Kingswells Community Council

At its meeting of 10 July 2008, Aberdeen City Council’s Planning Committee agreed to consult on a draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process. This document sets out the format and protocol for preparing for significant new developments around the City. The official report which followed the 2006 Aberdeen Local Plan Inquiry was critical of the standards of design and layout of development carried out around the city over the past few years. The new process should encourage better standards and design quality and ensure the incorporation of necessary infrastructure, community facilities and linkages to help make successful places. The Masterplanning process will also allow for the involvement of communities in the evolution of their areas and to promote better design quality for significant developments.

The Planning Committee report can be viewed here by scrolling down to Item 11.6 of the Planning Agenda for 10 July 2008: Planning Agenda 10 July 2008

The consultation period runs from 11 August 2008 until 3 October 2008.

Any responses should be posted, faxed or emailed to the address at the bottom of the page with the words “Consultation on the draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process” at the top of the address if by letter, or in the subject field if by email.

The draft SPG can be viewed and downloaded by selecting the link below:
Draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process

Paper copies of the draft document are also available for inspection at the Planning and Infrastructure reception on the 8th floor of St Nicholas House on Broad Street, Aberdeen and at the City’s public libraries.

Address for Consultation Responses:

Consultation on the draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process
Dr Margaret Bochel
Head of Planning and Infrastructure
Strategic Leadership
Aberdeen City Council
St Nicholas House
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1BW

Fax: 01224 636181 (To: Consultation on the draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process)

E-mail: pi@aberdeencity.gov.uk (Subject field: “Consultation on the draft Aberdeen Masterplanning process.”