs £2,500,000 ■ Allt na Claise bridge 1994-95 £87,000 Kincraig-lnsh-Kingussie; Culv. bridge 1994-95 £54,000 ■ Tormore-Grantown-Aviemore; NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. ■ Grantown -;

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■ Newtonmore-Kinlochlagganand location Phasing Cost ■ Aviemore 1993-later yrs £2,815,000 Aviemore-Coire Cas. Kincraig· 1993-97 £475,000 As required by the Transport Act 1985, the Council will Cromdale 1993-97 £430,000 secure provision of such services as it considers Dulnain Bridge 1993-95 £430,000 appropriateto meet local requirements which would, in Duthil 1994-96 £110,000 their view, not be met unless action is taken by them. In this regard, it will continue to award contracts and NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. subsidise services where the Council considers services are socially desirable. The Council will also consider requests from communities for additional services and Flooding - River Spey will awardfurther contracts where the level of use appears to just[ (y the cost, provided the Council's budget 2.4.10 TheCouncil will encourage co-ordinated can sustain this. improvement schemes by landowners/appropriatebodies as recommendedin the recent Consultant's report on the Water Supplies River Spey and its tributaries, as follows; ■ removal of gravel between SpeyDam and 2.4.6 The Council propose to improvethe quality of lnvertruim, at Broomhi/1, and along the supplies or related storage capacity(including new or River Dulnain; improvedreservoirs) as follows; ■ realignment/widening at the Spey location Phasing Cost - Dulnain/Nethyconfluences; Loch Einich 1993-95 £40,000 Grantown reservoir 1993-95 £310,000 ■ flood/overspillbanks between Spey Dam Carrbridge reservoir 1993-96 £160,000 and lnvertruim, Boat of Garten and River Kingussie--Newtonmore res. 1993-96 £320,000 Nethy; and at A viemore (see Chapter 6, 6.4.8);

NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. ■ agreed maintenance of the channel at the Spey- Feshie confluence consistent with 2.4.7 The Council proposes to install a public water the {Wildlife and CountrysideAct 1981) supply at Tullochin 1996-later years at a cost of £50,000. Section29 Order placed by the Secretary of State, together with continuing remedial NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. work on the latter, subject to agreement with Scottish Natural Heritage. Water Catchment Areas The Council recommends that such measures be 2.4.8 The Council will safeguardwater catchment areas promoted in accordance with the Land Drainage Act as shown on the Proposals Map from development, land (Scotland) 1958. use changes or other activities likely toprejudice existing or future supplies. 2.4.11 The Council will, if considered appropriate, exercise its discretionary powers under the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961 in respect of the Drainage management and prevention of obstructions to watercourses. 2.4.9 The Council will continue toadapt its capital expenditure strategy to accommodate the demands of developing communities. By ensuring that the design Flooding - Development Restraint and operation of its sewage treatment works comply with the requirements of the River Purification Board, the 2.4.12 There will be a presumption against any building Council will minimise any detriment to the River Spey development within flood risk areas, except where it is and its tributaries. The Council will seek to ensure that considered essential to continued agriculturaluse of the works are sited to minimise the impact on the land. environment, wherever possible. Priorities are shown in the following table;

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Refuse ■ the proposal forms part of a network (exceptin domestic circumstances); 2.4.13 The District Council is to centralise refuse disposal arrangements for Badenoch and Strathspey at ■ redundant masts and equipment are Granish. Planning permission exists for extension of their removed. existing landfill facility with capacity of approximately 10 years. A presumption will be maintained against ENVIRONMENT development within 400 metres of the site. Needs beyond the 10 year period are under consideration as part of a strategic Region-wide appraisal of the long Agricultural Land term options for waste management being undertaken jointly at present by the Waste Disposal Authorities and 2.5.1 The Council will safeguard areas of prime Highlands and fs/ands Enterprise. agricultural land (Macaulay Class 3. 1). Other land considered important to the continued viability of farms, 2.4.14 Notwithstanding, the Council will continue to crofts or the local agricultural economy will also be apply their General Policy No.6 relating to Refuse safeguarded. Disposal throughout the Local Plan area, and seek appropriate restoration and afteruse of redundant local tip Forestry sites. The District Council has a statutory responsibility to prepare a recycling planunder the Environmental 2.5.2 The Council wilf safeguard established commercial Protection Act 1990. Subject to a feasibility study by forestry plantations for their value to the economy Consultants, consideration will be given to broadening incfuding downstream activities and presume against the present arrangementsrelating to recycling of glass, oil development within 20 metres of their margins, in the and other waste products in order to minimise future interestsof safety and amenity. However, the Council landfill requirements. recognises the amenity, conservation and recreational value of forest areas and will encourage management and Electricity fellingpractices compatible with mixed use of such areas where appropriace. The scale of forest areas, existing 2.4.15 Development within a 6.5 metre margin of major activities and patternsof use, and their accessibilityand c electriity transmission lines will not be approved. proximity to communities will be given due consideration in assessing the importance of woodland.,in this regard. 2.4.16 Proposals to reinforce or route supplies through the Local Plan area wilf be subject to detailed assessment 2.5.3 Subject to agreement with landowners, the Council of their impact on the environment, including the scope will encourage the development of forestryin association for under- grounding lines in sensitive localities. The with rhe Draft Indicative ForestryStrategy. Planning Authority will ensure loss of vegetation is limited to that necessary for essential installation or This identifies potential; operational requirements ■ in Upper Speyside (subject to further 2.4.17 The Council will encourage development of study) for main-stream commercial afcemative energy schemes where these provide planting without prejudice to the economic benefits and are environmentally acceptable. continuity of native woodlands where these are a component of the landscape, Telecommunications and peat/and habitats; and in the Cairngorms/Monadhfiathsfor 2.4.18 The Council will consider favourably proposals ■ consolidation and expansion of native for the erection of radio masts and other woodlands. telecommunications structures provided;

■ Schemes should incorporate the following ■ existing masts cannot be shared; economic and environmental initiatives (see schedule opposite) ■ e.xisting services are not interfered with;

■ the operator is licensed (exceptin domestic circumstances);

■ visual amenity and nature conservation interests are not significantlyaffected;

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Key Themes Main locations Strategic Elements Implementing Agencies Forestry Industry Strathspey Native woodland based craftinitiatives HIE, HC, FA, Private Sector, Development Birchwoodslnitiatives Landscape lochindorb Open land e, recreation of historic landscapes, HC, FA, SNH, Private Sector lmp./Conservation Moors screening/la� scaping of mineral sites Nature Conservation Cairngorms Native woodland regeneration/planting, community Joini initiative between HC, FA, SNH, woodlands Landowners, Voluntary Sector Recreationffourism Strathspey Special attention to main tourist routes/corridors, HC, FA, SNH, Tourist board, WGS landscape enhancemen, protect views, expand Management Grants recreation opportunities - - Woodlands and Trees Designation location National Nature Reserves Cairngorms• 2.5.4 (also SSSl's or part SSSl'sl The Council will protect existing trees and Craigellachie established woodland areas including small groupsof DellWood trees or individual granny pines which areimportant landscape, wildlife and amenity features of the Abernethy Forest• countryside. These include significant areas of ancient • and semi-natural woodlands (identifiedby the former Nature Conservancy Council)incorporating important areas of remnant native forestas well as exotic *Denotes Ramsar/Special Protection Areas (or part thereof) specimens, notably associated with estatepolicies. which relate to bird, and their habitats. SPA designations Measures needed to ensure continuity and regeneration which derive fromEC Directives and Ramsar Sites impose of these features will be en.couraged. Generally, obligations on the Planning Authority to safeguardspecies development should not be sited within 20 metres of the and their habitats. trunk.� of large or mature trees, and careful consideration will be given to the effect of related access and services NB. In addition some SSSl's may be designated as SAC's on their stability. (Special Areas of Conservation)under the Habitats Directive and in accordance with the Habitats Regulations develpoment will be strictly controlled. Nature Conservation 2.5.6 The Council will have regard to the local nature 2.5.5 A presumption will be maintained against and wildlife conservation value of nominated areas when development which would have significant detrimental consideringfuture proposals for development or effecton any of the following designated nature interpretation,· conservation sites as shown on the Plan. This will apply to any statutory sites subsequently notified. ■ Wildlife: lnsh Marshes and Loch Carten/Abernethy RSPB, and Ryvoan SWT Designation location Reserves; Sites of Special Scientific River Spey-lnsh Marshes* Interest • ■ Woodlands : 5/ochd; Fanmore; Revack; Ben Alder-• Huntly's Cave; Glen Tromie; Millon; 5/uggan,· Ryvoan; Culfoich-Lettoch; Drumochter Hills* Crainish; Lynwilg; Pityoulish; Monadhliaths• Rothiemurchus-lnshriach march (8970); North Rothiernurchus Pinewoods• lnshriach birchwoods; An Suidhe­ Creag Dubh Dunachtori-Craigbui;Lynachlaggan birchwoods;Meafl an t-Sithein; Meal/ Kinveachy* Damh; Tullochroam (Loch Laggan); Binnein Moidach More Shios; Crantown Woods, Curr Wood; Loch Etteridge ■ AlltMor Marshes and Bogs : Cluny marshes; Northern Corries* Balliefurth; Docharn; loch Vaa* ■ l-leath Grasslands : An Sluggan,· Kinlochlaggan Boulder Beds lnvertromie; Newtonmore; Boat of Carten,· River Feshie Finlarig,· Skye of Curr;

■ Fens and Mires : Mullochard,· lnshriach

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2.5.9 ■ Standing Freshwater: Milton Loch; Loch Future consideration will be given to further visitor Mor,· Loch Morlich; Lochans Uvie; Loch facilities including parking, picnicking and interpretation Mhor; Loch Gynach; Loch Pityoulish,· subject to discussion with interested parties where ; Uath Lochan; Grainish appropriate. Opportunities exist in relation to; lochan; ■ Dun Da Lambh - SpeyDam, subject Co ■ FlowingFreshwater : Rivers Spey; Dulnain careful consideration of any access and Nethy. provisions;

Scope exists to identifykey interpretive/viewpointsites, ■ Lynbreack - Braes of Cromdale (A939); together with appropriate roadside facilities, in association with Scottish Natural Heritage, the RSPB and ■ Achlean; others. Scottish Natural Heritage are considering improved visitor/interpretive facilities at Creag Meagaidh. ■ Tromie Bridge. NB. Sites identified on the Proposals Map are subject to further investigation and consultation by SNH with Landscape Conservation landowners. 2.5.10 Notwithstanding the CairngormsNSA, the Council will seek to conserve areas of landscape Countryside Management importance including waterside land, open areas and 2.5.7 scenic views particularly over open water fromthe main The Council support an integrated management tourist routes. Development proposals will be considered Strategy (or the Cairngorms. This has been addressed as carefully in respect of their impacts on conservation and part of a ScoClish Officeinitiative in respect of which the the environment. Where significant, an environmental Cairngorm Working Party was set up. The Working assessment will be required. Party's reportand recommendationshave been published and a decision by the Secretaryof State is awaited. Options include setting up a Natural HeritageArea, Glenmore Corridor possibly extending to the whole of the District, together 2.5.11 with a Partnership/Executive Board comprising Given conservation, recreational and amenity representatives of the local authorities, community and interests of national/internationalsignificance, the other interest groups to implement the Strategy. Council has brought forward a Framework Plan for /he Adequate funding and resources for this purpose is Glenmore Corridor. This includes guidelines for; essential. ■ visitor management; 2.5.8 The Council propose to providevisitor facilitiesin association with the following features of interest subject ■ conservation of the natural heritage and to Scheduled Ancient Monument consent, where landscape character; appropriate; ■ established settlements. ■ Carvamore Barracks - refurbishment of Che Grade A listed building to create an Subject to discussion with the public, and agreement interpretive centre based on the 18th with statutory and voluntary bodies, this will form the Centurymilitary road network, a hostel for basis forthe provision of facilities, land management and walkers, and education facilities which development control (see Chapter 4). could be operated or managed by community interests. £308,000 is Areas Of Great Landscape Value allocated between 1992-94; 2.5.12 The Council will seek to designate Areas of Great Landscape Value where special control and management ■ Lochindorb - car park, jetty, interpretation and restorationof the Castle in 1992-93 at policies will be followed to maintain their landscape a cost of £10,000. character and secure public access, safety and enjoyment. Discussions with landowners will take place NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. in relation to the following locations;

■ Creag Dubh;

■ Glen Banchor;

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■ Loch an Eilean Archaeological Sites

■ Pityoulish;and 2.5.14 Scheduled Ancient Monuments togetherwith other recordedsites and areas of archaeological ■ Glen Brown--Dorback. significanceas shown on the ProposalsMap will be protected from impingement by development. Where appropriate, resources should be found to enable Historic Buildings excavationand recording. The Council will also encourage public access and interpretation in suitable 2.5.13 The Council will presume against development cases whichinclude,· which would adversely affect the characteror setting of all fisted buildings, including the following A-Category properties; ■ Glen Banchor - parkingand trail around decpopulated settlements; ■ Ardverickie House, ancillary buildings and ■ walled garden; Castle Roy- improvedparking and access, subject to public safety and restoration works,- ■ Ardverickie Gate Lodge, piers, bridge over the River Pauack; ■ TomPitlac Motte. Aultmore House, pavilion, gardens; ■ Where preservationof sites is not feasible, provision ■ should be made forexcavation and recording prior to Broomhi/1Bridge; development commencing through planning conditions ■ or Agreements. Developers wif/ be encouraged to Castle Grant; contribute towards the costs of archaeological work necessitated by developments. ■ Castle Grant East Lodge, entrance arch, ra_ilway bridge; Settlement Edges Castle; ■ Cfuny 2.5.15 In order to protect their identity and setting, and ■ to promote the orderly development of allocated land Croft House, Rothiemurchus; and supporting infrastructure, areas adjoining existing seulements will be protected fromsporadic development. ■ Garvamore Barracks; This does not include development or activilies for which there is an operational requirement associated with the ■ Carva Bridge; working of land for agriculture or crofting purposes or related diversification. The Council will seek lo ensure • Muckrach Caslle; that development relates well to the landscape and that communities are absorbed within their surroundings. This ■ Old Spey Bridge, Crantown; should be achieved with respect for local circumstances, existing land form and uses. Woodland, including ■ Ruthven Barracks, stables; community managed schemes, will be encouraged where; ■ Sluggan Bridge over the River Dulnain; ■ it is an integral feature of settlements or the ■ adjoining countryside; Speyside House, Grantown. ■ The followinglisted buildings are also Scheduled Ancient it wouldbe valuable as recreation or Monuments: Broomhi/1 Bridge; Garvamore Barracks, wildlife habitats; Garva Bridge; Old Spey Bridge, Grantown; Ruthven ■ and where evelopment is exposed or Barracks; and Sluggan Bridge. (See 2.5. 74). prominent.

Grant assistance is available in appropriate circumstances from Scottish Natural Heritage and the Forest Authority. Planting of predominantly native species or regeneration should complement activities from which the landscape derives a more open character, particularlywhere views or aspects are important.

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Prospects Principles

Grantown-on-Spey (population 3000) is the largest The main objectives in Grantown are to; settlement in Badenoch and Strathspey, and the pri.ndpal service and employment centre for the north-east part of D accommodate growth of the town within the District. its population has increased by 16% since its landscaped setting, consistent with 1971 during which time an average of 20 houses have maintaining local heritage assets; been built annually. The town currently supports25% of the District's jobs'. These depend primarily on services, D maximise the economic benefits deriving tourism and manufacturing. Various initiatives to from tourism; reinforce longerterm business prospects are being pursued. D meet future business needs for serviced land and premises; Sir James Grant's planned town originated in the mid 18th century and was consolidated as a Victorian resort. D enhance the High Street forpedestrians Despite substantial infilling, the fabric of its. historic core and shoppers; remains largely intact. One of the Highland's finest conservationareas, this outstanding heritage·provides an D safeguard the town's built heritage and . excellent base for economic opportunities and revitalising setting, including its semi-natural tourism in the years ahead. woodlands;

The projected return of the steam railway before the turn D upgrade the range of recreational and of the century should attract significant numbers of community facilities, including provision visitors to the town. Opportunities must be identified to forthe elderly; maximise spin-off benefits whilst safeguarding the exceptional natural environment Better tourist signing in □ secure access to adjoining amenity association with road improvements to the south is woodlands for informal recreation in the essential for promoting the town. The renowned Spey longer term; fish ings' are an established element of the local economy and must be protected. D improve the A95 and tourist signing of the town. Rising afforestedland, amenity woodlands and the River Spey give the town a magnificent setting. These factors and the outstanding built environment substantially restrict the options for expansion, and further growth appears best directed to the north-west edges of the settlement and fringe sites immediately south of the river. A 10 year supply of land for housing and other community needs is available in these localities.

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provisions for the settlement edges in this Policies and Proposals locality.

HOUSING The Planning Authority will give consideration to the use of Section 50 or other Agreements with Main Development Areas developers/landowner to secure landscaping and open space provision together with arrangements for 3.1.1 The following land is allocated forhousing (Policy maintenance by such partiesas appropriate. RS4 applies);

Area Location Size Capacity Requirements (a) SeafieldAve .. 6.0 ha. 30 houses access from Seafield Beachen Court Ave., low density in- fill above north escarpment Total ha Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated "life" of (houses) (Houses per annum Allocated Land (yrs.) (b) Seafield Ave. 12.8 150 houses Possible use of S.50 Castle Road East ha. Agreement to cover 35.3 350 17-24 14-19 surface water, road reservation, open space, landscaping District Council Housing and walkway. Consider scope for roundabout to north 3.1.2 TheDistrict Council propose to build 10 houses in on A938. Grantown in 1993-94 and a further 70 in 1995-96 at a (c) Rhuarden 0.5 ha. 9 houses retention of trees, total cost of £900,000. landscaping, open space and footpaths by 3.1.3 Kylintra Bum. In addition, eight serviced plots were made available on land off Beachen Court for the local self­ (d) Massie Road 2.8 ha. 30 houses build market. The District Council will give (e) The Parsonage 1.2 ha. 15 houses footpathI inks, buffer consideration to providing further serviced plots for first areas and retention of better trees time buyers in Grantownin future. (0 Spey Bank 0.9ha. 6 houses retain trees _,.___ ,. NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. · {h) Seafield Av. 0.1 ha. 6-8 houses Part developed.See para.2.5.1

(i) Chapel Rd. 0.2 ha. 6-8 houses see para.2.5.1 Infill

(j) Church Ave. 0.8 ha. 12-14 seepara.2 .5 .1 houses 3.1.4 In the interests of safeguarding the character of established residential areas, there will be a presumption (k) Chapel Road 0.1 ha. 4 houses see para.2.5.1 against infill housing, including sub-division of existing plots, where proposals involve; A Brief will be prepared to guide development of land between Seafield Avenue and Castle Road East. This will ■ inappropriate massing, design or consider; orientation;

■ layout - a more compact and formal ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between arrangement of buildings and streets,· properties;

■ design - with emphasis on traditional breaching established building lines; features; ■ ■ felling significant trees; ■ open space - a sequence of spaces relating well to development enclaves and each loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring other; ■ ■ occupiers; or and bufferareas - including management ■ substandard access. of existing trees and new planting. The Briefwill reflectthe distinctive form ■ There will be a presumption against further �nd character of Grantown-on-Spey, infill housing south of the river at Spey encourage appropriate integration of new Bridge given proposed uses, amenity and development and pedestrian links with the servicing considerations. traditional fabricof the town, and amenity

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EMPLOYMENT Tourism - Woodlands Marts Commerce - Town Centre 3.2.5 The Council will investigate the feasibility for redevelopment of the Woodlands Marls site and adjoining properties for tourist-related commercial use in 3.2.1 The Council will encourage consolidation of the longer term. This will be subject to land assembly commercial and officeuses within the area identifiedon and relocation of established businesses and will be the Proposais Map. The Council will apply their General without prejudice to expansion/improvementof these Development Control Policy No.2 which seeks to and existing residential uses in the interim. Development consofidate established shopping frontages. New or potential could include a gateway visitor centre or leisure replacement sh fronts should be sympathetic to the op facilities possibly in association with the steam railway charaeler of the Conservation Area and where terminus. The Council recognise !he importance of the appropriate, listed buildings. Marts and will seek discussion with the operators to identify a suitable alternative location, preferably on the Tourist Development edgeof the town.

