An important stage has been reached in the preparation of the next Aberdeen Local Development Plan.

Views on the proposed plan are now being welcomed. The plan is the City Council's view on what should be included in the next adopted Aberdeen Local Development Plan.

The plan influences public and private investments in homes, businesses and shops. The proposed plan is to support the improvement of Aberdeen city centre, such as infrastructure and its facilities. The plan is also promoting regeneration in brownfield site areas for housing, whilst also seeking to protect and enhance the urban greenspace and its subsequent networks.


Supported by a proposed action programme, the proposed plan stipulates what needs to happen to make the plan work. Proposed supplementary guidance will provide details on how the City Council will deal with the proposals for development. In accordance with this, an environmental assessment has been undertaken.

The publication of the documents marks the beginning of a 10 week period in which anyone can submit a representation on the plan and its supporting documents. Representations can include suggestions as to what changes should be made to the plan. The deadline for representations is Monday 1st of Jun 2015.

The plan is due to be implemented in 2016.

(LM/CD)