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Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study
Please note this page has been updated. The period for comments is to be extended to Friday, 8th of August, 2008 and a copy of the study with the correct numbering of the options is now available. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Background
Capacity Studies take a long term view of a settlements capacity to grow. The consider potential constraints and opportunities and what potential benefits new development could bring to a settlement. To assess this potential, it has been assumed that settlements may increase in size in the future by around a theoretical level growth They are intend as 'studies' rather than plans and will help Aberdeenshire Council to look at the long term when considering growth through development plans. As such they do not make any commitment but consider potential options and solutions. Capacity Studies are being undertaken on a number of settlements within Aberdeenshire.
Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study is studing the implications of a 100% growth within the corridor. The corridor study area includes Muchalls, Newtonhill, Portlethen, Findon, Portlethen Village, Downies, Cammachmore and Marywell.
Rapleys LLP a planning consultancy is conducting the study on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council.
Initial Engagement
A Public Workshop was held on the 25th of Feburary to seek the views of the local residents and to consider the opportunities and
constraints which exist in the Portlethen Corridor. A draft is currently being prepared by Rapleys LLP. A further six week opportunity to comment will follow the approval of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee of the draft for public consultation. This will include a public meeting and direct notification to interest groups.
Draft Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study
The draft of the Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study was approved for consultation by the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee on the 20th of May 2008. Following minor amendments the study is now available for consultation. The study is made up from a report and a number of maps. Please click on the relevant links below to view the study and maps:
- Draft Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study (pdf 214 kb)
- Appendix 1 - Full Goal Achievement Matrix (pdf 3.2 mb)
Appendix 2
- Diagram 1 - Technical Constraints (pdf 2.1 mb)
- Diagram 2 - Environmental Constraints (pdf 731 kb)
- Diagram 3 - Key Constraints (pdf 794 kb)
- Diagram 4 - Areas of Search (pdf 614 kb)
- Diagram 5 - Goal Achievement Results (pdf 634 kb)
- Diagram 6 - Strategic Open Space (pdf 698 kb)
- Diagram 7 - Option 1: Western Expansion(pdf 7.5 mb)
- Diagram 8 - Option 2: Limited Eastern Expansion(pdf 1.8 mb)
- Diagram 9 - Option 3: Substantial Eastern Expansion(pdf 1.8 mb)
- Diagram 10 - Option 4: Schoolhill Extension(pdf 2.7 mb)
The study is also available in paper form at Portlethen and Newtonhill Library.
If you would like to comment on the study you can do so in writing, addressing any comments to:
Portlethen Corridor Capacity Study
Rapleys LLP
19 A Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EG
Alternatively you can email any comments to:
The closing date for comments is Friday the 8th of August 2008.
Public Meeting
A public meeting was held on the evening of Thursday the 26th of June at Portlethen Academy. Staff from both Aberdeenshire Council and Rapleys LLP were at hand to answer any questions and take any feedback. This involved a presentation on the study and a question and answer session. A summary of the questions and answers at the meeting is available below.