3.2.2(a) Land comprisingthe formerSpey BridgeStation occupies a high profilelocation beside the A95. This3. 7 Heritage/Town Trail ha. site is a/located for a high amenity tourist-related use, 3.2.6 Planning permission has been given for a heritage such as a craftvillage or a heritage/conferencefacility. centre on land adjoining the (south) car park off /-ligh Any related retailing should be integrated with and Street. This will provide an opportunity for further subservient to such uses. Development could promotion of the local Historical Society's heritage walk. incorporate remaining station buildingssubject to The Regional Council will consider scope for assistance maximum retention of trees and further planting, together with waymarking and other interpretivematerial with links to riverside footpaths. associated with this and related buildings and landmarks throughout the town. 3.2.2(b) Consideration should be given by theScotlish Youth Hostel Association or other interests to providing hostel facilities in the Grantown-on-Spey locality. An Strathspey Industrial Estate opportunitymay existto incorporate such facilities within this site or alternatively, secure continued use of a 3.2.7 The Council will encourageconsolidation of redundantlisted building elsewhere in the area. business uses on the Industrial Estate. The Council recognise that small/craftbusinesses are an integral part of the wider town and important to the local economy. Caravan Site Subject to the suitability of other premises in relation to neighbouring uses and servicing, such activities will be 3.2.3 7 .5 ha. of land adjacent to the caravan parkis encouraged elsewhere. allocated for expansion. Consideration shoufd be given by the District Council to a comprehensive landscaping and planting scheme for the site. Future Business Sites

3.2.8 TheCouncil intends to acquire additionalland in Tourism - Steam Railway Grantown in 1995 or later years for business use. £350,000 is provisionally earmarked for site servicing 3.2.4 TheStrathspey Railway Company intend to develop and the provisionof 3000 sq.ft. of accommodation. 4.5 a new steam railway terminus at Grantown. This will ha. of land, south of Spey Bridge and screened in part comprise the final phase of the proposal to extend the from the A95, is reserved for this purpose subject to line from Boat of Gartenand is expected to be completed detailed assessment of feasibility and costs, including a by the turn of the century (see Chapter 2, 2.2. 7 4). The full geologicaland topographicalsurvey. Scope exists to Council will reserve 0.9ha. of land adjoining the rehabilitate the former refuse tip and mineral workings for Industrial Estate for station and related facilities. The storage-related uses. pr?ject, presently costed at £400,000, will be assisted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the District Council and NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. other interests.

Further initiatives could be pursued as part of a wider package including an enhancement scheme for the locality, and a dedicated transport link to the town centre.

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COMMUNITY The PlanningAuthority will safeguard the line of the former railwaynorth of Grantown-on-Spey and in accordance with the recent Consultant's Study wit/give Town Park consideration to the suitability of this route as a footpath. 3.3.1 Open ground together with a /ochan and woodland mark the southern entrance to the town. These Leisure and Recreation provide an opportunity to expand the Park, and 2.5 ha. is reserved for this purpose. The District Council has 3.3.6 The Council will safeguard the golf course and secured a leasing �rrangement for this land and has nucleus of community facilities (including sports fields, undertaken tree planting and footpath management, and tennis courts and bowling green) at SeafieldPark for intends to create a wetland meadow on partof the site. recreational use. Further to the recent provision of Further funding assistance may be obtained from Moray, nursery/playgroupfacilities and Scout's headquarters, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise. Consideration there will be a presumption against further piecemeal should be given to a major enhancement scheme based developmentin this locality, with the exception of upon the town's Victorian heritage with period detailing, improved arrangements for parking or servicing. incorporating the existing park and car parking.. Consideration should be given by the District Council to environmental improvementsat this location, including tree planting and improved parking facilities. Landscaped Walkways 3.3.7 0.6 ha. of land adjoining the Secondary School is 3.3.2 Reservations are made for developinga major allocated for community use. This would be suitable for system of landscaped footpathsand cycleways around an all--purpose Sports and Recreation Centre. The lhe town. These will link existing and future residential CommunityCouncil is currently investigating potential areas, open spaces/parks and other community facilities. sources of funding for this project. The Council will give consideration to contributing towards the cost of such projects in association with 3.3.8 The Council will encourage community interests to commitments fromthe District Council, community consider the scope for rehabilitation of the Curling Rinks interests, and adjoining developers. The District Council for their former use. The District Council has rep(aced may wish to co-orclinateoccasional tidying-up of the clubhouse facilities in 1993-94 at a cost of £10,000. Any Ky/intra Burn and its margins. Thiscould involve the related parking shoufd be at a suitably robust location, Scottish Conservation Project. compatible with safeguardingadjacent nature conservation interests and footpaths. Following Open Space restoration works at the former refuse tip this will revert primarily to woodland, although this locality could 3.3.3 6.2 ha. of land adjoiningthe former railway on the provide for parking, interpretive and other amenity western edge of the town will be safeguarded as open facilities, which might be considered in the context of a space.A viewpoint and seating at selected points, strategy for recreational use of the woodland area to be together with improved footpaths, tree planting and agreed with the Estate. suitable management could enhance the area for informal recreation. Grant House/Hospital Footpaths 3.3.9 The Jan Charles Hospital and Grant House, recently refurbished for the elderly, occupy neighbouring 3.3.4 The Council will safeguardfootpaths and Rights of sites on the northernfringe of the town. Land adjoining Way within and adjoining Grantown and identify these properties will be safeguarded fromdevelopment opportunities for further routes, subject to agreement with foramenity purposes and to retain scope for expansionof landowners. The District Council should consider facilities, should the need arise. introducing measures along the former railway fine to limit usage of this route to pedestrians only. Civic Amenity Site

3.3.S The CountrysideCommission and the Council 3.3.10 The District Council intend to provide a have undertaken a joint project to assess the scope for permanent civic amenity facility. A well screened site off promotion and devefopment of footpaths in this locality. the A9S at Achnagona/in is allocated for this purpose. This has been the subject of consultation with Scotrish Natural f-Jeritage and others, in terms of establishing priorities for action. A Project Officerhas been appointed to pursue this initiative.

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The Show Field Sewage Works

3.3.11 The Show Field, together with adjoining land 3.4.5 The Council will give consideration, in the context presently given over to parking, will be safeguarded from of future review of its Capital Plan, to the _allocation of development. Scope exists to use this 6.2 ha. site more resources necessary to upgrade drainage facilities at extensively for community recreationalpurposes. Gran town consistent with long term growth of the town. Opportunities for additional tree planting on its edges will In order to secure appropriate standards of amenity, there be encouraged. will be a presumption against permanent development within 90 metres of the sewage treatment works. SERVICES ENVIRONMENT Town Centre Traffic Management/Enhancement· Conservation Area

3.4.1 The Council will investigatethe scope for future 3.5.1 Policy RS5 will apply where proposals for infill traffic management and environmental improvements in development within the Conservation Area do not the town centre. A package of sensitive measures could compromise the criteria set out in 3.1.4. Development, involve; including ancillary buifdings, should be of a form and scale compatible with the character of the town and consistent with the following agreedCouncil guidelines; ■ enhancement of 1-lighStreet for pedestrians and shoppers,· ■ finishes- naturaf stone or harled walls with roofsclad in slate or similar materials; ■ additional car parking, possibly on under-­ used back/and sites; ■ design - roofs shqu/d be pitched at 40 degrees, window openings should be of ■ traffic-calmingmeasures incorporating dedicated servicing and on-street car sash and case dimensions, doors of parking. traditional proportions, and gabled dormers will be sought where appropriate; This will be subject to discussion with local businesses ■ and community groups. orientation/buildinglines - reinforcing established street frontages, possibly single storey tenement cottages on back/and sites, A95 Realignment and reinstatement of waifs;

3.4,2 The Council has examined various options for ■ satelfite dishes - preferably to the rear of realignment of the A95 between Craggan-Riverside. The buildings; route to be constructed will involve a new southern approachto Crantown, reconstruction of the Ky/intra -­ ■ open spaces - safeguard important features Spey Bridge section, and improved tourist signing of the and vistas. town. ■ The Council will keep the boundaries of 3.4.3 The Spey margins are especially sensitive and the the Conservation Area under review. Council will exercise particular care in minimising the environmental impact of these works, including any loss The Council will undertake a comprehensive of trees. The scheme will involve substantial landscaping 3.5.2 survey of mature trees within the Conservation Area in and consideration will be given to layby facilities at consultationWith landowners. This will identify suitable locations. specimens requiring surgery, selective felling and replacement. ft will seek to prolongthe life of existing Spey Bridge - Upgrading features and secure mature trees as an integral element of the town's character. Financial aid or advice will be 3.4.4 The Council propose to undei-take structural available in appropriatecircumstances. Priority will be reinforcement of Spey Bridgein 1994-96 at a cost of given to reinforcement planting in The Square and £510,000. Church A venue.

NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan.

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Amenity Woodlands

3.5.3 Mature dedicated woodlands adjoining Cranlown Cromdale are of major importance to the character and settingof the town, informal recreation and wildlife. The Council Prospects recognise their value as a timber resource, but will seek to obtain a reduced rate of extraction and retention of Cromdale (population 280) lies on the A95 close to the granny pine to ensure a diverseage structure. A 5-year north eastern boundary of the District. Recent management regime has been agreed with the Estate for employment opportunities in food processing have gone coup felling to retain the character of the most significant some way to compensating rationalisation at the amenity woodland areas. These are associated with the Distillery over the years. The availability of housing land, principal footpaths and Rights of Way, areas of local investment in drainage facilities, and the short nature conservation interest, the main settlement edges commuting distance to Grantown suggest future house i and other sensitive localties, including the River Spey building will exceed present modest rates. Heavy A95 margins. Planning permission has been given for 2 traffic throughthe village remains, however, a hazard. houses at the former Kylintra Mill site. This representsthe limit of development in this locality. There will be a strict presumption against any further encroachment of Principles building within the woodlands, in order to safeguard their integrity in the wider public interest. □ The main objectives at Cromdaleare to;

3.5.4 TheCouncil will support the focal community's □ open up new housing areas; wish to secure continued use of the main footpath systems wilhin the woodlands whilst acknowledging the □ encourage business opportunities; Estate's management requirements. The Council together with Scottish Natural J--leritageand the ForestryAuthority □ enable drainage and road improvements; are currently investigating measures, in discussion· with the Estate, to secure Crantown woodlands for their □ improve village amenities; amenity and recreational value. In this regardthe safeguard and create adjoining habitats. Council is pursuing suitable management arrangements □ with the Estate, as part of a joint initiativewith the statutory bodies and community interests. Policies and Proposals Other Trees HOUSING 3.5.5 The Council will consider the placingof Tree Preservation Orders where other trees important to the Main Housing Sites character or visual structure of the town come under threat of felling. 3.6.1 The following sites are allocated for housing (Policy RS4 applies);

Riverside Improvements Area location Size House Requirements Capacity 3.5.6 The Council will promote a package of measures (a) Tom An Uird 6.4 ha. 36 S.50 Agreement* to enhance the Spey margins including tree management (b) formerstation 0.2 ha. 4 scope for renovating and planting, upgrading and waymarking of walks and yard existing properties parking and picnicking areas. This could be achieved as 1.4 ha. part of a joint initiative involving the landowners, local (c) Kirk Road 15 authorities and community interests together with Scottish (d) westof Bridge 1.4 ha. 12 access from Kirk Road Natural Heritage aid (see 3.5). Works should safeguard (e) rear of Woodland 0.5 ha. 9 habitats and include native trees and interpretive facilities. * new access to A95 required (after completion of 10 dwellings), and substantial tree planting (RS3 applies).

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Infill SERVICES

3.6.2 Further single house sites are identified off the A95 and Kirk Road. Sewerage 3.9.1 TheCouncil propose to build a new sewage District Council Housing treatment works in 1993-97 at a cost of £430,000 on a site north of the former railway line. In order lo secure 3.6.3 The District Council intends to build 2 houses at appropriate standards of amenity, there will be a Tom An Uird in 1993-94 at a cost of£90,000. presumption against permanent development within 90 metres of the works. Access will be taken from the A95 NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. along the fineof the former railway. Public access to the Spey will be safeguarded.

EMPLOYMENT NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. Tourism Roads - A95 Improvement 3.7.1 Scope exists lo develop a small visitor facilieyin 3.9.2 The Council intends to upgrade the A95 at association with the Smoke /-louse, taking advantage of Cromdale (see Chapter 2, 4.3). Options include, its location beside the A95. This could comprise an extel)sion to include a lea-room, interpretive and sales ■ facililies subject to suitable access and parking. improvement of the existingroute incorporatingvillage footpaths and possibly car parking; or Business ■ a bypass with traffic diverted away from 3.7.2 The following sites are reserved for business use; the village together with suitable signposting ■ 0.2 ha. at the Sawmill to the rear of the village hall - suitable for storage related Pending detailed engineering investigation, lhe Council uses; will ensure that development maintains an appropriate degree of setback from the exisling route and that ■ 0.2 ha. off the Distillery road - serviced . possible bypass fines are not compromised (see 10.3). units with structural planting on adjoining ground if necessary; and ENVIRONMENT ■ 0.3 ha. at Tom An Uird - long term. Village Improvements

COMMUNITY 3.10.1 Further tree planting and undergroundingof intrusivewirescape should be considered by community Recreation interests and appropriate statutory bodies to improve local amenity. 3.8.1 The football field and adjoining land is safeguarded for open space and community use. Additional Burn Walkway recreational facilities could be provided in association with the adjoining educational hostel. Adjoining land to 3.10.2 The Council will safeguardopen land adjoining lhe northwould be suitable for a car park, subject to the burn and encourage the landowner, local interests suitable access fromthe A95. and possibly the District Council to consider an enhancement scheme comprising tree planting (including native species) and footpath links, segregatedas far as possible fromthe A95. These could include a signposted route along the former railway linking the village centre and distillery. Furtheroppo rtunities for extending the local footpathnetwork could be pursued further to the recent joint (former) Countryside Commission/1-/RCstudy (see 3.3.5).

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Development Restraint SERVICES

3.10.3 Otherland adjoining 0-omdale willbe safe- guarded from development,unless this is essential for agricultural Water and Drainage purposes, in the interests of lhe longer term development 3.12.1 The Council will consider improving basic of the village, proper infrastructuralprovision (including infrastructurein the village in the longerterm. Existing potential bypass routes)and local amenity. privatesupplies have limited capadty. ENVIRONMENT Advie Trees 3.13.1 Existing trees will be safeguarded and new Prospects planting encouraged notably in the vicinity of the former railway halt. The small village of Advie ·is located off the A95 on the edge of the Region. There are no public water supply or Enhancement drainage facilities and developments have largely been absorbed in the surrounding countryside. With 3.13.2 A small scheme could be carried out in the continuing diversification of activities at Tulchan Estate, vicinity of the old Post Office. This could include seating opportunities exist to improve the choice of house sites and planting, together with a turningand parking area for locally by consolidating the village, subject to adequate vehicles. servicing.. Principles

The priorities at Advie are to;

□ select opportunities for housing; □ safeguard village amenity; □ highlight deficiencies in services. □ Policies and Proposals HOUSING Infill

3.11.1 Housing Policy R52 will apply to sites within or adjoining the viflage subject to adequate water supply and drainage. These include;

Area location Capacity

(a) by the Manse 1 house (bl north of /opposite the hall 4 houses (c) south of station yard 2 houses (d) either side of Moor Cottage 3 houses (e) east of the Post Office .2 houses

Proposals should avoid loss of trees.

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□ · use the focalpoint by the Post Officeto Prospects promote local attractions to visitors;

Nethybridge enjoys an extremely pleasant setting beside D safeguard the main areas of amenity the Abernethy Forest SSSI and Dell Woods National woodland, consistent with the Nature Reseive with its superb native pinewoods, open community's development requirements; fields and the River Nethy. These features have detenninedthe village's distinctive linear form, with □ help strengthen and diversify the economic development comprising·a series of "streets" strung along base of the community. either side of the river. The economy relies heavily on tourism, and there is a need to broaden the area's economic base and encourage additional employment in Development Factors local seivices. Given a large local population of retirement age, and a substantial number of holiday or Several sites within and immediately adjoining the second homes this will foster a better balanced community capable of connecting to existing seivicing community. Housing for local people would help sustain networks, provide short term development opportunities. the primary school roll and discourage rationalisation of Furtherland is required for the community'smedium-­ other local services. long term needs and to provide greater choice and flexibility particularly forhousing. The outdoor centre, pony trekking and golf course draw significant numbers of visitors._ This could provide the· The main objectives are to avoid over-development impetus for broadening the range of facilities, including within the existing village and retain its character, interpretation of the local industrial archaeological including important open spaces. In order to avoid the heritage. flood plain, and other physical and amenity constraints including the NNR, development requirements can best be absorbed primarily to the north-east. This would Principles reinforce the existing "street form" based on the established roads, and involve extension of other seivice The main objectives at Nethybridge are to ; networks and possibly pumping drainage. Development would be directed away from the more sensitive partsof D ensure that new development maintains a the community with future housing located closer to the scale and form compatible with the village primary school. However, existing forestmargins would character and reflects the "street" layout; be breached and· as a priority, provision must be made to secure substantial core woodland areas. These are D protect the village setting, notably the valuable foramenity, recreation and wildlife and will adjoining semi-natural woodlands, open help integrate future development within the wider land and river edges; village setting. □ avoid encroachment of development onto open land outwith Nethybridge, and reinforce the disused railway as the village limits to the west; □ safeguard and enhance local amenities, including important open spaces;

D secure an appropriate range of community facilities and seivices;

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Policies and Proposals District Council 4.1.2 The District Council wopose to build 2 houses in HOUSING 1993-94 and a further 2 in 1996-97 at a cost of £180,000 on land at Craigmore Crescent. Development Areas NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. 4.1.1 The followingsites are allocated for housing (Policy RS4applies);

