Regeneration plans for Aberdeenshire have received national recognition, the city council has announced.

The City Centre Masterplan and Delivery Programme was shortlisted in two separate categories at the UK-wide Planning Awards.

Over 4,000 residents were involved in the consultation process on the multi-million pound regeneration plans.

Projects include 12 community-based initiatives, 13 infrastructure proposals, 13 economic outputs and 11 environmental developments across the city.


The City Council's master plan was produced in collaboration with consultants Building Design Partnership (BDP). It was put forward for both the Award for Strategic Planning and the Stakeholder Engagement in Planning award.

However, with competition from City of London Corporation, Plymouth City Council, Guildford Town Centre and Newcastle City Council, the plan did not receive first place.

Councillor Marie Boulton said: "I am delighted that our City Centre Masterplan and Delivery Programme was shortlisted for these national awards.

"It is recognition for both the process that was followed in terms of engaging with the public and also the masterplan itself, which sets out a clear, well-evidenced vision for the future of the heart of the city.

"Crucially, it will be backed up by a detailed delivery programme, as there is no sense in having a large document that sits on a shelf."

The proposals will be implemented into the city centre over the next 20 years.

(LM)