Eastern Local Plan (New)
What is the New Eastern Local Plan?
It's a land use plan, currently in draft form, covering Blairgowrie and Rattray, Coupar Angus and Alyth and the surrounding countryside and villages, including Glenshee and Strathardle, Strathmore and the Lunan valley. 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.
It is a draft replacement for the current Eastern Area Local Plan. When it eventually comes into force it will form part of the Development Plan, which comprises the Local Plan and the Structure Plan.
The intention to review the Eastern Area Local Plan was advertised in January 2002. A Draft of Eastern Area Local Plan was published in July 2005 and was available for public consultation during September and October 2005. The public consultation period ended on 31st October 2005.
Where can I get a copy of the Draft Plan?
If you want a copy of the Plan you should send a cheque to us for £15 at the address below
The Environment Service
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
PERTH
PH1 5GD
Alternatively you can download the document using the links below. As the document is very large it has been split into sections and you can view the plan by clicking on the links.
When will it come into force?
Until a local plan is replaced by a more up-to-date version, the adopted local plan remains in force. However, the replacement plan, until it is adopted, may form a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.
What settlements are in the Plan area?
The main settlements are Blairgowrie and Rattray, Coupar Angus and Alyth. A number of other villages and small settlements are included stretching from Spittal of Glenshee in the north to Campmuir in the south and from Meigle in the east to Caputh and Straloch in the west.
What are the key issues dealt with in the Plan?
The key issues are:
- The number of settlements with drainage constraints in the area
- Ensuring an adequate supply of employment land
- Ensuring provision of sufficient housing.
Where will new housing be built?
- New housing will be concentrated in the main settlements although lack of drainage is a key constraint in some areas. It is where most of the shops and other services are found. Remaining housing allocations will be concentrated in the outlying villages where it will help support existing communities and transport links.
What about Economic Development?
- We want to encourage more jobs and ensure sufficient land is available for employment purposes. An extension to the area at Welton road in Blairgowrie is proposed, and other opportunities are identified in Coupar Angus and Alyth
- We are also encouraging the release of employment sites previously identified.
What about leisure and tourism?
- Tourism is an important component of the local economy, and the Plan gives encouragement to the development of appropriate tourism facilities, including accommodation.
Are there any Roads improvements proposed?
- The A93 north of Blairgowrie has improvements planned for the Craighall Gorge and Lair junction which will be implemented during the Plan period.
- In 1997 the first phase of the Coupar Angus relief road was opened. The route of the second phase has been safeguarded since the adoption of the Local Plan; however, subsequent Archaeological information suggests this route be amended, and this future line for protection is identified.
- An alternative route into an extended Welton road Industrial park is proposed.
Where can I get more information?
If you want more information contact:
Esther Rogers-Nicoll
Telephone: 01738 475380
Email: EasternLocalPlan@pkc.gov.uk
