Stirling Local Development Plan 2018 10. Settlement Statements & Proposals Maps Settlement Statements and Proposals Maps have been produced for the following settlements: - page Ardeonaig ..................................................................................... 112 Arnprior ......................................................................................... 114 Ashfield ......................................................................................... 116 Balfron * ........................................................................................ 118 Blairlogie ....................................................................................... 124 Bridge of Allan * ............................................................................ 128 Buchlyvie * .................................................................................... 136 Cambusbarron .............................................................................. 140 Cowie * ......................................................................................... 144 Deanston ...................................................................................... 150 Doune * ......................................................................................... 154 Dunblane * .................................................................................... 158 Durieshill ....................................................................................... 164 Fallin ............................................................................................ 170 Fintry ............................................................................................. 176 Gargunnock ................................................................................. 180 Keltie Bridge (Rural Activity Area) ................................................. 182 Killearn * ....................................................................................... 184 Kinbuck ......................................................................................... 190 Kippen * ........................................................................................ 192 Plean * .......................................................................................... 196 Stirling * ........................................................................................ 202 Strathblane & Blanefield * ............................................................ 238 Thornhill * ..................................................................................... 244 Throsk .......................................................................................... 248 Sites outwith settlements.............................................................. 254 Also, maps have been produced for housing sites falling within the Countryside (i.e. out with a settlement). * The population figures quoted for the settlements marked with an asterisk are Mid-2012 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities, published on 31 July 2014. The remaining population figures are from the 2011 Census and are based on Community Council Area Profiles, with the exception of Cambusbarron which is an aggregate of the 2011 Census population data for the Census Output Areas wholly contained within the settlement boundary. Note: Although the village of Croftamie falls within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Local Development Plan area, much of the Croftamie Community Council area is covered by the Stirling Local Development Plan. 111 Stirling Local Development Plan 2018 Keltie Bridge (Rural Activity Area) 10. Settlement Statements & Proposals Maps Description: Keltie Bridge, 16 miles north west of Stirling, is a small hamlet of houses on the A84(T), separated from Callander to the west by the Keltie Burn, a tributary of the River Teith and part of a European Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Spatial strategy considerations: The B44 Keltie Bridge Rural Activity Area allocation contributes to sustaining rural communities in the Plan area by providing for employment creation alongside opportunities in Callander itself, within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Infrastructure considerations: Turret Water Treatment Works has capacity. Capacity at the Waste Water Treatment Works is limited. Early contact with Scottish Water should be made to determine actual capacities and possible solutions. Within the Rural Villages Area, new developments which are not served by a fixed route bus service may require to contribute towards the Council’s Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service. This will help meet the developer’s responsibility for ensuring a choice of access. Further details on this are provided in SG. Waste management infrastructure will require to be upgraded and new or upgraded recycling Bring Sites should be provided in association with new development. Developer contributions towards waste management infrastructure will be collected for development schemes consistent within SG: Developer Contributions. Existing and future land supply: The ‘key site requirements’ in the table are site-specific requirements only and do not represent an exhaustive list of all of the requirements to be met in the development of a site. Sites must also be developed in accordance with the Plan and Supplementary Guidance, as well as Development Masterplans, Frameworks and Briefs and extant planning permissions where applicable. 182 Stirling Local Development Plan 2018 Keltie Bridge (Rural Activity Area) 10. Settlement Statements & Proposals Maps N a Reference and Indicative housing units Key site requirements Site Name or area in hectares (ha.) Period 1 Period 2 Phase 1: Phase 2: 2027/2037 2015/2022 2022/2027 Employment B44 0.9 ha. • Suitable for horticulture, small scale wood Keltie Bridge Rural processing, food processing. Use Classes Activity Area. 4 (business), 5 (industry), 6 (storage and distribution) and visitor oriented businesses may be considered if they cannot be accommodated on sites in Callander and are compatible with neighbouring uses. • Development should utilise the existing road access points from the A84, if possible, enhanced as necessary. • Account should be taken of the ancient woodland to the north-east of the site (beyond the Central Highland Way). Any tree survey required under Policy 10.1 should include an assessment of the need for a buffer zone to protect the ancient woodland from the impact of proposed development. • Route of the Central Highland Way cycleway to the north should be protected, with provision for safe crossing of any access routes in the site. • Flood Risk Assessment required. Development on the functional flood plain should be avoided. Water resistant materials and measures may be required. Not all of the area will be developable and no development should occur in the functional flood plain or other areas known to flood. • To ensure the maintenance of the integrity of the River Teith SAC, foul and surface water drainage shall be treated to the relevant standards of Scottish Water and SEPA. 183183 Stirling Local Development Plan 2018 Killearn 10. Settlement Statements & Proposals Maps Description: Killearn, 22 miles west of Stirling and 9 miles north of Milngavie, is served by the A875 and has a population of approximately 1750. The backdrop of the Campsie Fells to the east adds greatly to the setting and character of the village, as do the open spaces within the village, including the Glebe. The modern village has spread south and west from the historic core along the Main Street, a designated Conservation Area. Spatial strategy considerations: Killearn is classed as a Rural Village and a Tier 4 settlement within the Settlement Hierarchy. It therefore has potential for modest amounts of new development as shown in the land supply table. The Housing Need and Demand Assessment has shown there to be high levels of need and high house prices in the Stirling Rural sub area, that includes all the rural villages. There is a high ratio of waiting list applicants to lets. Therefore for developments of 4 units or more, a 33% affordable housing contribution will be required. A Conservation Area Character Appraisal has been produced as Supplementary Guidance for the Killearn Conservation Area and all development within or adjacent to the Conservation Area must preserve or enhance its character, appearance and setting. The nationally important West Highland Way long distance route lies to the west of the settlement. The Campsie Fells to the east are part of the Southern Hills Local Landscape Area, further guidance on which is provided in SG: Landscapes and Biodiversity. Infrastructure considerations: There is some capacity at the Turret Water Treatment Works and Killearn Waste Water Treatment Works to accommodate new development. Early contact with Scottish Water should be made to determine actual capacities and possible solutions. Capacity at Killearn Primary School and Balfron High School is limited so housing development will need to be phased to allow them to accommodate further pupils. Further information on education provision can be found in SG: Developer Contributions. The village has a range of quality open space, distributed evenly around the village centre and residential areas. The main open space features are: • Killearn Public Park - A large central park, incorporating attractive mature trees, and providing areas for sport/ recreation and play areas for a range of ages. • Killearn Kirk - The attractive Kirk sits in