Area Location Size Capacity Requirements SHORT TERM Total Capacity Possible Building Estimated "life" of (a) Duack Bridge 0.5 6 houses shared access, set back to ha. (houses) Rate (houses per Allocated Land (yrs.) ha. avoid skylining annum) e 7 (b) lurg Road (east) 0.4 4 houses shard accesses , 21.0 168 22 ha. minimising encroachment onto adjoining (c) lurg Road (west) o.s 6 houses agricultural/forestry areas, ha. reservation for riverside Infill walk, subject to agreement with landowner. 4.1.3 In the interest of safeguarding the character of established residential areas, there will be a presumption (d) Nethybridge 1.0 10 access options include against further infill housing including sub-division of Hotel ha. houses fromCauser Road or upgrading the Mountview existing plots, where development would involve; Hotel access. Maintain open frontage escarpment ■ between hotels, Section inappropriate scale, design or orientation; 50 Agreement on open land and landscaping ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between (e) Causer 2.7 20 under development properties; (north-east) ha. houses (f) Causer (south- 0.9 12 public sector, retain ■ breaching established building lines; east) ha. houses native woodlands (g) Heather brae 0.4 2 houses low profile, tree retention felling significant trees; ha. ■ (h) former Nursery 1.8 8 houses See box below loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring ha. ■ occupiers; or Separation from the NNR and woodland management, retention of existing hedge where consistent with access visibility and safeguards for the mature Wellingtonia. Plot sizes should be a minimum of 0.75 substandard access. acres and low profile buildings are preferred . (Subject to agreement ■ with SNH) segr ated footpath links between Dell Road and NNR l1sing existing tracl s lo form an amenity woodland corridor based on the most outstanding trees and their adjoining spaces; retention of Local Needs Housing regenerating woodland within development plots; a eement with SNH on safeguards for any significant botanicaf interest 4.1.4 0.6 ha. of land opposite the playingfield is o (i) north of Stables 0.8 up to 9 comprising three building allocated for low-cost l cal needs housing. Development ha. houses groups with single access, will be subject to-Section 50 Agreement in relation to this Section50 Agreement to use and a Housing Association or similar projectis maintain open frontage encouraged. Proximity to community facilities makes this (I) west of 8970 0.8 4 houses frontage planting, site particularly suitable for specialist accommodation for ha. common building line setback, shared access the elderly. This allocation reflects particular local where possible concerns. The site represents part of a wider area MEDIUM--LONG TERM identified for amenity and community uses, and would otherwise have been safeguarded forthese purposes. In (j) School Road 4.5 30 See box below ha. houses accordance with the community's wishes, the Planning Authority will not therefore support developmentof the (k) Craigmore Road 1.6 10 ha. houses site for other purposes. Subject to agreement with Scottish /-lomesand the District Council, Albyn Housing small groups of dwellings separated by treedcompartments with safeguards for important specimens, including those within plots. Society intend to pursue an interest in providing local Shared accc�s and services, selected road improvements, set back to needs accommodation in Nethybridge. retain treed character consistent with daylighting and amenity considerations, and segregated footpaths including reservations for future routes into adjoining woodland where appropriate

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h EMPLOYMENT from the Scottish Sports Council and Moray, Badenoc and Strathspey Enterprise. Business Golf Course 4.2.1 The following sites are allocated for business purposes; 4.3.2 The Council will safeguard the existing golf course at Abernethy and encourage extension onto largely open ■ the former station and redundant ground to the north to create an 18-hole facility. Some. · properties together with 0.8 ha. of land,· 20 ha. is safeguardedlor this purpose. In the longer term and scope may exist to centre related facilities at Bafliemore. Provision should be made to safeguard Castle Roy and its immediate environs and ensure adequate separation from ■ 0.2 ha. north of CraigmoreRoad subject to overhead transmission lines. Consideration should be road improvements. Development will not given by the District Council and Moray, Badenochand be supported before work has started on Strathspey Enterpriseto the scope for a feasibility study. the development of the adjoining housing site (1. 1 (k)). Development will require to be designed and screened to ensure that SERVICES the wooded character of this approach to Nethybridge is protected. Road Improvement

These could accommodate service enterprises, related 4.4.1 The Council proposes to continue to widen Causer accommodation and storage; or tourist uses including Road as resources become available. A reservation will self-catering, hostel, other accommodation, or related be made for these works which include a footpath, and ity. Uses commercialactiv and activities will require to mature trees will be avoided wherever possible. be compatible with neighbouring residential amenity. The Regional Council will give consideration in the context of its capital plan review to the scope forland Footpath acquisition, site servicing and business accommodation in the event of demand materialising. In appropriate 4.4.2 The Council will give consideration to provision of circumstances assistance may also be available from a footpath alongside the 8970 between Duackbridge and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise. the Golf Course, as resources permit.

Tourism Drainage

4.2.2 0.3 ha. of land adjoining Duack Burn and setback 4.4.3 The Council will keep under review the need for from the GamesField is reserved for tourist related upgrading sewage treatment facilities consistent with development. Subject to suitable access and parking this future developmentrequirements and River Purification would particularly suit a facility requiring waterside Board standards. In order to secure appropriate standards location and close proximity to a tourist route. Potential of amenity, the Council will maintain a presumption uses include an angling museum or interpretive facility against permanent development within 90 metres of the which could incorporateresearch information. This is an sewage treatment works and will give consideration to opportunity for a well-designed prestigious facifity. the a/location of resources to upgradeor improve sewage Particular care will be required to retain the established treatment facilities at Nethybridge, in the context of future woodland setting, and ensure sensitive remodelfing of review of its Capital Plan. ground including any adjustment to the burn margins. ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY Walks Recreation 4.5.1 The extensive network of footpaths within and 4.3.1 The Council wilf safeguardthe nucleus of adjoining the village will be safeguarded. The former community and recreational facilities in the village, CountrysideCommission and the Council have including the community centre, the bowling green and completed a joint project to assess the scope for the tennis courts,- and football ground. The District Council development and promotion of walks around will give considerationin appropriate circumstances to Nethybridge. Priorities for action will be identified and improving and upgrading sportsand recreational facilities scope may exist for interpretationin relalion to local as the need arises. Funding assistance could be obtained industrial archaeological sites including the boringmill at Balnagowan; the iron smelting works at lower Dell,

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sawmill and logging sites at Coulnak:yle, and several Settl�ment Edges floating dams upstream. These proposals will be subject to consultation with Scottish Natural Heritage and other 4.5.5 land adjoining Nethybridge which is important to interests (see 4. 10.2). the community's setting, nature conservation or the rural economy and not allocated for specific purposes, will be Amenity safeg1,1ardedfrom sporadic development. This includes Abernethy Forest SSS!and Dell Wood NNR, commercial 4.5.2 The Council will safeguard remaining open spaces and other woodland, togetherwith farm and croft land important to the character and amenity of Nethybridge, and areas liable to flooding or erosion by river action. including the open approaches to the village; 4.5.6 The Council will seek agreement with landowners ■ from the south - the games field, the field in relation to the management of forest areas adjoining to the west of it and woodland; and the vilfage with a view to retaining mature woodland in association with settlement edges, main footpaths and ■ from the north - fringe areas to the west of recreation areas. The Council's objective is to retain the the 8970, the escarpment between the treed character and setting of Nethybridge. It will seek to hotels, and the hotel gardens. discourage clear felling operations in adjoining forest areas in favour of a management regime which will The Council will encourage local interests and achieve continuity of woodlands and diversity in the age appropriatestatutory bodies to undertake minor works to structure of trees. Community involvement in improve the appearance of the viflage as follows,· maintaining and creating recreational access into woodland areas in future will be encouraged. ■ tree planting and attention to fencingby the football ground;

■ a new bus shelter and litter bins by the bridge;

■ improved surfacing of the hotel car park in association with the tourist information point.

L ynstock - Lower Del I

4.5.3 Scope exists for an environmental enhancement scheme in the Lynstock - Lower Dell locality. A package of measures could be implemented by community and statutory interests in association with landowners including woodland management, enhancement of open spaces and paths, undergroundingwirescape and street lighting. The District Council have indicated a willingness to investigate these possibilities further, subject to funding assistance and will approach Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprisein this regard.

River Nethy Margins

4.5.4 The Council will safeguard existing paths alongthe soulhern marginsof the River Nethy for amenity and recreational purposes, and encourageenhancement of walks and public facilities. Agreement will be sought withthe landowner to secure reinstatement of woodland of mixed age and species to maintain the river margins as a major green corridor through the village. Reinstatement of woodland should involve native species.

Page 32 "' September 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council Dulnain Bridge Policies and Proposals HOUSING· Prospects Development Areas Dulnain Bridge is located at the junction of the A95 and A938. Projected realignment of the former will bypass the 4.6.1 The following sites are allocated for housing village, bringing important loca·1 safety and amenity (Policy RS4 applies),· advantages. However, established businesses benefit substantially from passing trade, and prospects depend on Area Location Size Capacity Requirements promoting commercial servicesand developing new (a) Fraser Road 1.5 h;i. 12 houses set back from existing opportunities. The proximity of Dulnain Bridge to a woodland edge. avoid wet wider range of servicesin Grantown, together with a new grasslands and integrate Imp. specimen trees, drainage system, could increase the'attractiveness of the wherever possible. village for house building in the future. (h) Waulkmill 1.0 ha. 8 houses occupying the lower ground subject to surface The main development factors include steep afforested water drainage, footpath ground, dedicated woodland and crofting areas. links, shared access and Opening up land for future community and tourist uses connection to the public will inevitably involve breaching such areas which drainage system presently hold the village tightly to the river edges. (cl east of 0.1 ha. 2 houses Laggonn (d) School Rd 0.2 ha. 2 houses Principles (e) Fraser Rd 0.1 ha. 1 house (f) School Rd 2.0ha. 16-20 longer term. avoid wet The main planning requirements at Dulnain Bridge are to; houses grasslands and integrate imp. specimen trees, □ wherever possible offset the impact of bypassing; (g) rear of Skye 0.2 ha. 2 houses access from Skye of Curr of Curr Hotel road -·�� □ identify additional housing land;

□ promote tourist activity in the village; District Council

□ safeguard the established woodland 4.6.2 The District Council proposes to build 2 houses off setting; School Road in 1993-94 at a cost of £90,000.

□ improve infrastructure, notably in roads NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. and drainage. Infill

4.6.3 In the interest of safeguarding the characterof established residential areas, there will be a presumption against further infill housing including sub-division of existing plots, where development would involve;

■ inappropriate scale, design or orientation;

■ inadequate plot size or spacing between properties;

■ breaching established building lines;

■ felling significant trees;

■ loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring occupiers;or

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Tourism Roads -A95

4.7.1 Land enjoying a high-amenity woodland setting at 4.9.1 The Council will reserve land east of Oulnain · the entrance of the village off the A95 is allocated for Bridge in association with future realignment of the A95. tourist-related development (incfudingfacilities identified This will include new access links to the village to the at 4.9.4 below) subject to Management Agreements to north and south. Care will be required to minimise the safeguard existing trees. Particular care will be essential impact of a new river crossing on the woodland and with design and layout to avoid significant loss of, or riversidewalks forwhich new underpassarrangements damage to trees, and to integratethese facilities within will be integrated where appropriate; and to secure the established woodland setting. High standards in appropriate treatment of any embankment or bunding, relation to siting and design will be expected at this including tree planting. prestigious gateway location and opportunitiescould involve a visitor centre or museum associated with 4.9.2 The Council will assist local interests with the reception facilities. This could include information about provision of "strung-bow" signposting to promote local history and mineral workings. Consideration should established businesses and opportunities within the be given to_creating a pedestrian link with the Outdoor bypassed community. Centre. Drainage Business 4.9.3 The Council installed a sewage treatment works on 4.7.2 0.2 ha. of land south west of the play park is land immediately south-east of the village and upgraded allocated for service business use in association with mains infrastructureat Oulnain Bridge during 1993-95 at future development of this back/and for other community a cost of £430,000. In order to secure appropriate needs. standards of amenity, a presumption against permanent development will be maintained on land within 90 COM_MUNITY metres of the site. Recreation Car Park The Council propose to construct a car park at 4.8.1 The play park offSchool Road will be safeguarded. 4.9.4 Oulnain Bridge during 1996-97 at a cost of £11,000. Additional facilities including perhaps a bowling green 0.1 ha. of land adjoining and tennis court would be suitable on adjoiningland. the A95 at the entrance to the village would be suitable for this purpose and associated picnic and information facilities, and as partof an 4.8.2 The former footballpitch remains the most integrated package of measures (see 4.7.1 ). Visitor appropriate site for a Recreation Ground and the District reception facilities of this kind offer an ideal opportunity Council should continue to discuss the possibility of for promoting local attractions. bringing this land back into public use in the longer term, together with suitable pedestrian access to the village. Proximity of the proposed A95 may necessitate re-­ ENVIRONMENT orientation of this facility, north to south. Amenity Woodland Open Space 4.10.1 The Council will safeguard remaining woodland 4.8.3 The Council will safeguardthe greens by Curr and important groups of trees and encourage Road and the War Memorial. management necessary to secure varying age structure and species. The following are especia/fy significant; 4.8.4 A small scheme comprising planting, seating and possibly a formal garden would enhance open land off ■ by the River Oulnain; Fraser Road, unsuitable for development because of its limited depth. ■ the dedicated Oulnainbridge, Ballintomb and Curr Wood plantations;

■ e..xoticspecimens and other mature trees within individual property boundaries.

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In appropriatecircumstances, the Council will consider Policies and Proposals placing Tree Preservation Orders where important trees come under threat of felling. HOUSING. Footpaths and Walks Infill 4.10.2 Where consistent with the sound management of established land uses, the Council will safeguard existing 4.11.1 Policy RS2 will apply to infill housing at Skye of walks and encourage measuresto develop footpaths in Curr. Scope exists for a maximum of up to 15 further the Dulnain Bridge locality. Subject to agreement with dwellings. Development should comprise; landowners scope exists to promote routes to the; ■ buildings held tightly to the margins of the ■ Roches Moutonees; townshiproad to reinforce the established settlement pattern; ■ riverside, with a viewpoint indicator and interpretationof MuckrachCastle and ■ houses orientated with main ridges parallel Dulnain Bridge (listed building); to the road and building lines established by neighbouring properties; ■ Ballintomb Standing Stones and the Spey; Strathspey Railway and a possible "hall" ■ plots with a minimum frontage of 35 serving the village. metres to give reasonable separation between propertiesand retain the The Council and the former CountrysideCommission prevailing low density building character; have undertaken a joint study to identifyopportunities for and extendingthe local footparhnetwork. The Council consider the above routes couldcomprise part of a future ■ extra layby/passing places provided by countryside scheme and scop·e may exist for assisting developersat appropriate locations within communfty interests with related works. or adjoining plots, in the interests of traffic safety. The Council will pursueSection 50 Agreements for this purpose where necessa_ry.

Furtherrenovation o_f existing buildings will be Skye of Curr encouraged. There will be a presumption againsc back/and development or small clusters of houses. Prospects EMPLOYMENT The traditional crofting community of Skye of Curr extends for approximately 2 miles south from Dulnain Bridge. Houses are located either side of the public road Commercial taking advantage of views and the fine southerly aspect. These factors together with the recent provision of mains 4.12.1 The Council will encourage expansion of the water and drainage could attract further building in the Heather Centre. 0.8 ha. of adjoining land is allocated for future. The I-featherCentre, close to the A95, attracts this purpose subject to availability. significant numbers of visitors but occupies a restricted site. ENVIRONMENT Principles Rural Uses

The Local Plan priorities are to; 4.13.1 The better inbye land and forestryadjoining the community will be safeguarded. D maintain the settlement's linear character; □ safeguard adjoining rural land uses and amenity;

□ provide for expansion of commercial facilities.

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■ at Glenmore: relating to the native Caledonian Pinewoods zone, the wider Glenmore Forest Park and loch Morlich, together with sylvicultural and recreational activities; - recent redevelopment ofthe Corridor Forest Park Visitor Centre. ■ at Coire Cas: relating to the mountain and · Background plateau zone, together with associated leisure activities; - upgrading of existing Further to Chapter 2, (2.5.11) the Council recognises the visitor facilities and controlled access to integrity of the corridor linking from the Spey into the the top of Cairngorm, in order to minimise Cairngorms, its distinctive conservation features and the effectson the environment, avoid conflict mounting visitor pressures. Certain objectives follow and manage visitors on the summit. which the Council believes should be adopted as the basis for co--ordinated action and management in future years. Other Land Use and Conservation

4.14.3 Every encouragement will be given to active Policies and Proposals conservation measures where these are aimed at sustaining the natural heritage interest and restoringor Development enhancing the underlying fauna, flora, scenery and manmade heritage features of each transitional zone. 4.14.1 Whilst reasonable consolidation and Initiatives by the Forestry Commission to extend native improvement of establishedbusinesses is acceptable in pinewood management principles within their holdings, principle, the Council will maintain a strong presumption by the ChairliftCompany to seed damaged pistes, and in against further new development throughout the area, the past by the Nature Conservancy Council to re­ except where this is considered essential for the proper establish vegetation at the natural tree line are examples. management of visitors. This will generally comprise measures to avoid; Access

■ conflict between uses and activities; 4.14.4 Access to the above facilities will continue to dependpredominantly upon motor vehicles. ■ hazard or jeopardy to public safety; Consideration should be given in the context of an overall strategy for public access and related information ■ · damage to the environment; or otherwise to; involve ■ the need for car parking, including ■ refurbishment/extensionor replacement of opposite the Hayfield,· buildings, where proposals should be of a scale subservient to or consistent with the ■ consideration of the scope for year--round existing property, and uses do not shuttle bus services connecting the main adverselyaffect amenity. visitor centres and A viemore;

Interpretive Facilities ■ the construction of suitable intermediary off-roadviewing points. 4.14.2 Basic information and other facilities for visitors should be concentrated at a limited number of focalions The prospect of a long term light railway has been related to the principal habitat/landscapezones which mooted, although financial viability is questionable. can be entered; Replacementof the Caire Cas chairliftby a suitable new uplift system should be considered as part of any upgradi o( facilities. In assessing any proposal forsuch at lnverdruie: relatingto the floodplain ng ■ a system, the Council will take full account of its effects and pastoraVmixed woodlandzone, on the environment. together with traditional Highland estate activities; - a major visitor facility located in the former sand quarry.

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4.14.5 Considerable erosion and degradation of habitats accompanies the ever-increasing numbers of people using the corridor. The Council and a wide rangeof other interested parties have carried out reinstatement of paths and other damaged ground. However, the intrinsic sensitivity of the terrain and its wildlife, togetherwith the specialqualities associated with a mountain experience, point to greater channelling of visitorsand reinforcement of core paths and other infrastructure in the longer term. The Council is supportiveof improvedvisitor management and information where this would assist public enjoyment and safeguard the environment. A partnership of local and national statutory and voluntary bodies led by the local TouristBoard has commissioned Consultants to address the management of public access, interpretiveand information facilities at Cairngorm. The Council will have regard to the findingsof this study in the context of future proposalsfor development and interpretive provision.

Investment

4.14.6 The Council considers that new management methods and a substantial increase in Government funding are essential to resolve these issues.

