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Action Programme Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Local Development Plan Action Programme March 2018 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3 2. Vision and Development Strategy 4 3. Strategic Growth Areas (Arrochar, Balloch & Callander) 7 4. Placemaking Priorities in other Towns and Villages 14 5. Rural Development Frameworks 21 6. Allocated Sites in Towns and Villages excluding Strategic Growth Areas 31 7. Strategic Transport Infrastructure 46 8. Local Development Plan Policies 47 9. Guidance 51 1. INTRODUCTION This Action Programme accompanies the Local Development Plan (the Plan) and identifies the actions needed to implement and deliver the development proposals and policies contained within the Plan. These actions involve a range of stakeholders and focus on delivering the Plan’s: Section 2 Vision and Development Strategy Section 3 Placemaking priorities identified in the main growth areas including Callander, Balloch and Arrochar Section 4 Placemaking Priorities identified in towns and villages Section 5 Rural Development Frameworks Section 6 Allocated sites in towns and villages Section 7 Strategic transport projects Section 8 Local development plan policies Section 9 Supplementary and Planning Guidance Timescales for carrying out each of the actions, The following pages chart the progress and the lead body/organisation responsible, status of all actions. Where possible infrastructure needs and other stakeholders infrastructure needs and associated the Plan period (2017 2026). with the timescales for the delivery of housing sites being linked to the Housing Land Audit. Actions will be reviewed bi annually in collaboration with the wide range of delivery partners involved and the Action Programme itself will be re published every two years. Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 3 2. VISION AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Deliver high quality visitor accommodation in a range of locations with more places to camp Focus majority of growth in and experience the outdoors. Strategic Growth Areas of Arrochar, Balloch and Callander Deliver 75 new homes a year (open market and affordable) Deliver Strategic Support Placemaking Priorities in Transport Aberfoyle, Arrochar, Balloch, Infrastructure Blairmore, Callander, Drymen, improvements at Tarbet and Tyndrum A82 (Tarbet to Inverarnan) and Callander South (new road bridge across River Teith) Support more active travel options and off road Support the rural economy through Rural Activity Areas and Buchanan South and West Loch Lomondside Rural Development Support more opportunities to travel Frameworks on the Lochs and experience being beside the water Support the National Walking and Cycle Network through delivery of new and improved links to routes Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 4 Main themes to deliver the Vision and Development Strategy Three Strategic Growth Areas Eight Placemaking Priorities Two Rural Development Frameworks Arrochar, Balloch and Callander offer the The Plan identifies eight Placemaking Priorities Rural Development Frameworks are identified greatest potential for sustainable development of Aberfoyle, Arrochar, Balloch, Blairmore, at West Loch Lomondside (between Inverbeg growth based on economies of scale for Callander, Drymen, Tarbet and Tyndrum. and Balloch including Luss) and Buchanan services and facilities, ability of surrounding Placemaking Priorities are central areas with South (between Drymen and Balmaha including environment to accommodate development and good potential for public realm improvements Buchanan). These identify where there is access to sustainable transport. Each of these and/or new development opportunities. Some of opportunity for some development within the areas has a good mix of land use allocated. these have grown from local community countryside, linked to ongoing land thoughts and ideas driven by former charrettes. management and diversification and supporting The key focus for these areas is to create a rural communities and the rural economy. more welcoming and friendly environment for people to walk, cycle, visit, shop and work in. The works could include improvements to open/ green space, easier path networks to walk/ cycle, de cluttered street furniture, buildings for community uses and soft landscaping measures. Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 5 Type in the name of your village here then the map will display your town Click here to get the legend (key) showing you what the colours are: Click on a site and a pop up will appear with information about site owner, developer, planning status, a list of actions and progress. You can maximise this pop up. Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 6 Delivery partners Action by a wide range of partners is required to Agent Ag Scottish Environment Protection SEPA deliver the vision and development strategy set Agency out in the Plan. This includes landowners, Argyll & Bute Council Scottish Futures Trust SFT agents, developers, as well as the local authorities, agencies and public sector organisations identified below. Partnership Community Council CC Scottish Government working between private and public sector is needed to deliver key infrastructure and Development Trust DD Scottish Natural Heritage services for development growth many towns and villages. In some instances developer Forest Enterprise Scotland Scottish Water contributions will be sought and this is identified as far as practicably possible in this document Highlands and Islands Transport sportscotland however advice should always be sought early Partnership from the National Park Authority as circumstances can/may change. Historic Environment Scotland Stirling Council Land Owner LO Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Loch Lomond National Park Sustrans National Health Service Scotland Tactran Perth & Kinross Council Transport Scotland Police Scotland Visit Scotland Registered Social Landlord RSL West Dunbartonshire Council Scottish Enterprise Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 7 3. STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS There are three strategic growth areas each with their own placemaking priorities. These include Callander, Arrochar, Balloch. Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 8 Arrochar & Succoth Arrochar & Succoth marine gateway village centre next to Three Villages and partners to encourage action. Hall, improved water access, economic development and housing. Ben Arthur Resort This site is a priority and the key action is to work with the owner and key partners to ensure delivery. Housing Opportunity Encourage submission of planning application for Cobber’s Rest (H1) and enhance site. | 9 Arrochar & Succoth Good progress is being made in delivering the strategic vision for Arrochar & Succoth. Following on from the charrette in 2014, there has been continued work with owners of the sites and partners. Stuart Mearns, Director of Rural Development & Planning and Jackie Baillie (MSP) facilitate an Area Forum and topics include the Ben Arthur site, the litter at the head of Loch Long, a new viewing platform (A83/A814 junction) and the pontoon project south of the village centre (given difficulties of developing at the central site). LLTNPA will continue to facilitate the Arrochar Forum on various projects. Progress: There is no live planning permission for the site. The owner (Clydebank Developments) and the prospective purchaser (Ben Arthur ltd) have been making slow progress on the transfer of the land and making a deal due to various issues. Actions: LLTNPA, Argyll and Bute Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise will continue to speak to the landowner and prospective purchasers to consider innovative ways to take this site forward. new passing places. Actions: SEPA. Arrochar & Succoth Progress of all allocated sites Site Landowner Agent Timescale Planning Status Scottish Water Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Progress Reference & Delivery Partners Contributions Requirements Name required Arrochar H1 Landowner: Mr. William 2018 2020 Planning permission Land needs serviced. Encourage Work with the Work with RSL The site has been marketed as Cobblers Burton for 12 homes lapsed Scottish Water submission of Argyll and Bute and developer single plots. The site is not Rest Agent: Clark Design in 2006 (2006/0409/ confirms sufficient new planning Council to ensure to agree identified in the Argyll and Housing 12 Architecture DET). Affordable capacity at the Water application. site is identified in affordable Bute Council SHIP. Delivery Partners: housing requirement and Waste Water Strategic Housing housing Scottish Water, of 25%. Treatment works. Investment delivery. LLTNPA, Registered Early engagement with Programme Social Landlord, Argyll Scottish Water is (SHIP). and Bute Council recommended. Arrochar H2 Landowner: Dunbritton 2017 2018 Planning Permission Monitor Once completed Condition to The site is identified in the Succoth Housing Association, for 26 units progress of Argyll and Bute create private Argyll and Bute Council SHIP. Housing 26 Agent: CP Architects (reference: site Council Housing foul drainage The 26 units are being Delivery Partners: 2014/0027/DET) construction department may and connect to delivered as social rented SEPA, LLTNPA, under construction and resolve undertake a public network affordable. Work commenced Transport Scotland, Affordable housing any issues further needs once available. on site in July 2017 and is due Argyll and Bute Council requirement of 25%. with partners analysis. to complete in early 2018 for where the 26 units. The trunk road necessary. improvements have been
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