Kinross Area Local Plan
What is the Kinross Area Local Plan
?
It is part of the Development Plan which comprises the Structure Plan and the
Local Plans.
It is the land-use plan covering the area previously known as
Kinross-shire. It contains detailed guidance on where we will
encourage development and where it is unlikely to be allowed. It
guides day-to-day planning decisions and influences the
determination of planning applications.
Where can I get a copy of the Plan?
You can view or download the Local Plan from
this page.
Alternatively if you want a printed copy of
the Plan you should send a cheque to us for £15 at the
address at the bottom of this page.
Will it be reviewed?
The Plan is not being reviewed by us; instead
it will be replaced by a Local Development Plan, which will cover the
entire Council area.
What settlements are in the Plan area?
The main settlements are Kinross and Milnathort. A number
of other villages and small settlements are included stretching
from Drunzie in the north to Keltybridge in the south and from
Scotlandwell in the east to Blairingone in the west. You can view
a map showing the extents of the Plan
[pdf,223kb] from this page.
What are the key aims of the Plan?
The two main issues tackled by the Plan are environmental
protection, and the provision of business land.
Environmental protection centres on Loch Leven and the need to
ensure that the qualities which give it its status as a
Special Protection Area are not damaged in any way.
Provision of business land is centred around 3 main areas:
- Identification of a variety of industrial/business
opportunities in both Kinross and Milnathort.
- Identification of small scale business opportunities in
villages.
- Policies supporting rural diversification.
Is there any additional guidance for the Loch Leven Catchment
Area?
Scottish Natural Heritage through partnership working with the
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency/Perth and Kinross Council
published guidance which aims to assist applicants considering new
projects which are within the catchment of, or could affect the
Loch Leven Special Protection Area and Ramsar site.
The guidance note can be downloaded from the Scottish Natural Heritage website.
Where can I get more
information?
For more information please contact the Local Development Plan
team at:
Planning
The Environment Service
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
PERTH
PH1 5GD
by emailing us: developmentplan@pkc.gov.uk
or by calling us on: 01738 475300