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Page38 September 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council II Carrbridge Development Options Prospects The choice of land forfuture housing is restricted by Carrbridge (population 450) is the gateway village at the physical constraints, adjoining land uses and amenity northern end of the District. Lying less than 2 miles from considerations. These include commercial forestry, the the A9 at the intersection of importantlocal tourist routes, Golf Course, exceptional amenity woodlands, and the village is renowned for its Landmark Visitor Centre, crofting and farm land along the river floodplain. Away one of the Region's principal attractions. This generates from these areas, a number of sites are capable of being substantial spin-off benefits and supports a range of year­ developed. round tourist accommodation and activities which could be expanded. In the longer term however, the most appropriate development opportunities involve open land and Growth of the village has accelerated significantly in forestry areas to the south--east, subject to improved recent years. With more than £1 million either invested access. or programmed in new primary school, water supply and sewage treatment facilities increasing pressures for house building, supporting economic activities and community needs are anticipated. However, a balance must be maintained with safeguarding and enhancing the local Policies and Proposals environment - notably the exceptional native woodlands, river and historic bridge which are integral parts of the HOUSING village's character. Principles Expansion Areas 5.1.1 Thefollowing sites are allocated for housing The main requirements at Carrbridge are to; (Policy R54 applies);

□ maintain a good distribution and choice of Area Location Siz:e Capacity Requirements housing sites for the short term; (a) Dalrachney 0.8 ha 16 approved courtyard l.odge houses scheme with footpath links □ secure access improvements to open up a to village and landscaping longer term supply of housing land; (b) Station Road 0.9ha 25 Housing Association/ houses mixed residential scheme, improved access, set back □ consolidate the range of visitor fromthe river accommodation and facilities, consistent (e) off Rowan 1.2 ha 16 limits of development with community needs and amenity; Park houses served from Carr Road/Rowan Park □ reduce the visual impact of industrial developments from the A9 including 5.1.2 substantial screening; The following land is reserved forlonger term housing (Policy RS3 applies); □ protect the character of established residential areas; Area Location Si:z:e Capacity Requirements (a) offCrannick 1.8 ha 20-25 Improved access □ improve public access and open up the Place comprising a new link to the B9152 extending river edges for recreation; . (b) south of Carr 3.8 ha 50-60 Crannick Place; and Road including partialwidening □ safeguard natural assets and enhance the of Carr Road, stopping--up at a suitable location and a village centre, notably community footpath. Woodland woodlands and the riverside. should be retained as far as possible to create buffers between existing and future development.•

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A Development Brief will be prepared for these areas to guide layout and phasing, service provision, woodland EMPLOYMENT retention and new planting, and other amenity requirements, including density. Tourism - Landmark Centre

*The Planning Authority will expect to enter a Section 50 5.2.1 The Council will encourage consolidation of the Agreement with the landowner/developerto secure Visitor Centre lo complement new reception, heritage suitable access and management of woodland edges and facilities, and forest trails. Further development is subject open space. to safeguarding the wooded settingand satisfactory servicing. Consideration should be given to improved screening of the site frontage. Commercial

Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated ulife" of 5.2.2 Subject to availability, 0.2 ha. of land ha. (hoU$eS) (houses per annum) Allocated Land (yrs.) incorporating redevelopment of Smithy Croft is allocated 46.8 850 47 18 for commercial or other retail use, possibly incorporating a museum, together with parking and links lo future riversidefootpaths. District Council Chalets 5.1.3 The District Council intend to build further general needs houses at Carrbridge at a cost of £540,000 as 5.2.3 0.8 ha. of land, comprising part of the Dafrachney follows; 8 dwellings in 1992-93 and 4 in 1994-95. Lodge policies, could accommodate a limited number of self--catering units, subject to adequate setback and NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. retention of trees. Planning permission has been given for conversion of out-buildings to form a public house. The District Council should give consideration to providing serviced residential plots in Carrbridge in future. Tourist Office 5.2.5 Consideration should be given to the provisionof Infill permanent TouristOffice facilities in the village. 0.1 ha. of land adjoining the car park is reserved. 5.1.4 In the interests of safeguardingthe character of established residential areas, there will be a presumption against the sub-division of existing plots where Business development would involve; 5.2.6 3.6 ha. of vacant land west of the A9 is af/ocated ■ inappropriate scale, design or orientation; for business uses. Whilst direct access to the trunk road will not be permitted, this site could accommodate ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between expansionof the sawmill or another single-user, subject properties; to slrong roadside planting and bunding. 5.2.7 A further 0.8 ha. adjoining the above site to the ■ breaching established buildinglines; west is allocated for smaller scale operations.

■ felling significant trees; 5.2.8 Withoutprejudice to expansion or improvement of existing businesses, there will be a presumption against ■ loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring further development of storage-related or similaruses on occupiers; or land between the road and river west of the A9. In the longer term, opportunities may exist to relocate existing ■ substandard access. uses and to undertake substantial planting to screen prominent adjoining industrial uses.

5.2.9 0.7 ha. comprising part of the Station yard is suitable for nest units, subject to compatibif ity with railway operations and release of surplus land by British Rail. Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise may wish to consider providing such facilities as demand arises. Page 40 ..

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COMMUNITY Cemetery 5.3.4 Recreation The District Council have recently extended Carrbridge Cemetery at a cost of £50,000. This has involved clear felling of trees on 0.12 ha. of adjoining 5,3.1 The Council wilf safeguard the foflowingopen land to the north. There will be a requirement for spaces for community leisure and recreational use; boundary walls to match the existing, upgradingthe ■ access to Station Road on the present line to minimise the sports groundand new changing loss of trees, diversion and safeguards for footpaths, and rooms; replacement planting. ■ land adjoiningthe primary school, suitable for bowling and putting greens, gardens Public Toilets and seating. 5.3.5 The District Council has recently built new public Burnsideland runningthrough Ardachaigh towards the conveniences at Carrbridge at a cost of £26,000. This War Memorialcould be enhanced to create a public park involved demolition and replacementof the existing with recreationfacilities. facilities by the car park.

The District Council has allocated £25,000 in 1993-94 for the provision of a bowling green. Furtherpossible locations include land beside the golf clubhouse which SERVICES could have the benefit of shared pavilion facilities, and open space at Ardachaigh. Drainage

Golf Course 5.4.1 The Council has recently completed a new sewage treatment works at Carrbridgeat a cost of £589,000. In 5.3.2 Approximately 20 ha. of land between order to secure appropriate standardsof amenity, a Baddengorm and Tolquhonie Woods is reserved for presumption against permanentdevelopment will apply future extension of the golf course, subject to agreement within 90 metres of the plant. with the landowner. An 18-hole facility could incorporate,· Roads ■ existing woodland and associated habitats 5.4.2 including glades and other stands of trees, The substandard Estate access at Dalrachney Beag water features and footpaths; is not suitable as a main A9 link to the village. The Council recommends that the Scottish omce and landowner investigate measures to close this route to further broadleaved planting; ■ public use. ■ improved club-house accommodation and parking. Footpath

Consideration should be given by Highlands and Islands 5.4.3 The District Council should give priority Enterprise and the District Council to assist the Golf Club consideration to providing a footpath from Carr Road to with a feasibility study. the school via the playingfields.

Primary School Lorry Parking

5.3.3 The Council will keepunder review the need for 5.4.4 Subject to agreement with operators, part of the additional accommodation at the Primary School village car park is dedicated to lorry parking. consistent with projected growth of the village. Land within the site is available for expansion should the need arise.

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Village Centre ■ the Landmark Centre; 5.5.1 The Council will encourage a package of measures within the curtilages of individual to enhance the village centre. Thiscould involve joint ■ properties. action by local authorities, statutoryinterests and community groups to achieve; The Council will give considerationto placing TPOs where these or other trees come under threat of felling. ■ a facelift for selected properties and screening whereappropriate; Footpath and Walks ■ improved treatment of public areas and provision of street furnituretogether with 5,5.4 Further to the recent provision of a new footbridge rationalising signage; at Ellan the Regional and District Councils, as part of a joint countryside scheme, are continuing to reinstate ■ additional tree planting (including native riverside footpaths. Subject to agreement with species) by the car park and in association landowners, consideration will be given to replacing the with a footpath and open space running footbridge at Dalrachney Lodge to providefor a wider through to the War Memorial; network of circular walks.

The Council will safeguard footpaths and rights of ■ undergrounding wirescape. 5.5.5 way throughout the village and will pursue access agreements with landowners in respect of new paths, Community Woodlands notably; 5.5.2 The Council will safeguardEllan Wood and ■ alongside the river including a route lo encourage initiatives by communiry groups q.ndother Lochanhully; interested parties to secure; ■ on the golf course; ■ woodl,md management - including tree plantingand removal of non-native species ■ through Carr Wood. to maintain a balanced age structure; ■ Consideration will be given to promoting these and ocher public access - footpath management, walks with signposting and interpretative material as part possibly including voluntarywarden of a Countryside Scheme, possibly involving a Seasonal scheme; Ranger service. Particular care will be applied in relation to design and materials to ensure new paths integrate ■ education facilities - better information and successfully into the landscape. interpretation, incfuding, for example, the provision of nest boxes; Settlement Edges ■ amenity- protectionof the war memorial, 5.5.6 There will be a presumption against development cemeteryand curling pond. on land adjoining the village which; A management plan incorporating these objectives has ■ supports important rural land uses; been agreed wilh the community for land in the Council's ownership. Seleeled works by the Planning Authority will be carried out subject to available funding. ■ is at risk to flooding/erosionby river action; Opportunities exist for contributions from Scottish ■ Natural Heritage and the ForestryAuthority. contributes to the village's setting; or

Other Trees ■ is uneconomic to service

5.5.3 Important woodland and trees will be protected throughoutthe village. Significant groups exist by;

■ the River Dulnain;

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□ safeguard significant landscape features at Creag Dubh and Milton Loch and farm, Boat of Garten heath, woodland and water features, including the River Spey, which are Prospects important to the village's setting. Despite its location offthe main road network, Boat of Development Options Garten (population 450) is a well established tourist centre. Local heritage attractions include the Steam The main growth options lie to the north and south of the Railway, the nearby RSPB Loch Garten Reserveand Golf village. Assessment of the suitability of land in these Course. These draw substantial numbers of visitors and localities for housing and related community needs, provide the impetus forsupporting facilitiesand reveals a number of importantplanning considerations. accommodation. The gradual expansion of timber These include; processing and distribution operations at Drumullie has diversified the employment base, and further service (1) to the north - although of negligible agricultural businesses could emerge. Almost 100 houses have been v lue, these open a d exposed heath lands give the built during the past decade in Boat of Gartenand the � � village a veryprominent edge. Access roads have limited adjoining landward area, many comprising holiday or capacity and pumping of sewage would be necessary �econd homes. However, land shortages and from lower ground; infrastructural deficiencies now need to be overcome to enable further growth. (�) t? _the south -_ land here includes extensive forestry, s1gnif1cant amenity and recreational areas, together with The village has developed in a distinctive linear form some_groun? previously allocated for development. largely to the west of the railway. its pleasant ambience Prominent ridges, pockets of native pinewoods and owes much to the proximity of the River Spey, mature existing footpaths require protection and sensitive trees and impressive rows of Victorian villas. Further m n geme t, alt ough hese features could be integrated g existing village roads would impinge � ? � � ! de�elop�ent alo� w1thm a res1dent1al environment. Upgrading Kinchurdy on its settingand increase servicingcosts and distances to Road should be avoided to retain its character, leaving facilities. Whilst there is a need to consolidate the the most appropriate point of access immediately west of village, higher density estate housing and insensitive infill the village. threaten to erode its character and setting. This indicates land to the south as the preferred option. Principles �owev:r, this area is unlikely to be opened up 1mmed1ately and alternative land must be identified for the short term. The main planning objectives are to; □ promote Boat of Gartenas a local tourist olicies and Proposals centre themed as the "Osprey" village; � □ examine the long-term growth options for HOUSING that the_vill?ge and ensure development mamtams a form and scale compatible Expansion Areas with its existingcharacter and amenity; 5.6.1 The following land is allocated forhousin g □ avoid further ribbon development and (Policy RS4 applies); consolidate the "street-form" of the village; □ discourage unsympathetic infill Area location Size Capacity Requirements c development; (a) north of Birh 0.8 15 houses edge planting extending Grove- ha. around existing Church Drive developments, Section 50 □ sustain an appropriate range of community Agreement facilities; (b) south of 1.3 15 houses adequate access visibility. Deishar Road ha. The Council expects the □ overcome key servicing deficiencies, development to include notably drainage; an element of sheltered housing

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5.6.2 7.7 ha. of land adjoining Boat of Garten to the south-west is allocated for housing with capacity for approximately 120 dwellings. The Council will prepare a Development Brief for this area incorporating future community provision (see 5.8.1/2 and 3). This will co­ Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated "life" of ordinate; ha (houses) (houses per annum) Allocated land (yrs.) 1 o.s 150 11 13 ■ layout/uses;- based on the established "street formn with a mix of residential . opportunitiesincluding accommodation Infill for local needs and the elderly, and · serviced sites together with other market 5.6.3 In the interests of safeguarding the character of requirements,· establishedresidential areas, there will be a presumplion against further infif/housing including sub-division of ■ density/design;- with emphasis on existing plots, where developmentwould involve; traditional building styles and overall spacingreflecting the existing village Ii inappropriate scale, design or orientation; character. A design competition may be appropriate; ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between properties; ■ services and access; - includingphased extension of roads, water and drainage ■ breaching established building lines; together with guidelines for street lighting, pedestrian links with existing footpaths and the village, and possible provision for ■ fellingsignificant trees; cyclists; ■ loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring ■ landscaping/amenity;- in order to occupiers; or safeguard the adjoining ridge as a "green" ■ corridor (see 10.1), provide guidelines for substandard access. selective felling and managementof woodland, and retain trees on the District Council settlement edge consistent with amenity and views, new planting and treatment of 5.6.4 The District Council intend to build further houses open areas; and at Boat of Garten as follows;4 dwelfings in 1993-94; 4 in 1994-95; and 4 in 1996-97 at a cost of £540,000. ■ safeguarding of natural heritage; - the Further land will need to be acquired for this purpose and Council recognises the need to minimise the District Council will give consideration.to the the impact of the development on the provision of serviced plots in future if demand arises. important habitat surrounding the development area. Consideration will be NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. given, in particular, to measures designed to minimise disturbance in the woodland south and west of the development area. Thesemeasures will include management of the woodland and footpathlayout.

This will be subject to a detailed site analysis and ground survey, and Section 50 Agreement with landowners/developers will be required to secure these provisions and the release of land where appropriate.

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EMPLOYMENT as part of a business package associated with workshops co the rear. Hotel COMMUNITY 5.7.1 Potentialexists for extension of the Boat Hotel to provide a swimming pool and additional leisure facilities. Facilities O. 1 ha. of land with planning permission is allocated for this purpose. 5.8.1 Following recent improvementsto Deishar Primary School, the Council will safeguarda range of other Caravan and Camping Park facilities for community/recreational use. These are;

5.7.2 -0.6 ha. adjoining the caravan and camping site is ■ the pi ay park and football ground, where reserved for expansion of these facilities. Strong plancing scope exists to improve changing facilities; of the site will be encouraged to improve shelter and amenity. ■ the former curling rink which could revert to its original use; Steam Railway ■ the village hall; 5.7.3 The existing Station properties and adjoining land is reserved for expansion of the Steam railway, related ■ the golf course and tennis courts. operational space and visitor facilities. These could include a museum, tea--room, and extra parking 5.8.2 A further 1.6 ha. of land adjoining the football provision with the existing bridge providing a convenient pitch is set aside for community purposes in the future, link to the village centre. The B-listed station, signal box including possibly an additional playingpitch/bowling and bridge will be safeguarded. The Railway Company green, or informal recreation facilities (including a small are encouraged lo carryout environmental improvements car park) with access to the woodland and Speyside within the Station curtilage. walks.

5.8._3 Subject to agreement with landowners and Commercial safeguards for established farm units and nature conservation interests where appropriate, opportunity 5.7.4 0.5 ha. of land, enjoying a roadside frontageon the exists for additional golfing facilities on heathland to the western approach to the village, is aJfocated for north of the village. This could be integrated with commercial use. Possible uses include a restaurant, craft existing grazing use of the ground, heathland habitats, shop or similar enterprise and/or golfing facilities. This is derelict land by Milton Loch (see 5.10.3), and future tree an opportunity fora prestigious building and high planting (see 5. 10.5). The Goff Club may wish to pursue standards of design will be expe<;ted, together with a feasibility study in relation to a 9-hole course which planting of native trees to the west, to help absorb might incorporateother options in the vicinity with the development and enhance the approach to the vilfage. District Council and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise. Business Primary School 5.7.5 0.4 ha. of land west of the p!ayingfieldis reserved for service businesses and replacement lorry parking. In 5.8.4 In the longer term the Council may wish to give the interests of amenity, care will be required with site consideration to the provision of a new primary school layout and any requirementfor further bufferingwill be and related facilities within Boat of Garten. 2.4 ha. of considered in the context of detailed proposals. Existing land adjoining existing playing field is reserved for this woodland is essential for screening and separation from purpose. residential areas and other community uses. Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise may wish to consider a.ssistance towards a package of facilities.

5.7.6 A further 0.2 ha. is reserved for related commercial facilities requiring a frontage location, subjectto good design, landscaping and retention of trees. This is an opportunityfor a prestigious building. Related advertisements should be compatible with the high standards of design expected at this prominent location. This site could also accommodate a petrol filling station Page 45 The Highland Council BADENOCH &STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN September 1997

SERVICES Footpaths Drainage 5.10.2 TheCouncil will safeguardimportant footpaths and Rights of Way throughout the community, including 5. 9.1 The Council has recently completed a new sewage walks eitherside of the Spey and links into the RSPB Reserve and will seek reinstatement of the riverside walk treatment works at Boat of Carten at a cost of £125,000. In order to secure appropriate standards of amenity, there to Aviemore.Any new provision or access to the countrysideshould respect existing uses and minimise will be a presumption against permanentdevelopment disruption to agricultural activities. within 90 metres of the works.

Railway Bridge Milton Loch 5.10.3 The Council will safeguardMilton Loch and 5.9.2 The Council propose to reconstruct the bridge over adjoining open ground and woodland in view of its locaf the C39 road to facilitate expansion of the Steam importance as a landscape feature and wetland habitat. Railway. £340,000 is programmed for this purpose in The District Council will give considerationto a scheme 1993-95, although commencement of the work will to improve public enjoyment of the area, with funding depend on a firm commitment from the Railway assistance fromMoray, Badenoch and Strathspey Company. Enterprise. This will involverestoration of spoiled ground NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. including measures to prevent leachate pollution and, subject to public discussion and leasing arrangements, coufd also include tree planting, footpaths and a bird Car Parking observationhide. Scope exists forcontributions and involvement by community groups and other statutory 5.9.3 Given the shortage of parking space in the vicinity interests including Scottish Natural Heritage. of the village centre, there will be a presumption against encroachment of development onto the parking area at the Boat Hotel-Station frontage. Further opportunities Amenity associated with the main areas of visitoractivity are 5.10.4 There will be a presumption against further identified subject to discussions and where necessary, development not associated with existing recreational, appropriate agreementwith landowners, Information agricultural or forestry activity, or the community's promoting local attractions could be displayed at these essential servicing requirements on remaining land locations. These include the Steam Railway (see 5.7.3) surroundingthe village. This includes the Spey corridor and Spey Bridge whereany additional facilitiesshould be and areas east to the 8970. The Council recognisea held to the west of the river, existing roadside provision requirement for improved bunding and planting in extended or re-sited, and care will be required to avoid relation to the Road's storage site adjoining the B970 and significant earthworks and disturbance to trees. will give consideration to carrying out works as resources permit. ENVIRONMENT Woodland Landscape Corridor 5.10.5 TheCouncil will encouragesmall copse, shelter 5.10.1 A major landscape feature comprising a series of belt and amenity planting schemes on the northern edge wooded knolls and ridges between Deishar Road and of the village where compatibfe with other activitie.s (see Kinchurdy Road will be safeguarded from development. 5.8.3), habitat diversityand farm viability. Schemes of This corridor is important in terms of recreation, amenity 0.25 ha. or more would be eligible for ForestryAuthority and as a wildlife habitat. The Council will seek grant assistance as part of the Farm Woodland initiative. agreement with the landowner together with assistance from the District Council and appropriate community groups, to secure management of native woodlands, Commercial Forestry commercial forestry, and footpaths. 5.10.6 The Council will seek agreement with the landowner in relation to management of commercial forest areas to the south-west of the village to secure selective felling, retention of granny pines and reinstatement of woodland of mixedage and character. Particular attentfon will be given to adequate setback of woodland fromfuture development areas, the treatment of intervening land and roadside amenity.

Page 46 September 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council Duthil EMPLOYMENT Tourist Accomm9dation Prospects 5.12.1 Conversion of The GfebeSteading to 3 self­ catering units has planningpermission. Duthil sits astride the A938, 3 miles east of Carrbridge. Dominated by its historic Church and Mausoleum the community enjoys a fine setting with open views over the Commercial' River Dulnain. Recent development has revealed sub-­ soil conditions unsuitable for septic tanks. The absence 5.12.2 0.1 ha. of land opposite The Glebe is reserved for of a drainage system constrains further building at a catering facility, craftshop or other tourist-relateduse present. with associated car parking, subject to drainage. Principles SERVICES

Subject to resolving drainage, the main considerations at -Drainage Duthil are to; 5.13.1 The Council propose to install a sewage treatment □ select sites for furtherhousing and worksat Duthil in 1994-96. £110,000 has been commercial facilities; allocated forthis purpose. Development beyond sites with extant planning should be phased withthe provision □ avoid over-development, skylining and of thesefacilities. encroachment onto prominent open land. NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan.

Policies and Proposals ENVIRONMENT Amenity HOUSING 5.14.1 Open land important to local amenity will be protected from development except where this is Infill essential for agricultural use. 5.11.1 Policy RS2 will apply to the followingsites; Heritage Area location Size Capacity Requirements (a) south-west of 0.2 3 houses planning permission 5.14.2 The Council will consider improvedparking and Manse ha. interpretive facilities at the 16th Century Clan Grant north-west of 0.4 5 houses (RS3); clusters, traditional Burial Ground, and will safeguard the setting of this (b) Balnastraid ha. design preferred, set back at Ancient Monument and the adjoining listed Church. foot of escarpment and (c) north of 0.6 6 houses orientated south, subject to 8alnastraid ha. adequate drainage Trees and Woodlands

5.14.3 The Council will encourage planting along the escarpment west from the Manse and reinforcement of trees of substantially native species around Balnastraid. Other amenity woodland including mature pinewood.c; abutting the village wiff be safeguarded.

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Page 48 September 1997 BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council IIAviemore Principles Prospects The main priorities for Aviemore are; Aviemore (population 2000) occupies a nodal position at the heart of Badenoch and Sfrathspey. The village is □ to establish an agreed framework for major firmly established as the District's principal growth point expansion and environmental and employment centre. Population has quadrupled enhancement of the Aviemore area; during the past 25 years. Rapid growthhas, however, left a _legacy of social and economic problems together with a □ to ·promote the economic renaissance of deteriorating quality of environment.• These deficiencies the village as a mountain resort have been compounded as Aviemore lost ground in the incorporating high quality design and an highly competitive tourist market. overall architectural theme;

Major revitalisation of the whole village centre is needed □ to ensure sufficient choice of building land to transform Aviemore's image and promote the village as to meet housing opportunities for all needs; a high quality mountain resort. A major investment programme to redevelop, refurbish and integrate the □ to strengthen the village as a major Centre with the wider community will open up a range of shopping and servicecentre; development opportunities and provide for a comprehensive approach to local servicingand □ to improve traffic circulation, parking and environmental problems. New conference, exhibition, servicingarrangements whilst giving over interpretive, leisure and other facilities together with an more of the village centre to the extended range of tourist accommodation would generate pedestrian; substantial new direct and indirect employment. This is expected to be matched by a variety of public and private □ to open up major new recreational sector initiatives intended to enhance business prospects, corridors based on the River Spey and widen community facilities as well as improve the fabric Aviemore Burn and encourage proper and amenity of the village. management and provisionfor public access and related activities in the Almost 400 new houses have been built in Aviemore countryside around the village; during the last 5 years. Many of these have been taken up by the holiday and retirement markets, creating acute □ to upgrade local sewage treatment problems for local people. Rapid uptake of development facilities; land and related infrastructure problems have also resulted. Projectionssuggest that the community could □ to transform the image and texture of increase its population by a further 50% during the next Aviemore, "green up" the village, and 10-15 years. New formsof development may need to be restore links with its setting and wider considered to accommodate such growth. Other environment. opportunities, especially to enhance the setting and recreational assets of Aviemore, are also likely to arise in that context.

Page 49. The Highland Council BADENOCH &STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN September 1997 Development Options Policies and Proposals The Craigellachie National Nature Reserve,adjoining Urban Design Strategy high ground, the railway and the River Spey flood plain are the main development constraints. Further to the 6.1.1 The Council will promote improvements in the Council's Aviemore Framewqrk Plan, land between quality and design of Aviemore's built environment and Edenkillie and Oalfaber adjoining the village to the north its relationship with adjoining countrysidein accordance is suitable for expansion. These areas present a variety of with the principles of Gil/espies' Urban Design Strategy, site planning situations and long term development opportunities. Subject to upgrading infrastructure and where these are consistent withthe Local Plan. These other provisions, these localities provide for phased provide a frameworkfor renewal/refurbishment of the growth up to the Achintoul Burn which represents the existing village fabric, future expansion areas and the logical limits of growthfor the village. wider setting, and will form a basis for detailed proposals, planning briefs or other guidelines as appropriate. An assessment has been made of the suitability of land Conformity will be expectedwith the main design east of the river for major development, given local principles embodied in the Strategy insofar as these relate feeling that the Spey should become the centrepiece of to building grainand fabric, building hierarchy, scale and the village. The extensive heath lands at Cambusmore are lines; open spaces and trees, views and streetscape. A bordered by woodlands to the north and south, the 8970 Partnership of public, private and community interests to the east and the flood plain and escarpment to the has been set up to pursue the Strategy. west. Substantial partsof the area are afforested. Distances to facilities in Aviemore are substantially more HOUSING than the expansion areas to the north of the village, although a direct footbridge link would make these comparable. Main Village Expansion Areas

Given that major upgrading of infrastructure is necessary, 6.1.2 The followingland is allocated for a mix of three possible development concepts have been housing and related community facilities. Where examined. These arc; appropriate, the Council will seek provision of roads, infrastructure, open space and other community facilities, D a new residential suburb with basic as well as safeguards for adjoining land; services,but depending on Aviemore for community facilities, for which a new Spey (a) A VJ EMORE NORTH; road crossing would be essential; 14 ha with capacity-for 300 houses. Requirements include; a new distributor road D a free-standing community with a good link from Dalfaber Road to the 89152; range of social and community facilities so realignment of the villageapproach; and as to achieve a reasonable degree of self-­ community/open space and planting sufficiency; provisions (see 6.3.5 and 6.5. 1 ).

□ a separate resort with time-share and (b) EDENKILLIE; retirement accommodation, leisure and 7.2 ha with capacity for 70-100 houses. recreation facilities, along the lines of Requirements include; access road widening; Oalfaber. a second vehicular underpass not later than on completion of 50% of houses (pro rata The landscape impact of development within a National contributions from all properties); improved Scenic Area is a fundamental concern, although the site drainageand water storage; kick-pitch, ocher offers a superb outlook and setting for a well-designed play facilities and extension of the village park; community. The high infrastructure costs of opening up footpath connection with the village via the A9 the area for development including, as a minimum, major stock underpass; and revocation of past upgrading of the 8970, basic social facilities and new permissions. The density and form of drainage provisions, would also necessitate substantial development will be subject to detailed site contribution from the developers/landowner. analysis and agreement in respect of overall layout. Siting will require to retain the Further to "theseconsiderations, Cambusmore should be woodland habitat and ensure dwellings are pursued as a free-standing village initially, although a satisfactorily integratedwith the landform. road bridge over the Spey eventually could provide an option for the tong term growth of Aviemore.

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(c) DALFABER NORTH; mixed scheme with good separation from A9, 30m. 9.2 ha with capacity for 250 houses. landscaped/woodland buffer to S�andina�ian Village secur�d by�- 50 Agreement if necessary; and sectionof village park. Capacity subject Requirements include; extensionof the loop to layout and high design standards road from Spey Avenue; realignment of the (f) Railway 0.5 20 houses specialist needs, junction onto Dalfaber Road; retention and Terrace ha. parking provision for active management of birch woodlands and existing adjoining related glades to sustain this as an integral proprietors where habital; footpaths/parkingand related possible amenities, including a children's play area. (g) Dalfaber 7.0 93 houses Outline consent Any requirement to upgradethe level crossing ha. incorporating loop road, appropriate will be monitored in relation to future density, design and development and any increase in the woodland safeguards frequency of rail traffic.

In these areas, housing layouts should become an integral part of the village with residential enclaves absorbed within compartments of woodlandand modulated according to localised physical characteristics, landform Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated "life" of and other site planning factors. The objective is to ha. (houses) (houses per annum) Allocated land (yrs.) achieve a seriesof shelteredneighbourhoods, individually designed in the interests of fostering 46.8 850 47 18 community spirit and security. Theseshould involve a hierarchy of buildings, with massing intensified towards District Council Housing the core, and arranged around well defined open spaces. Densities ranging from 10 dwellings per hectare for larger 6.1.4 The District Council intend to provide a further 86 detached properties to 25 per hectare for terraced, flatted houses in Aviemore between 1992-97 at a total cost of or courtyard typegroupings would generally be £3,870,000 as follows; 18 in 1992-93 (acquired) 20 in appropriate. Design features, construction methods, 1993-94; 16 in 1994-95; 16 in 1995-96; materials and finishes should be drawn largely from and 16 in 1996-97 Aviemore's traditional buildings, and individual dwellings should be capable of being extended in compatible NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. styles. Housing Associations Infill Housing 6.1.5 The District Counci I has released2.2 ha. of land 6.1.3 Land in the following locations is allocated for immediately north of Dalfaber Road for developments of housing development (RS4 applies); 25 and 20 houses respectively by the YMCA and Albyn Housing Society. This scheme of specialist and general Area location Size Capacity Requirements needs dwellings is complete. (a) Tarmac 0.5 16 houses second phase, site ha. substantially complete Cambusmore (�) westof 1.8 20-25 hs. Approx. 13 setback from A9 and burn ha. plots within the · tree safeguards 6.1.6 The Council will support the development of a birchwoods new community at Cambusmore, subject to a formal (c) rear of 0.2 14 houses, environmentalassessment demonstrating that it would Milton ha. Park not give rise to any unacceptable impacts. It is not expected that any housingwould be developed on the (e) Centre 4.6 120 houses See following box lands ha. site until after 2005, but it may be appropriateto make a start on screen planting before then. The new community should be laid out and designed in accordance withan agreed master plan, which will include a/location for;

■ housing, social and community facilities, commercial, business uses, (including perhaps an environmental research and science campus as a possible out--post of any future University of the Highlands and Islands) and recreation;

Page 51 The Highland Council BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY LOCAL PLAN September 1997 ■ major reconstruction of the 8970, EMPLOYMENT including realignment of the ski road junction at Coylumbridge; Commercial - Village Centre ■ a network of connecting distributor and local access roads; 6.2.1 The Council supports major redevelopment of the Aviemore Centre to revitalise the village and reaffirm its status as an internationalvisitor destination. This should extension of the water main from ■ be designed to integrate the Centre lands with the wider lnverdruie and a storage reservoir, together community, securing a major facelift for the whole village with dedicated sewage treatment works or centre. a link to facilitie.'i serving Aviemore; ■ 6.2.2 With the exception of refurbishment work, an extensive network of segregated developments are subject to agreement of an overall footpaths and cycle ways induding a Master Plan which will be the subject of consultation bridge over the River Spey; with the public and other interests. This will provide a basis for detailed layout and design of new development, ■ major buffer zones (safeguardedfrom infrastructure, landscaping and enhancement; together development)to maintain the community's with servicingand amenity safeguardsassociated with setting, provide separation fromadjoining existing uses to be retained. Phased development, villages and nature conservation sites, and redevelopment or refurbishment should reflect the give opportunities for future leisure followingmix of uses and activities, and the land facilities,· allocations below.

■ major landscaping, recreation and leisure 6.2.3 To the north; areas including integration of lochans, recently afforested areas, and new planting ■ mixed residential uses with good screening associated with the principal landforms and separation from the A9; (including the escarpment), and the 8970 margins. ■ a major part of the linear park/walkway. and open space corridorby the burn; and ■ Substantial areas of woodland shall be planted to provide the new community ■ possibly tourist accommodation with a woodland setting and to ensure that overlooking the lochan. it does not intrude to an inappropriate degreein important views from the west 6.2.4 In the centre (west); (particularly the A9) and east (particularly the B970). Section 50 Agreements will be extension and refurbishment of the main sought with developers or landowner in ■ leisure, conference and exhibition relation to the provision of roads, complex; infrastructure, social and community facilitiesand landscaping; and to restrict ■ land use change in peripheral areas upgrading existinghotels; important to any new community's setting. ■ Any proposalshould be pursued as a free­ new residential or visitor accommodation standing village initially although a south of the Scandinavian village; possible Iong term road bridge over the Spey could improve links with Aviemore ■ a major national interpretive/visitorcentre eventually. by Loch Puladdern; and

■ associated commercial and parking facilities.

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6.2.5 In the centre (east); ■ Dalfaber Resort commercial, civic and community uses 6.2.9 The concept contained in the Dalfaber resort including a substantial centrally located Master Plan is nearing completion, and development parking facility, and possible areas together with protected woodland and open spaces redevelopment of the heating plant and are identified. Consolidation and expansion of tourist other existing buildings. With the facilities and accommodation within the existing exception of "back/and" immediately complex, consistent withsafeguarding the character of adjoining Road, proposals for the resort and enhancing its amenities, will be new retail floorspace should relate to the acceptable. Opportunities include,· _ longer term. ■ further housing/time-shareaccommodation 6.2.6 Tothe south; in accordance with existing outline planning permissions; ■ caravan park improvements; and ■ upgrading existingleisure/country club ■ self-catering/healthand fitness facilities facilities including the 9-hole golf course; and retention of existing tree cover. ■ enhancement of other open spaces and 6.2.7 New or improved access, which should retention of woodlandof local nature incorporatethe provisions at 6.4.1 below, will require to conservation itriportance. be accompanied by a Traffic Impact Analysis.

6.2.8 Other land within the village centre adjoining Steam Railway Grampian Road is allocated for consolidationof existing shopping, officeand tourist uses. Specifically, 6.2.10 The Strathspey Railway Company propose further opportunities in the vicinity of Craig/ea/Station /-louse improvements to platforms, officefacilities and other and Chevvys/SantaClaus Land (subject to 5.50 operational infrastructure. A link to the main Highland Agreement to secure and preserve the alignment of the fine and future use of facilities at Aviemore Station are proposed link road) exist for development/redevelopment under discussion at present with British Raif.· Thismay be subject to assembling adjoining land. These locations undertaken with assistance from Moray, Badenoch and relate well to existing retail patterns, offer scope for Strathspey Enterprise. Future environmental segregated access and servicing, and may provide a improvements on Grampian Road shouldinclude choice of potential supermarket sites as recognised in the promotion of the Steam Railway service. Secretary of State's decision letter dated 8th March, 1995. The Council will expect other schemes to retain existing Business buildings wherethese are deemed to makea significant contribution to the local townscape. Further to the above 6.2.11 The Highland Board Industrial Estate is allocated provisions, greater compactness and consolidation of for business purposes together with a further 2.4 ha. of Aviemore's commercial core is a designpriority. land between the railwaysto the north. Transport, Encouragement will be given to increasingthe density of haulage-related and manufacturing uses could be the built form, infifling of vacant or under--used sites, accommodated towards the west of these sites, subject to redevelopment and a facelift for properties to achieve the scaleand intensity of operations. Scope existsfor extensive upgrading of the environme11tand complement relocating businesses from constrained sites elsewhere in wider improvements in parking, servicing and conditions the community. Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey for pedestrians (see 6. 1. 1 and 6.4.2). Enterpriseare investigating the cost/feasibilityof expansionwith a view to providing further serviced sites in 1993-94. The Council will endeavour, wherever possible, to ensure that buildingsare of a scale and design capable of being successfully absorbed in the context of theoverall landscape framework (see 5.1).

6.2.12 2.2 ha. of land between the railwayscould be suitable in part for business, officeand open space uses. A footbridge over the main railway linking with Birch Road and perfmeter .�afety fencing will be a prerequisite• of development. Layout should take account of the position of any bridge.

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COMMUNITY Recreation 6.3.2 3.2 ha. of land comprising the Recreation Ground Village Park and adjoiningland is allocated for open space/community/leisureuses, including; 6.3.1 16 ha. of land adjoining the Aviemore Burnand running through to the Spey margins is allocated for open ■ e community facilities (possibly an al/­ spac/recreational use. This will form a village park purpose hall, trackand field facilities) extending from Edenkiflie to lnverdruie, possibly together with car parking; incorporating; ■ ancillary formalrecreational facilities, ■ at Dell of Spey; pitch and putt, curling and including bowling green and tennis courts. other formal facilities together with car parking (possibly on the present Centre Access from Grampian Road could be greatly improved sewageworks site), landscaping and by future relocation of the District Council Depot. interpretation of the natural environment; Footpath links along the margins of the site will be and by the Aviemore Burn; safeguarded. A comprehensive layout plan will be required to co-ordinate uses and servicing. ■ a system of lit/landscaped walk ways and cycle paths connecting with the school, 6.3.3 1.4 ha. of land at Aviemore North will be reserved village centre and other facilities; for playing fields and associated formal open space provision (see 1.2(a)). ■ informal woodland, riversideamenities, a kickabout pitch and additional planting including by the PrimarySchool; Village Hall

■ suitable flood protection and landscaping 6.3.4 0.25 ha. of land comprising theVillage Hall site is measures, including access to bunding suitable for extension/upgrading of social facilities along the burnedge; and (community sports centre or related servicing), possibly including an integral Day Care Centre and library accommodation. ■ possible restoration of Che former Meal/ Mill and a small car park, and perhaps temporary relocation of the fun fairsubject Neighbourhood Facilities to compatibility with neighbouringuses and adequate access. (A permanent 6.3.5 7.4 ha. of land adjoining the Dalfaber access and location may be possible within the Centre well-placed in relation to the existing community and Lands, in due course). future housing areas is allocated for a shop, hall or other community purposes includinga Youth Club. Part of this The District Council expect to enter an appropriate form site has planning permission for.a supermarket. This of Agreement with Reidhaven Estate with a view to location could also be suitable for District health securing phased implementation of these facilities. The facilities, should the Health Board wish to improve Planning Authority will expect selective parts of the park provision in the future. A further0.2 ha. at Milton is to be provided by developers where sites are contiguous reserved for community purposes. Planning permission w:ithits boundaries. The Community Council have has been given for licensed premises subject to upgrading provided a footbridge over the burnwith OPMACC the Edenkillie access, on-site parking, landscaping and assistance. footpath links;

6.3.6 Subject to adequate parking, scope exists to convert the Dalfabersales officeto a community shop.

6.3.7 The farm buildings and steadings at Dalfaber are suitable for conversion to community, visitor or business use. Scope exists for possibly high technology use, a farm museum or golf club-house facilities.

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Day Care Centre Secondary School

6.3.8 0.5 ha. of land at Railway Terrace is allocated for 6,3.12 Subject to considerationof the viability of existing community/ residential use. Possibilities include; Secondary Schools, the Council will give consideration to the scope for a further facilityin the Aviemore locality in ■ day care and related accommodation for thelong term. Subject to continuing discussions in which the Council has provisionally relation to the principle of this facility, Cambusmoreis allocated £610,000 in 1996-later years considered the most appropriate location. 3.2 ha. of land (see 6.3.5); sufficient for buildingsand related playing fields will l;,e required for this purpose· and should be incorporated ■ a sheltered housing scheme; within a Master Plan for the area (see 6.1.6).

■ flattedor similar residential development. SERVICES NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. Roads

Golf Course 6.4.1 The Council's policy is to pursue establishment of a link road to improvethe distribution and management 6.3.9 Approximately 60 ha. of land north of the Dalfaber of traffic in the village centre and provide a basis for resort comprising the flood plain, other areas unsuitable substantial enhancement of the main commercial for development and attractive woodlands to the north is thoroughfare (see 6.4.2). This is an essential part of the allocated for a new 18-hole public golf course. This village centre infrastructure, integral to the should exclude localised pockets of unimproved redevelopment/refurbishmentof the CentreLands and grasslands of nature conservation importanceand other commercial interests, and includes safeguards for; integratenative woodlands wherever possible. ■ a new link to Grampian Road between Che Footpaths Red McGregor Hotel and the Winking Owl; 6.3.10 The Council wifl safeguard the existing network of segregated footpaths throughout the village and seek to ■ optional routes throughthe Centre Lands secure new links between future housing areas at based largely on the existing road network, Aviemore North, Dalfaber and Edenkilfie, with with connecting service roads including community facilities and the adjoiningcountryside. rear service access to properties fronting Efforts will be made to retain railway underpasses where Grampian Road; and these are important to the continuity of walking routes. ■ upgrading the centre access to the south by Community Transport the FourSeasons Hotel. ■ Theroute, design and landscaping of the 6.3.11 The Council recognise the desirability of link road will be specifiedas part of the improved links to the village centre. Consideration Master Plan for the Centre lands (see should be given by appropriateprivate and community 6.2.2). The Council have not allocated any intereststo introducing local transport services and resources from its TPP for this projectin facilities. These could include a passenger halt at North the belief that funding should derive Dalfaber associated with the steam railway or perhaps a substantially from the private sector. rail-bus in future, or a mini-bus service incorporating the However, the immediate prospects for main residentialand outlying areas. In appropriate achieving this objective remain uncertain.· circumstances Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise may give consideration to the scope for assisting community led initiatives.

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Village Centre Enhancement ■ comprehensive environmental improvemenrs along Grampian Road, 6.4.2 The Council will support traffic management and including extensive boundary and edge townscape measures along Grampian Road to improve treatment to unify the main axis into the integration wieh the wider village, strengthencommercial village and help to define different and business prospects and enhance the environment for characterzones and spaces. pedestrians and shoppers. A scheme could involve; Emphasis should be given to the use of traditional Speyside materials including ■ measures to restrict traffic speeds and hedges, stone walls, ironwork, dykes and introduce priority pedestriancrossing ditches with greater formalitygoverning . points, whilst maintaining Grampian Road designthemes closer to the centre. as a local service route; Landscaping within and on the fringesof established residential areas might also include improvements at the stone circle. ■ improvements to public areas including new urban squares, paving, street furniture, 6.4.J(b) The Council would welcome a privale sector exhibitionareas and works of art; initiative, and partnership with other public agencies, in setting up a Town Centre Management Scheme for ■ introduction of service bays and bus Aviemore to coordinate, for example, promorion, fitter stances located in the vicinity of the collection, and similar matters. Scope may exist to railway station, police station, or Chevvys introduce market trading in future. This could contribute (see 6.4.4); to the vitality of the commercial area and enhance ■ opportunities for local businesses. Consideration should additional off-streetparking; also be given to improved signposting for the village centre based on a coordinated theme and materials. ■ integrationand enhancement of open spaces and townscape features including the Strathspey Lawns, village Green, Parking proposed park, the listed Railway Station and existing traditional properties, together 6.4.4 Land is allocated for additionaloff-street car with protection for trees (including the parking as follows; TPO). ■ Sunny/ea, which shall also accommodate a Subject to discussions with business, community groups section of the landscaped walkway forming and other interests and appropriate funding, such a part of the linear park, and possibly some package could be implemented by way of a joint built development, the suitability and public/privaresector initiative. timing of which will be assessed in the context of detailed proposals for adjoining land; Grampian Road Enhancement · ■ to the rear of the bank (possibly a decked 6.4.3(a) The Council will encourage a package of arrangement);and measures designed to improve "first impressions" of Aviemore. These should incorporate; ■ to the rear of rhe CairngormHotel subject ■ to relocation of existing uses where re-defining the main. village approaches, appropriate. notably new "gateways" to the north and south of the village, at the Dalfaber junction and immediately beyond the Four Seasons Hotel respectively. These should be coupled with wider enhancement alongside rhe 89152 to achieve a more successful transition between built--up area and the countryside;

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Drainage Flood Prevention

6.4.5 The Council has allocated £2,815,000 phased 6.4.8 The Council will proceed with the preparationof a between 1993 and later years for future sewage treatment draftFlood Prevention Order in respect of an appropriate facilities at Aviemore. Consultants have been appointed scheme betv(een Dalfaber Road and the Spey, and will to examine the long term possibilities for the village, continue site investigations and detailed design work. including a scheme which would integrate the existing Subjectto consultation and formal NID procedures, tnverdruie- Coylumbridge system. Sensitive routing of construction will commence in 1995-96 at an estimated related pipe work and reinstatement of ground will be cost of £250,000. In accordance with the recent prioricy considerations in the interests of amenity. Consultants study, works are likely to comprise a new flood bank whichcould be incorporatedas part of the Subject to furtherdetailed investigationsand discussions riverside recreational area (see 6.3.1 ). Care will be with landowners, 2.8 ha. of land north of Cambusmore required to ensure continuity of trees in the locality. The on the east sideof the RiverSpey has been identified for a Council will encourage appropriate action by riparian new sewage treatment works and sludge disposal facility, owners to prevent flooding of the A viemore burn. with access fromthe 8970. . This would allow consideration to be given to adapting the North Works as NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. a storm water holding facility in future.

An alternativeoption could involve expansion of the ENVIRONMENT North Works with sludge transported for disposal elsewhere. Amenity Woodland and Trees

Additional settling tanks at the North Works and new 6.5.1 The Council's main objective is to create a major filters recently installed at the lnverdruie works are landscape framework within and adjoining Aviemore to expected to improve operational efficiency of the existing achieve extensive and robust improvements in the systems in the short term. In order to secure appropriate structureand amenity of the village, and better standards of amenity, therewill be a presumption against integration with the surrounding environment (see 6.1.1 ). permanent development within 90 metres of existing and This will relate to the established patternof woodlandsin future drainage works. the adjoiningcountryside and the more extensive opportunities for new planting and regeneration NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. promotedas part of the Cairngorm Working Party's "Forest of Strathspey" initiative. It will involve a matrix of larger areas of woodland and prominent east-west Water and Sewerage Depot shelterbelts, supplemented by looser and more intermittent planting to highlight north-south fines and The Council propose to relocate the Water and 6.4.6 activity areas, and enable views out to the hills. The SewerageDepot in A viemore during 1994-96 at a cost of concept will draw substantially on native species and £250,000. This could be accommodated as part of future should be designed and managed to give opportunities extension of the business site between the railways for local employment, recreation and wildlife. The 6.2.11). (see Council will safeguard and encourage active management of trees and woodlands important to the NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. structure of the village. As a matter of priority, the Council will seek to secure the early introduction of Fire Station majortree compartmentsto the north of the village (see 6. 1.2). 6.4.7 The Council has allocated £196,000 in 1995-96 for extension of the Fire Station. The Council has placed a Tree PreservationOrder on the entirety of the Centre Lands and will consider similar NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. action where other important trees or woodland come under threat of felling.

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Parkland

6.5.2 The Council will safoguarda major "park- land ,, lnverdruie corridor comprising the River Spey/Druieflood plain and adjoining open land for future agricultural, amenity and Coylumbridge leisure purposes. This will include substantial buffer zones to secure a high amenity setting for any new community at Cambusmore, associated opportunities for Prospects recreation and separation from adjoining villages and nature conservation sites. Enhancement of opportunities Previous planning policies have sought to strictly control for public access and related activities will be development in the lower reaches of the Glen More encouraged. Scope exists for; Corridor (see Chapter 4). There are a few remaining infill opportunities, but major proposals are likely to be ■ riverside amenities including walking, deemed inconsistent with national conservation picnicking and small parking facilities at objectives. suitable locations; Principles ■ possible use of the Spey islands in association with established The main objectives for these communities are; angling/interpretivefacilities at lnverdruie (provided lhis can be undertaken without □ to restrict future development to what can undermining existing trees), and a be successfully absorbed in landscape footbridgespanning the river to terms; Cambusmore; □ to prevent any further building south of the ■ golf; ski-road outwith defined visitor-related areas; ■ further planting to differentiateactivity areas, give shelter and create woodland □ to protect and enhance roadside amenity. blocks with future recreation potential, and;

■ perhaps in the longerterm, the creation of a lochan by the Spey, subject to Policies and Proposals assessment of related engineering, feasibility and environmental implications. HOUSING Village Edges Consolidation

6.5.3 The Council will safeguard the following amenity 6.6.1 4.0 ha. of land immediately east of Coyfumbridge and heritage areas; is allocated for housing. Development should incorporate realignment of the 8970, adequate setback ■ Craigellachie NNR and other SSSl's; and landscaping of the frontage, suitable tree planting, open space and separation fromexisting dwelfings. High ■ important agricultural or croft land; standards of design will be expected, and layout and density should be compatible with the existing settlement ■ areas of commercial forestryand amenity character. woodland; EMPLOYMENT ■ buffer corridorsextending alongsidethe 89152 approaches as far as the A9 junctions,· Visitor Facilities

■ around the sewage treatment works/ sludge 6.7.1 2.6 ha. of land is aflocated for a major visitor disposal facilities. reception facility subject to rehabilitation of the existing sand quarry at lnverdruie. Development should not intrude on the Cairngorms HpanoramaN, and retain roadside trees and bunding.

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6.7.2 0.1 ha. is allocated for expansion of the Nordic Ski Centre, or similar enterprise.

6.7.3 1.1 ha. is allocated forcompl etion of time-share accommodation associated with the Coylumbridge Hotel. Layout and design should reflect site topography, maintain the existing woodland setting and be compatible with the existing complex.

SERVICES Drainage

6.8.1 The lnverdruie Sewage Treatment Works is operating close to capacity. Furtherdevelopment should be phased with improvements to the system where appropriate, including possible connection to the wider Aviemore network in future (see 6.4.5). ENVIRONMENT Safeguarding

6.9.1 The Council will safeguard the character and identily of lnverdruie and Coylumbridge, including woodlands, open spaces, footpathsand land liable to flooding or erosion by river action. Residenrlal or tourist­ related developmentof remaining gap sites will be encouraged consistent with the above considerationsand services. Further infill along the ski road frontage will be resisted.

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□ protect and enhance the town's setting Prospects including open ground and woodland within and beyond its limits, and introduce Kingussie (population 1400) is the administrative centre new landscape corridors. for Badenoch and Strathspey. With good accessibility to the A9, the old enjoys a pre-eminent position in the southern part of the District. It offers a wide range of Policies and Proposals commercial, business and community servicesincluding shops, health and secondary school facilities. The narrow grid streets of the compact village centre remain HOUSING dominated by traffic, detracting from its pleasant architecture and townscape. Major Growth

Whilst manufacturing and service businesses provide an 7.1.1 16.0 ha. of land north and east of fJunbarry Road is increasing number of local jobs, tourism continues to a/located for the community's long term housingneeds. underpin economic activity. Hotels and other This land is suitable fora mix of public and private accommodation support a range of heritage and dwellings with lower densities preferredon higher resource-basedfacilities. These include a Folk Museum, ground. Developments should incorporate; nearby Wildlife Park, Ruthven Barracks and the lnsh Marshes RSPB Reserve. The need to promote alternative ■ sources of employment and improve the appeal of the extension of Dunbarry Road to form a new village to visitors remains a priority for the longer term. distributor linking with the B9152, phased fromeither direction; House building has maintained a rate of 12 buildings per ■ year since 1980, during which time Kingussie has segregated footpaths and cycleways absorbed some 16% of the District's growth. Adjoining together with additional play space; high ground, afforestation, the flood plain and railway contain the village. Investment in roads and drainage ■ major compartmentsof mixed woodland several years ago opened up a long term supply of and adjoining forest edges. development land to the northeast. This remains the preferred direction for major growth. The Council will seek to secure these measures by Section· 50 Agreement with landowners/developers where Principles appropriate. The Council will prepare a Development Brief for this The main objectives in Kingussie are to; locality to include guidelines relating to these features, the phased provision of infrastructureand other □ provide a framework forlong term amenities. This will be subjectto consultation with the expansion of the Dunbarrylands; public, landowners and statutory interests. Layout and design should reflectthe grain of the site and the existing □ encourage furtherinvestment in service built-up area, and reinforce the relationship of the town businesses; with its landscape setting by ensuringthat;

□ strengthen commercial prospects and ■ existing trees, landforms and new structural enhance the village centre for pedestrians planting contain the settlement and define and shoppers; its edges,· and □ safeguard the character of the village, restrainunsympathetic infill housing, and ■ new building, through detailed siring and safeguard mature trees as a major element design, re-emphasises the prevailing 11 of its setting; and nvertica/ characteristicswhich are an integral featureof the community's appearance.

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District Council Housing - Infill

7.1.2 The District Council intend to build six houses in 7.1.5 The Council's priority is to safeguardthe 1992/93, a further fourin 1994/95, and four in 1996/97 predominantly Victorian/Edwardianresidential areas at Kingussie at a total cost of £450,000. which contribute substantiallyto the character of the Burgh, and ensure appropriate standards of privacy, NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. amenityand safety throughout the remainder of the community. Accordingly,there will be a presumption 7.1.3 The District Council have provided serviced plots against further infill housing, includingsub-division of al Dunbarry and will give consideration to furthersimilar established residential plots, where proposals involve; opportunities for firsttime buyersin the future. ■ inappropriate scale, design or orientation; Housing - Small Sites ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between 7.1.4 The following sites are allocated; properties;

Area Location Size Capacity Requirements ■ breaching established buildinglines; (a) Craig An 0.5 ha 6 houses accessfrom Daroch Dunbarry Road ■ felling significanttrees; {b) High Street 0.3 ha 16 houses terraced ■ loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring (c) West Terrace 1.0 ha 4 houses occupiersi or (d) Ardvonie Road 6.5 ha 12-15 upgrading of access houses beyond Taits Brae, drainage and retention ■ substandard access. o( trees and safeguard footpaths Proposals should be of a scale and form compatible with (e) St. Vincent's 2.0 ha 3-4 houses as above existing buildings. House (t) Columba 0.5 ha 3 houS<.-'5 Development House commenced EMPLOYMENT (g) Duke of 0.6 ha higher density or Hotel sheltered housing, alternatively suitable Tourism for commercial use L 7.2.1 The Council supports the development of tourist­ related facilities and services in Kingussie, consistent with Traditional form and design features will be encouraged the need to protect the area's heritage and the needs of especially in elevated positions, to reflect the character of the community. Opportunities exist for upgrading and the existing built-up area. expanding existing hotels, other accommodation and facilities subject to specific site planning requirements.

7.2.2 4.5 ha. of land adjoining Kerrow Farm is allocated for tourist-relatedcommercial use, including accommodation and leisure facilities. This is a Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated "life" of prestigious but prominent location requiring high design ha. (houses) (holl$es per annum) Allocated Land (yrs.) standards and sensitive siting of buildingsto integrate 35.1 234 10-24 10-23 development within the landscape. Setback from the A9 and reinforcement of existing woodland will be required. Business

7.2.3 0.3 ha. of land surplus to railway requirements is allocated for service business use, subject to retaining access to the sidings. This site is suitable for small units and would consolidate the nucleus of business and storage-related uses which has developed off Market Lane.

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7.2.4 The Council intend to provide 3 x 500 and 1 x 1 ooo sq.ft. unirs in Kingussie at a cost of £2os;ooo between 1993 and later years. 7.2.9 The Council proposeto upgrade facilities at the Folk Museum with the installation of a fire escape and 7.2.5 0.2 ha. adjoining the industrial estate is allocated toilets, at a total cost of £81,000 between 1994-96. for businessuse. This land is suitable for 2-3 nest units. Considerationwill be given to additional and Planning permission has been given for a vehicle repair replacement tree planting. workshopat Kingussie Coachworkspremises.

NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan'. 7.2.6 2.0 ha. of land at Kerrow Farm is reserved for future business needs. Landscaping and bunding will be required to separate neighbouring uses and provide Heritage Trail screening from the A9. 7.2.10 The Council will encourage community interest to develop a heritage .trail. This could be promotedfrom Village Centre the Folk Museum and might involvewaymarking and information about various features of interest. 7.2.7 Subject to their General Development Control Policy No.2 which seeks to maintain established shopping frontages, the Councii will seek to consolidate COMMUNITY rerail, office, community and residential uses within the village centre. Rehabilitation of vacant 'properties St. Vincent's Hospital including public and Listed Buildings and other properties of townscape value, will be encouraged. 7.3.1 Land within the hospital curti/age could Design standards consistent with the prevailing accommodate expansion of health facilitiesin the future. townscape characterwill be expectedwhere proposals Particular care will be required with the design and siting involve alteration or extension to properties. In the of any buildings to safeguard the character of the existing interests of amenity and safety, and the enhancement propertyand retain important trees. objectives for the village centre, there wi/1 be a general presumption against further piecemeal development in the "back/and"belween High Streetand Spey Street, Leisure and Recreation except whereassociated with extension or servicing of established uses. 7.3.2 Notwithstanding investigations into the feasibility of furthercommunity provision at the High School, 2.1 7.2.8 The Council has allocated £50,000 for ha. comprisingpart of the Dunbarrylands is allocated for environmental improvements in Kingussie in 1994-95. a small complex of modernleisure and recreation Thiscould contribute towards a package of traffic facilities. This could include an additional sportsfield management and enhancement measures including; together with an af/-purpose hall. The District Council should monitor the need forsuch provision and ■ a calmed zone along part of High Street investigate with appropriate fundingbodies, the scope for and additional off-streetparking possibly providingthese facilities as demand arises. on underused back/and sites. Consultations in relation to proposed on­ 7.3.3 Severa( open spaces importantto amenity will be street parking measures forHigh Street, safeguarded. These include; existing public parks and Duke Street, King Street and Gynack Street gardens; formal recreational facilities including tennis are underway at present; courts, bowling green and sports pitches,· the cemetery and burial ground. ■ improved public spaces and vennels, street furniture, plantingand perhaps new public Ardvonie Park toilets. The District Council has allocated £100,000 for the provision of new public 7.3.4 Consideration should be given to an enhancement toilets in 1994-95. This could involve scheme for Ardvonie Park including rationalisation of redevelopment of the existing facility, an parking, landscaping and planting, and a fit footpath alternativesite off the HighStreet, or crossing the park. possibly a location within the Gynack Gardens.

The Council will seek discussionswith community and business groups about these and other ideas.

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Public Library ENVIRONMENT

7.3.S The Council propose to relocate the public library in the CourtHouse at a cost pf £71,000 in later years. Trees and Woodlands 7.5.1 NB: The Council has updated ils Capital Plan. The Council will safeguard important trees and wooc!landswithin and adjoining Kingussie. In particular, protection will be given to large specimen trees and good Community Shop management practices will be encouraged, including selective felling and underplanting where appropriate. 7.3.6 Land at the former quarryoff DunbarryRoad is The Council will undertake a comprehensive survey of well placed in relation Co existing and future residential mature trees within Kingussie in consultation with areas. The Council will safeguard and encourage landowners. This will identifyspecimens requiring enhancement of this area primarily as car park and public surgery1 selective felling and replacementand will seek to open space. However, subject to viability part could prolong the life of existing features and secure mature accommodate a small shop. trees as an integral element of the village's character. Financial aid or advice will be considered in appropriate SERVICES circumstances. 7.5.2 Trees at Craig.An Darach are protected by a Drainage Preservation Order and the Council will give considerationto extending such measures where 7.4.1 The Council will keep under review the need for imporUmttrees come under threat of felling. upgrading sewage treatment facilities at Kingussie consistent with future development requirements and the 7.5.3 The Council will encourage substantial block River Purification Board's standards. In order to secure planting of chiefly native species, notably on the southern appropriate standards of amenity, the Council will margins of the village, in the vicinity of the car dump and maintain a presumption against permanent development drainage works, by the Spey and on the Dunbarrylands. within 90 metres of the sewage treatment works. This will improve the prospect of Kingussie from the A9, and shelter and amenity for longer term development. Flood Prevention Schemes could be eligible forForestry Commission grant assistance and the Council will seek to secure early implementation in discussions with landowners. 7.4.2 The Council will proceed with the preparation of a draft FloodPrevention Order in respect of an appropriate scheme for Che River Cynack at Kingussie, and will Gynack Margins continue with site investigation and detailed design work. Subject to consultation and formal NID procedures, 7.5.4 The Council will seek to secure an intensive construction is programmed for 1994-96 at an estimated programme of woodland management including cost of £300,000. This will involve measures to increase replanting and natural regeneration alongside the Cynack the capacity of the burn. Works wiII require to minimise Burn subject to agreement with the landowner. This is impact on its margins, take account of existing public important to ensure the future of a significantamenity accessand recreational activities, and include feature in the village and the project could include landscaping and replacement tree planting. enhancement of footpaths and other amenities. Replanting will require to maintain access to the river for NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. essential flood prevention works (see 7.4.2). · Financial assistance will be considered by the Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, and could be eligible for contribution fromthe Forest Authority.

The Glebe Lands

7.5.5 0.2 ha. comprising the remaining part of The Glebe Lands is reserved for a visitor reception facility including car parking and tourist information. Enhancementof adjoining land could be undertakenas part of a community conservation project to create a water feature, woodlandand walks. The District Council, Scottish Natural Heritage and Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise earmarked funding fora scheme in 1993-94.

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Footpaths and Walks

7.5.6 The Council will safeguard the existing network of Kincraig footpaths in and around Kingussie and encourage promotion of peripheral routes together with signposting Prospects and information. Subjectto agreement with landowners and proper management of Estate activities these could Kincraig (population 300) lies downstream of Loch lnsh include the escarpment west to Newtonmore, and by at a point where several important tourist routes intersect. Tom Beraidh to the golf course, Creag Beag and Loch The village's basic range of serviceshas been sustained Gynack. by modest growth during the past decade. It is essential . the village maintains the viability of facilities that are most important to the community. A significant number Settlement Edges of properties remain holiday or second homes. Initiatives 7.5.7 to "free up" land or property to secure a broader range of There will be a presumption against development housing tenure, including rented accommodation, would on open farmland, or within commercial forestry, help to meet local needs. The demand for house amenity woodland, the golf course or flood plain building could also increase by virtue of the village's adjoining Kingussie, except where essential to the nodal position, between Aviemore and Kingussie. management of land for these uses. This will not apply to essential infrastructure which should, where appropriate, Kincraig is shaped by a combination of natural features be routed or sited to take account of other uses, activities and transport routes, notably the River Spey, railway and and local amenity. main roads. These run parallel to one another, dislocating the settlement. Further development, approvedinto woodland to the south, represents the limits of growth of the village in this direction. Important nature conservation interests, semi--natural ancient woodlands and the floodplain are restraints east of the railway. Farmland adjoining the community provides opportunities for building, subject to safeguarding existing amenities and maintaining good separation from theA9. Principles

The priorities at Kincraig are to;

D create a balanced and integrated community with a choice of housing sites;

D reserveland for important community and sewage treatment facilities;

D develop a focal point for visitor activity;· □ reinforcethe parkland buffer adjoining the A9; D enhance the local environment and protect heritage features.

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Policies and Proposals Housing - Infill

7.6.3 In the interests of safeguarding the character of HOUSING established residential areas, there will be a presumption against further infill housing including sub-division of Development Areas existing plots, where development would involve;

7 .6.1 The followingland is alfocaced for housing (RS4 ■ inappropriatescale, design or orientation; applies); ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between Area location Size Capacity Requirements properties; (a) north-east of 1.65 16-20 See box below MacRae ha. houses ■ breaching established building lines; Crescent mixed development, looped access to 89152, open space, substantial ■ planting, set back from road and burn. Early action to secure felling significant trees; significant treed compartments ' ■ loss of privacyor amenity to neighbouring (h) offSuidhe 2.0ha. 13 houses See box below Crescent/B 9152 occupiers;or

detailed layout should retain woodland, prominent'landforms and ■ substandard access. separation from the proposed village hall; and could incorporate lower ground by the railway (c) south-west of 2.5 ha. 9 houses birch wood retention, EMPLOYMENT village 2Sm. setback and roadside planting (d) opposite the 1.95 possible See box below Business Primary School/ ha. 18-23 Smiddy houses 7.7.1 0.1 ha. of land to the rear of the Smiddyis as (a) above except access to a single point on the 89152. Overall allocated for business use, including premises for local capacity/siting of development subject to detailed tradesmen or extension of the adjoining garage hydrological/ground survey and adequate flood measures/surface operations. i water disposal

Any tree planting should comprise native species. Former Station Yard

7.7.2 The existing access is substandard and incapable District Council of improvement at reasonable cost and without the loss of important.trees. It is unsuitable foruse by vehicles, 7.6.2 The Discrict Council incend to build 4 houses ac and future uses are restricted to those which can be Kincraig in 1994-95 and 2 houses in 1996-97 at a cost of served from neighbouring commercial properties or £270,000. The District Council should give involve pedestrian access only. Given these factors, consideration to providing serviced plots in Kincraig as tourist--related or community activities would be resources permit. acceptable subject to compatibility with adjoining activities. Alternatively, consideration could be given to NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. re-opening a passenger halt at Kincraig.

COMMUNITY

Village Hall Total Capacity Poisible Building Rate Estimated "life" of ha. (houses) (houses per annum) Allocated land (yrs.) 7.8.1 A village hall and associat.ed parking have been 8.1 55 4 14 completed on 0.2 ha. of land off Suidhe Crescent further to substantial community effort with assistance from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the local authorities.

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Playing-field ENVIRONMENT

7.8.2 It is expected that a playing-field will be required in the community in the future. Land suitable in principle Village Centre for this provides a choice of possible sites. Accordingly, 7.10.1 The Council will encourage environmental approximately 1. 0 ha. is reserved pending cost and improvements in the vicinity of the shop/Post Office. feasibility investigationsand discussions with These could include landowners; ■ (i)between the 89152 and railway- involving the additional seating and street lighting; lower residual land subject to upfilling or ■ improved drainage; and surface treatment of the public road and footpaths,· (ii) between the 89152 and A9 subject to levelling and suitable access. ■ removal of the former telephone exchange; and Alternatively, in the event of continued use of facilitiesat lnvereshie, the land at (i)above could be managed as a ■ retention of the open character of land small amenity park. Opportunities exist for significant opposite the Post Office and views towards planting in this vicinity in agreement with the landowner. Loch lnsh.

SERVICES Enhancement Drainage 7.10.2 The Council will encourage measures to enhance the Leault Burn margins with additional planting, 7.9.1 The Council propose to providea new sewage footpath and seating. treatment works at Kincraig in 1993-97 at a cost of £430,000. 0.2 ha. of landbetween the railwayand river towards 1he Estate march is reservedfor this facility Landscape subject to feasibility and discussion with the landowner. 7.10.3 Several important landscape features of value for Great care will be required to ensure that the plant and conservation, amenity and recreation will be safeguarded · related infrastructure causes minimal disturbance to the from encroachment by development. These are; established woodland and paths. Theaccess track will be routed around the north west edge of the wood, close ■ • River Spey/lnsh Marshes SSS/including to the railway embankment, and the sensitive area land liable to flooding; around the bifurcating streamsof the Leault Burn will be avoided. In order to secure appropriate standards of ■ the parkland buffer separating the village amenity, there wilf be a presumption against.permanent from theA9; development within 90 metres of the works. ■ semi-natural ancient and other woodlands NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. and trees, where suitable management practices willbe encouraged including Spey Bridge upgrading of the exceptional local walks.

7.9.2 The Council has allocated £150,000 in 1994-95 The Council intend to place a Tree PreservationOrder on for structural improvements to the C41 bridge over the woodland and trees between the railway and River Spey. River Spey. These should be compatible with the Listed This will include important individual specimens and Building status of the bridge. groups of trees within the fabric of the village, and will extend to the Leauft Bum/Estatemarch. TheCouncil will NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. consider making additional TPOs where important trees. come under threat of felling. Management practices to maintain a treed presence throughout and around the village and a balanced structure for adjoining woodland will be encouraged.

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The original settlement has expanded substantially in the ■ safeguardingfield drains, footpaths, past decade, during which the population has doubled. existing stone walls and trees together with With open ground giving fine views north over the River new planting. Spey, and important nature conservationsites and commercial woodlands abutting the village to the east The Planning Authority willseek Section 50 Agreement and west, development pressures will fall increasingly on with landowners/developersto secure release of land backland sites to the south of the village. Water and consistent with the Proposals Map. drainage facilities have been upgraded recently, although the 8970 has limited capacity. Development and the provision of services must be coordinated and amenity Housing - Restraint safeguarded. The guidelines brought forwardby the Council in 1987 are reaffirmed. 7.11.2 There will be a presumption against further ribbon development along the 8970 outwith the village. Principles Housing - Infill

□ The Local Plan is directed towards; 7.11.3 In the interests of safeguarding the character of established residentfa/ areas, there will be a presumption □ opening up additional land forhousing and againstfurther infill housing including sub-division of □ future open space; existing plots, where development would involve; safeguarding amenity and adjoining rural inappropriate scale, designor orientation; activities; and ■

□ integrating and strengthening existing ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between wildlife habitats and protecting properties; conservation sites. ■ breaching established building lines;

■ felling significanttrees;

Policies and Proposals ■ loss of privacy or amenity to neighbouring occupiers; or HOUSING ■ substandard access. Backland Development COMMUNITY 7.11.1 7.0 ha. of land at lnsh is allocated for housing. Scope exists for 20-25 plots subject to; ■ Recreation access from the 8970 to be formed by 7.12.1 1.2 ha. of land immediately south of the village, developers. This should proceed from the and unsuitable for development, is reservedfor open north and eventually complete a looped space or formalrecreation provision. network;

■ the layout and arrangement of sites giving Footpaths an overall linear development form; consistency in design, form and finishes of 7.12.2 Existing footpathsor tracks providing access to individual buildings with emphasis on the public watersupply and hill ground adjoining the traditional elements; common building village will be safeguarded. lines reflecting the site contours; and woodland planting between development groups to strengthen the landscape context of the area; Page 68 September 1997 BADENOCH & STRA THSPEY LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council SERVICES Lynchat Roads B970 Prospects 7.13.1 Consideration will be given to the scope for upgrading the 8970 through and adjoining lnsh, as part of wider improvements to this route (see Chapter 2, 2.4.4). The juxtapositionof the former estate village, open ground, woodland and lochan create an extremely pleasant environment. Lynchat enjoys close proximityto ENVIRONMENT Kingussie and a main tourist route, both of which increase its attractiveness as a place to live and visit. The Green Principles 7.14.1 The Council will seek enhancement of neglected land at The Green. A small parking facility and related The main objectives at Lynchat are to; amenities wou/9 beappropriate. This will be secured through a Section 50 Agreement in association with the □ ensure that new building maintains the development of adjoining land for one house, or other village's traditional character; appropriate means. □ safeguard and enhance the local Amenity environment.

7.14.2 Remaining ground adjoining the village will be safeguarded from development except where essential for agricultural or management purposes, including; Policies and Proposals ■ lnsh Marshes/RiverSpey SSS/and RSPB Reserve; HOUSING

■ open land north of the 8970; Development Area.

■ existing commercial plantations and 7.15.1 0.7 ha. of land adjoining the village to the wesl is amenity and semi naturalwoodland, allocated for housing with scope for a maximum of 10 together with areas reserved for further dwelfings (Policy RS2 applies). Thisis an opportunityfor planting. a prestigious high amenity residential development comprising;

Development Restraint ■ a mix of detached and terraced properties of scale, form a.nd finishes reflecting 7.14.3 The Council will apply a policy of restraint of traditional building styles; development where this is; within 90 metres of the sewage treatment works; needed to achieve suitable setback fromadjoining electricity transmission lines; and ■ properties positioned in rowsto within 15 metres of commercial forestry. complement the site contoursa.nd align with the adjacent houses (HThe Larches" and nRaites House11) to the south east;

■ a non--conventional road layout, but· with improved access onto the B9152 together with other services (see 7.16. 1 );

■ enhancement of adjoiningfand (see 7. 17. 1) and phasing in accordance with the Proposals Map.

The Council wiff seek to secure the above through a Section 50 Agreement with the landowner/developer.

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Housing - Infill Trees

7.15.2 The Council will apply housing policy RS5 at 7.17.2 The Council will safeguard trees and woodlands Lynchat. Infill development should be consistent with the as follows; existing village character, maintain established building lines, and safeguard the privacy and amenity of existing ■ the fine avenue of broadleaved trees occupiers. adjoiningthe 89152;

SERVICES ■ Scots Pine at Chapel Park and by the Obelisk;

Drainage ■ the escarpment of Larches alongside the 7.16.1 Wade Road which should be reinforced There will be a requirement to upgrade drainage and extended to the west. facilities either by pumping to Kingussie or an independent biological treatment system with direct ■ Scope exists for additional amenity outfall to the River Spey. Permanent development within planting west of the pond. 90 metresof the drainage works will be resisted. 7.17 .3 The Council will encourage restocking of the ENVIRONMENT main tree features, including exotic specimens to maintain the landscape setting of Balavil House. The Pond Open Land 7.17.1 The Council will encourage measures to safeguard and enhance the village pond as an amenity 7.17.4 Areas important to the character and setting of the and wildlife resource. These could include; v_illage, including open parkland and flood risk areas, will be protected fromdevelopment except where essential to ■ improved habitat management; agricultural operations.

■ a small car park and interpretive facilities;

■ a village green on adjoining land with planting and seating, in association with future housing.

■ Opportunitiesexist for community involvement and assistance from local authorities and statutory bodies. The District Council intend to implement a scheme in 1993-94 with funding assistance from Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise.

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suitable management of areas of nature Prospects conservationvalue; Newtonmore (population 1150) is the main tourist and □ safeguard the wider village setting and servicecentre for the south western partof Badenoch and encourage large scale tree planting. Strathspey. This role has strengthened during the past decade following initiatives to promote the village in the wake of A9 bypassing. Substantial business investment in Development Options tourist accommodation and facilities has supplemented established heritage links with the Clan MacPherson. A Extensive areas adjoining Newtonmore are not suitable major Folk Park development will further enhance for development. These include the river flood plain, Newtonmore'sappeal to visitors. Serviceemployment land protected by nature conservationdesignations, the has become firmly established and additional investment Folk Park and Golf Course. The main opportunities are; is programmed to bolster local job prospects. (1) to the north - across the expansive south-west facing These factors have resulted in a 9% rise in local slopes stretching from Knock of Clune to Strone. This population since 1981, during which time an average of flank offers fine views but is exposed. Loss of i nbye land 1 O houses a year have been built in the village. This would jeopardise local crofting interests. Development trend is expected to continue, requiring substantial land would also involve substantial expenditure on services, for development. including a high level water main, upgraded drainage and acc;;ess. Newtonmore enjoys a dramatic setting against a mountainous background overlooking the Spey. The (2) to the south west - over substantial flat areas adjoining village has developed along a distinctive northeast ­ the former A9. These lands could be developed without south west axis. The original compact form, traditional significant impact on the viability of the main farm unit. architecture and extensive mature trees create a pleasant Access improvements required to open up land off environment. These factors are increasingly threatened Station Road and Golf Course Road (previously allocated as development continues to be crammed into the village fordevelopment), could be phased with wider rather than guided to more appropriate locations around development opportunities in this locality. However, its edge. pumping of drainage and lengthy outfalls forsurface water will be needed. The existing open approach to the village would require major new planting in order to Principles absorb development within its landscape setting.

The main planning considerations at Newton more are to; The preferreddirection for growth is thereforeto the south west. Few opportunities remain for infill to □ identify the best opportunities for vii I age consolidate the village and measures are needed to expansion; secure the character and integrity of established residential areas. □ safeguard the traditional village character and development forms; □ encourage a balanced distribution of commercial and tourist activity; □ identify further land for service businesses; □ consolidate Newtonmore's tourist role with major new heritage attractions; □ secure community and recreational facilities and identify opportunities for future provision; □ enhance open spaces and open up new areas for public enjoyment, including Page 71 ..

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Policies and Proposals Infill Housing

8.1.3 In the interests of safeguarding the character of HOUSING established residential areas, there will be a presumption against further infilf housing including sub-division of Main Expansion Areas existingplots, where development would involve;

8.1.1 The following land is allocated for housing; ■ inappropriate scale, design or orientation;

Area Location Size Capacity Requirements ■ inadequate plot size or spacing between (a) Perth Road - 5.2 65 houses small grouped properties; Station Road ha. schemes, subject to Section 50 ■ Agreements• breaching established building lines; (b) Perth Road - 9.2 100+ longer term (Policy RS3 LagganRoad ha. houses applies) ■ felling significant trees;

■ loss of privacy or amenity lo neighbouring "'A Development Brief will be prepared forthese areas to occupiers; or incorporate high standards of layout and design, new and improved roads (see 8.4.2), segregated footpaths and open space, structural lreedcompartments and ■ s4bstandard access. neighbouring community facilities. District Council Housing Small Sites 8.1.4 The District Council intend to build 4 houses in 8.1.2 The following sites are allocated for housing, (RS4); 1993-94 and a further 6 in 1995-96 in Newtonmore at a total cost of £450,000 and will seek to acquire additional land for this purpose. The District Council should Area location Size Capacity Requirements -·· consider the scope for marketing serviced plots in (a) Laggan Road 1.3 ha 20-30 houses detailed layout, Newtonmore in future. access reservations and pedestrian links NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. (b) Lower 1.0 ha 4 houses See box below Croftroy access must ensure minimal earthworks and loss of trees, and safeguards for existing footpaths. S.50 Agreements to secure a maximum of 4 houses, to avoid subdivision of feus, to safeguardother land adjoining the sites and access, and to prevent vehicular accessto the site by way of the existing sub standard agricultural accessfrom Laggan Road (c) Strone Road 0.1 ha 3 houses subject to upgrading the access and safeguards for residual open land (d) Mains Hotel 0.1 ha 3-4 houses careful design. Devt. commenced.

(e) Clune Terrace 1.0 ha 8-10 houses safeguard scarp

Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated ulife" of ha. (houses) (houses per annum) Allocated Land (yrs.) 17.9 216 10 22

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EMPLOYMENT Folk Park

8.2.6 The Council is creating a 32 ha. Heritage/Folk Park Light and Service Businesses immediately north-east of Newtonmore, and intends to appoint a Project Officerfor this purpose. A further 8.2.1 Business uses could be accommodated on vacant £1,920,000 is allocated in later years for the project land or premises at Newtonmore Industrial Estate. which will include; 8.2.2 A further 2.1 ha. of land to the south west of the Industrial Estate is allocated for future service businesses ■ reception facilitiescomprising a renovated subject to detailed hydrological survey and any necessary mission church, car parking and toilets floodmitigation measures whichshould include (completed as a first phase); adequate safeguardsfor neighbouring land and property. This should incorporateperimeter planting and, in the ■ a working croftand f-lighlandtownship longerterm, a new access to Perth Road (see 8.4.2). with a rare breeds animal park,· Buffer areas giving separation from adjoining uses will be safeguarded. ■ an open air museum with preserved rural buildings; Station Buildings ■ an archaeologypark with replicacrannog and hut circle,· 8.2.3 The Council will encourage re-use of the former Station properties. Possible uses, whichshould safeguard the character of the CategoryB listed buildings and be ■ forestryand woodland areas displaying compatible with ongoing railway operations, include traditional activities; business, craftor community enterprises. Scope exists for incorporating waiting facilitiesto replace the existing ■ historic modes of transport and footpaths temporary arrangements. linking main.activity areas;

Village Centre ■ possible retail and catering facilities. Further development wifl be phased accordingto the 8.2.4 The Council willencourage consolidation of retail availability of resources. Consideration should be given and other commercial/communityfacilities at suitable by Historic Scotland to giving Listed Building status to locations along Main Street. Proposalsshould conform in Aultlarie Farm Steading. scale and design with the traditional character of existing buildings. A shinty museum could be accommodated in NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan. a suitable vacant property. Commercial

8,2.5 Two sites adjoining the south westapproach to the village are a/located for tourist-related commercial development as follows;

a) 1. 1 ha. on the south side of Perth Road suitable for;

■ _a hotel or self catering accommodation or camping/caravansite;

■ ski related enterprises or catering facilities.

b) 0.8 ha., possibly incorporatingredevelopment of the restaurantand filling station together with adjoining land with planning permission for a ski hire/workshop,subject to adequate parking and safeguardingof trees.

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COMMUNITY ■ adjoining Loch na Leoba - improved woodland walks and management, seating Education and picnic facilities; ■ War Memorial - additional planting; and 8.3.1 The Council has recently refurbished Newtonmore Primary School providingadditional classroom, all­ ■ purposehall and schoolhouse accommodation. between Station Road and Coif Course Consideration will be given to improved crossing Road - continued agricultural use, arrangements between the school and playing field to the "set aside", or perhaps community rear of Golf Course Road. woodlandor open space/amenity provision.

Leisure and Recreation Playgroup Facilities 8.3.2 The Council will safeguardand encourage upgrading of important leisure facilities. These include 8.3.4 Land off Clune Terrace with temporary planning the; permission is reserved for permanent facilities in fu�ure.

■ golf course- with extension to the SERVICES clubhouse; Drainage ■ shinty pitch- with provision of improved changing rom and toilets; 8.4.1 A presumption against permanent development will apply to land within 90 metres of the Sewage ■ tennis courts and bowling green- with a Treatment Works. The Council will keep under review new pavilion; and the need for upgrading sewage treatment facilities at Newtonmore consistent with further development ■ village hall. requirementsand the River Purification Board's standards. Land for expansion exists within the existing A further 1.6 ha. of land adjoining the shinty pitch is site. allocated for community leisureand recreation purposes. Facilities might include, additional playing field; wet weather facilities possibly comprising squash courts for Roads example; and shared changing accommodation and Furtherto 1.1, the Council will seek improvements parking. 8.4.2 in the localroad network including new links;

Open Space ■ fromPerth Road to join Station Road north­ west of Station Cottages to improveaccess 8.3.3 The Council wilf s_afeguardimportant open spaces, to focal business sites and enable existing and encourage improvements undertaken by Scottish narrowroads to be retained predominantly Nacural Heritage, other public agencies and community for residential access and pedestrian use; interests, in the followingareas; ■ and off Clune Terrace - with scope for play ■ fromPerth Road to LagganRoad. facilities, improved footpaths, tree planting and seating; Footpaths ■ off Strone Road - management of the pond 8.4.3 The Council will provide or extendfootpaths along and surrounding trees. Opportunity exists Laggan Road, Church Terrace and Perth Road as to benefit from ForestryAuthority grant resources become available. assistance (see 1.2(c));

■ rear of the village hall - funding has been allocated by the District Council and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterpriseto assist the community with the formation of a smafl park in 1993-94;

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ENVIRONMENT 8.5.4 The Council will safeguard opportunities and encourage measures by community groups to develop and promote improved east-west links within the village, Trees and Woodland including routes from Glen Banchor/Perth-LagganRoad woodlands to Clune Terrace; and fromthe Folk Park into 8.5.1 The Council will safeguard, and encourage suitable the village centre and onto future housing areas to the management of semi-natural and amenity woodland and· south west. trees throughoutNewtonmore. The following locations are especially important; Consideration wifl be given to the scope for improving conditions for walking between Newtonmoreand ■ loch lmrich/FolkPark; Kingussie either in the formof upgraded roadside facilities or as part of a wider network of countryside ■ Golf Course Road/Spey Margins,· paths. ■ Station Road/Golf Course Road/Old Glen Nature Conservation Road; ■ 8.5.S The Council will safeguard 12.9 ha. of wet heath LagganRoad/Main Street (incfuding TPO); and grasslands at Dell of Newtonmore for its local crofting, nature conservation and educational value. ■ River Calder/Glen Banchor-Perth Subject to discussion with interested parties, Road/LagganRoad, where limited and consideration will be given to a Management Agreement selective removal of trees for crofting with the landowner. This might include measures to purposes should not prejudice the overall regulate grazing, together with information about the wooded character of this locality; and areas plant and bird fife. This project could involve Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and ■ selected specimens within individual community groups. properties. Landscape Conservation a.5.2 The Council will encourage initiatives by landowners and other interests to secure; 8.5.6 A presumption will be maintained against development of open land adjoining Newtonmorewhich ■ major new woodland areas in association is important for; with long term devefopment opportunities (see 8.1.1); and ■ agriculture or crofting, or diversification of these activities; ■ small scale amenity planting in association with selected open spaces (see 8.3.3); and ■ nature conservation, including the SSS/; replacement of selected over-mature ■ ■ recreation and amenity; or specimens within garden ground.

Financial assistance may be available from Scottish ■ is otherwise liable to flooding Natural Heritage or the ForestryAuthority. Thiswill not apply to essential infrastructurewhich should, where appropriate, be routed or sited to take Walks account of other uses, activities and local amenity.

8.5.3 The Council will safeguard the established network of footpaths and rights of way in and around Newtonmore. These include important links within the community and routes to;

■ Loch lmrich and the GolfCourse;

■ theSpey;

■ Knock and Craggan of Clune;

■ Glen Banchor and Creag Mor.

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Policies and Proposals

Dalwhinnie HOUSING Prospects Infill Dalwhinnie (population 150) is the highest village in the Highlands. It occupies a strategic gateway location by 8.6.1 The following sites are allocated for housing (policy the A9 close to the Regional boundary. The village is RS4 applies); fragmented, comprising small groups of buildings which have evolved in association with the railway, distillery Area location Size Capacity Requirements and hydro--electricity generation. Interveningopen (a) Ben Alder Road 0.2ha. 6 houses ground serveslo emphasise altitude and exposure. (b) Grampian Hotel 0.4 ha. 6 houses Recent rationalisation in these activities has brought (c) loch Ericht Hotel 0.6 ha. 6 houses tourism and freight transportation into more prominence. (d) Loch Ericht Road 0.3 ha. 5 houses integrate Predominantly day market use means the economic spin� existing trees off from proposed winter sports at Dru.mochter will be (e) Post Office 0.1 ha. 2 houses limited. However, Dalwhinnie is well placed to benefit (f) north of the 0.2 ha. 2 houses from the provision of supporting facilities in the event of substation skiing becoming established (see Chapter 2, 2.2.8). Such (g) north and east of 0.2 ha. 4 houses prospects would be greatly enhanced by a direct gondola the hall link to the slopes. This may generate modest demands for housing, reappraisal of infrastructure and refurbishment of community facilities. Principles Total Capacity Possible Building Rate Estimated "life" of ha. (houses) (houses per annum) Allocated Land (yrs.) The main planning objectives at Dalwhinnie are to; 2.8 41 <4 >10 □ give the community a more integrated and cohesive form; District Council Housing □ promote tourism, including ski related developments, to complement established 8.6.2 The District Council intend to build 2 houses in businesses (see Chapter 2, 2.2.8); 1994-95 on land adjoining Ben Alder Road at a cost of £90,000. □ secure significant environmental NB. The Council has up-dated its Capital Plan improvements, notably with block planting to improve shelter and amenity; EMPLOYMENT □ remedy deficiencies in services. Tourism

8.7.1 The Council wi/( encourage upgrading/developmentof tourist-related facilities and accommodation at Oalwhinnie, including;

■ a) Hotels - extension/refurbishmentof existing establishments, including wet weather facilities;

■ b) Self-catering/touringcaravan site - 0.8 ha. is allocated for this purpose (subject to retention of existing trees) opposite the Loch Ericht Hotel;

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■ c) Bunk house/Hostel/OutwardBound Playingfield Centre - 0.6 ha. is reserved off Loch Ericht Road; 8.8.2 The Council will safeguard 1.4 ha. of land lo the rear of Grampian Hotel for recreational use subject to ■ d) Visitor Reception facilities including car agreement with the landowner and compatibility with park and picnic site - 0.3 ha. is identified agricultural interests. opposite the Ben Alder Restaurant;

■ e) Tearoom - planning permission has been Civic Amenity Site given for change of use of Margaret 8.8.3 Land adjoining the village hall is allocated for this Cottage. purpose. Commercial SERVICES 8.7.2 The Council will encourage the development of commercial activityincluding small scale specialist Gondola Terminal retailing, craftunits, ski school or hire facilities, and/or restaurant - 0.7 ha. is allocated oppositethe Ben Alder 8.9.1 Subject to technical and financial viability, Cafe. terminal facilities associated with a gondola link to Dalwhinnie Corries incorporatingcar/coach parking, 8.7.3 The Council will encourageupgrading and toilets and information may be required in the longer expansion of distillery related operations, including term (�ee Chapter 2, 2.2.8). 3.0 ha. of land is reserved for facilities for visitors at Dalwhinnie. Development should this purpose east of the River Truim. Development qe compatible with the character and setting of the Listed should be setback 25 metres from the main transmission Buildings, and existing trees shouldbe retained wherever line and should secure high standards of layout and practicable. design of buildings, parking and service areas, with facilities of a scale sympathetic to this open situation. Transport Facilities Landscaping and bunding will be particularly important.

8.7.4 The Council will encourage upgrading and Water and Sewerage consolidation of transport services, accommodation and catering facilities. 0.3 ha. of land adjoining the Lorry 8.9.2 The Council will keep under review the need for Park and 0. 1 ha. at the rear of the Service Station are augmentation of the public water supply (including allocatedfor these purposes. additional storage), and a comprehensive drainagesystem for the village. The latter could involve treatment facilities located north of the Distillery. Effluent from any Business development preceding these worksmust outfall to the River Truim downstream of the water supply abstraction 8.7.5 0.2 ha. of land adjacent to the Hydro Board point. workshop is allocated for service businesses.

Station ENVIRONMENT

8.7.6 The Council will safeguard land adjoiningthe Trees Station for railway-related operations, including activities associated with any long term expansion of the steam 8.10.1 The Council wilf safeguard and encourage service to Dalwhinnie. reinforcementof existing trees at Dalwhinnie. New afforested areas comprisingchiefly native species within the village will be encouraged to improve shelter and COMMUNITY amenity, reduce the impact of wirescape, and help integrate the settlement. These should maintain views to Village Hall the east, avoid the flood plain, contain significanteast-­ west corridors, maintain setback from development areas, 8.8.1 Refurbishmentof the village hall by way of give maximum containment and retain the open community initiativeand with assistance from Highlands landscape around the village. Implementation might and Islands Enterprise is underway. proceed as a joint project involving landowners, developmer,t agencies and the Planning Authority subject to appropriate leasing agreements.

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Enhancement

8.10.2 The Council wi/1 encourage action by proprietors, community interests and statutory agencies, including La an Scollish Natural Heritage, to improve the appearance of gg the village in the following locations; Prospects The small community of Laggan is located where the A86 ■ Village Hall and British Telecom premises - tourist route crosses the River Spey. Local initiatives have possibly with parking and seating by the revitalised and sustained importantcommunity and shop; visitor facilitiesin recent years. Efforts are continuing to promote the village and secure rural housing for local ■ Filling Station - compound and screening; needs. Development opportunities are restricted largely to areas west of the bridge, due to adjoining land being ■ Ben Alder Restaurant - facelift and too steep, afforested or liable to flooding. improved surfacing; Principles ■ A9 junction - possibly interpretation of the Wade Bridge (subject to discussion with Historic Scotland)and improved layby; The main issues at Laggan are to;

■ village approaches - tidying up and block □ identify land for housing and community planting of lrees including locally native needs; species. □ provide better visitor facilities; The District Council have appointed consultants to enhance the local environment. prepare an enhancement scheme for the wider □ community. This will incorporate these suggestions and significantplanting (see 8.10. 1 ).

Footpaths Policies and Proposals 8.10.3 The Council will encourage measures to link HOUSING village allractionsand features of interest with an improved footpath network throughout the village and out to Loch Ericht. Routes could be supplemented by Infill signposting and seating ac- selected points. 8.11.1 0.8 ha. of land at Gergask Avenue is allocated for housing with capacity for 10 houses (RS4 applies). Good Safeguards layout, designand planting together with retention of the elm will be requirements. 8.10.4 There will be a presumption against development encroaching on remaining agricultur�I land or open areas adjoining the River Truim. These also contain major District Council Housing electricity supplies, an aqueduct, public water mains and the setting for the War Memorial. This will not apply to 8.11.2 The District Council propose to build 2 houses in essential infrastructure which should, where appropriate, 1992-93 and 2 further houses in 1995-96 at Lagganat a be routed or sited to take account of other uses, activities cost of £180,000. and local amenity; NB: The Council has updated its Capital Plan.

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Business Drainage

8.12.1 0.1 ha. of land adjoiningthe Village Hall is 8.14.1 A presumption against permanent development allocated for tourist related, craft or other business uses. will apply to land within 45m. of the septic tank. Visitor Facilities Water Supply

8.12.2 0. 6 ha. of land adjacent to Laggan Bridge is 8.14.2 Spare capacity in the existing water supply is reserved for a car park and picnic site relating to the limited and may have implications for phasing of wildlife garden on lower ground by the Spey. The development. It is likely that a new source will require to Scottish Wildlife Trust helped to establish this feature. be developed to meet longer term needs. Scottish Natural Heritage wishto assist with interpretive provision for this wetland site. ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY Amenity

Recreation 8.15.1 Therewi II be a presumption against development on land at risk from flooding or erosion by river action. 8.13.1 The footballfield and playground opposite the shop will be safeguardedfrom development or other land use change. Trees 8.15.2 The Council will safeguard existing trees and Village Hall woodland and encourage their natural regeneration together with reinforcementplanting between the shop 8.13.2 Land to the rear of the half is reserved for and Village Half, around the playingfiefd, and beside the improved parking and other community uses. Gergask Burn. Surgery Footpaths

8.13.3 0.2 hectares of land adjoiningthe hall is 8.15.3 The Council will encourage the development of reserved for a Surgery and relatedparking. This is under footpaths aroundthe village linking features of interest, construction. Access to back/and will be reserved and including the Old Telford Bridge site, the church and the mature elm tree will be safeguarded. wildlife garden. These could be promoted with contributions from Scottish Natural Heritage and others from the car park and might include sealing and Open Space information at selected places.' 8.13.4 TheCouncil will safeguard open ground and encourage tidying up of land by the shop and half.

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Page 80 September 1997 BADENOCH &STRATHSPEV LOCAL PLAN The Highland Council Annex Affordable Housing Policy The following notes are guidelines to prospective developers as to how the Council will interpret this policy. Applicants are invited to discuss their proposals with the Planning Authority beforelodging an application.

(i) Local. Local persons are defined as those who have; either been ordinarily residents for a minimum of three years, within the Settlement Zone/CommunityCounci I area in which the accommodation becomes available. If no-one fits the above criteria, then persons who satisfy similar qualifications in terms of the District Counci I area are eligible. The appropriate housing management agency may wish to take account, through its allocation system, of longer periods of ordinary residence. "Ordinarily'' might similarly be defined in terms of the numbers of hours per week a person works/resides in the settlement/area.

(ii) Low-cost/Affordable. The definition of low--cost accommodation depends upon the economics of housing provision and prevailing incomes in each specific locality. Negotiation of individual Section 50 Agreements will normally be concerned to achieve the transfer to an appropriate housing agency of land at zero or existing use value, and/or completed accommodation at construction or some other subsidised cost.

The Council has fully considered whether a minimum threshold should be established for the size of scheme to which the policywill apply and has concluded that this would not be appropriate. Small schemes are included, but the requirement may vary to suit particular site circumstances.

The Council has now adopted this policy and is seeking to identify "stress" areas in consultation with the Housing Authority, Scottish Homes and Housing Associations. Census indicators will be applied to assist this and such areas will be reviewed annually.

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:::i � ± ":j­ ;:;­ ::, c. � § Q: KINGUSSIE 7.1.1 16.0 eart\1/!ater part 0.0 0.0 0.0 0,0 16.0 0.0 0.0 10.C 7.1 •.Ua) 0.5 6 early yes 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 o.s 0.0 0.5 o.c 7.1.4/b) 0.3 16 oartv yes 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.3 7.1.4(c) 1.0 4 early ves 0.D 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 . 1.C 7.1 •.ctdl e.5 1-' 119rfy no 0.D 0.0 0.0 0.0 e.s 0.0 e.s 0.0 7.1. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.f sub-total 11.4 .C6 11.4 0.0 7.4 4.0 KINCRA!G 7.tU(a) 2.5 28 later no o.o 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 2.5 7.6.1lh\ 2.0 13 ear!v VOS O.D 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 o.o 0.6 1.4 7.6.1/el 2.5 9 oar!v Y&S 2.S 0.0 o.o 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,5 ><,;, sub-total 7.0 50 2.5 -4.5 0.0 0.6 6 . .C 0 7.11.1 7.0 22 earlyl!aler i,art 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 sub-total 7.0 22 7.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 LYNCHAT 7.15.1 0.7 12 etr!Yl!atet aoolle 0,0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.7 I sub-total 0.7 12 0.7 0.0 o.o O.i 20 NEWTONMORE 8.1.1(a)• 5.2 65 oar!y no no no no no 5.2 0.0 0.0 5.2 i 8.1.1(b) 9.2 100 later no no no no no 9.2 0.0 0.0 9.2 0> .... 8.1.21al 1.3 25 early yes no no no no 1.3 0.0 0.0 1.� 0.0 u, 8.1.2tb) 1.0 4 early no no no no no 1.0 0.0 1.C "Q m 8.1.21el 0.1 3 'oartv no no no no no 0,1 0.0 0.0 0.1 -< 8.1.2/d\ 0.1 -4 : early no no no no no 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 8.1.2/el 1.0 9 earfv no no no no no 1.0 0.0 o.o 1.C sub-tolal 17.9 210 17.9 0.0 0.0 11.g OALWHINNIE B.6.1/al 0.2 6 earlv no no no no no 0.2 0,0 0.0 0.2 8.6.1(b} 0.4 6 oarfy no no no no no 0.4 0.0 0.0 o.� 8.6.t(c) 0.6 e ear!v no no no no no 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.E a.e.1/d't 0.3 5 early no no no no no 0.3 0.0 0.3 O.C 8.8.Hel 0.1 2 early· no no no no no 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 8.8.1(() 0.2 2 ·early yes no no no no 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 8.6.t(al 0.2 4 earlv ves no no no no 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 sub-total 2.0 31 2.0 0.0 0.5 1.5 . LAGGAN 8.11.1 0.8 10 ear!v oart no no no no 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.8 sub-total 0.8 10 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.8

TOTALS 205.IJ •• 2825.0 •• 2.5 1.7 6.2 0.0 189.4 15.0 26.0 157.0

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