NOTE: the NKRCC welcomes comments on this subject.

“Good afternoon,

Elsick Development Company welcome the views of North Kincardine Community Council on the consultation draft Chapelton Masterplan.

The new town of Chapelton is being promoted by the family-controlled Elsick Development Company (EDC).  Following the grant of planning permission in principle for the new settlement in 2013, and subsequent planning applications for approval of matters specified in conditions, construction of the first phase of Chapelton is well underway.

You might recall that in June 2012, to guide development of the new settlement, and following extensive public consultation, Aberdeenshire Council’s Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee approved two policy documents:

• Chapelton of Elsick Development Framework & Overall Masterplan; and
• Chapelton of Elsick Masterplan statement: Phase 1– Cairnhill

These 2012 documents are available to view on Aberdeenshire Council’s website:

https://publications.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/masterplans-kincardine-and-mearns

EDC is now preparing a new Chapelton Masterplan, and the community council is invited to make comments on the draft document – which is attached.  Because of portal file size limits, the submitted masterplan is in two parts.  The consultation draft version has also been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council for comments. 

The draft masterplan outlines the vision, requirements and phasing for the development of a sustainable mixed use new settlement at Chapelton with over 4,000 homes and relates to Site OP1 (Chapelton) as identified in the council’s Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023.  The draft masterplan explains that an alternative approach to the design and development of the new settlement is being taken from that envisaged in the 2012 policy documents.  Principally, the first phase is set to expand in a westward direction rather than a northerly one.  Most principles however remain unchanged.  The new masterplan will serve as an addendum to these other 2012 policy documents, which remain relevant.

After a period of consultation, EDC will consider the comments, and make suitable amendments to the draft masterplan, as appropriate, and submit a revised draft to Aberdeenshire Council for consideration and approval at a meeting of the Kincardine & Mearns Area Committee.

The views of the community council on the draft masterplan are therefore welcome.  I would be grateful if comments be made to applications@turnberryuk.com by 5pm on Wednesday 27 November 2024. 

If you wish to contact Aberdeenshire Council or submit comments direct to the council, then the relevant contact in the planning department is Neil Mair, neil.mair@aberdeenshire.gov.uk  Please quote the Aberdeenshire Council reference ENQ/2024/1587 when making comments.

Thank you for your interest in the development of Chapelton, and if you have any feedback on the new town itself then those comments are welcome too.

Many thanks,

Richard J Phillips”

 

Turnberry Development Management

Kinross Business Centre

21-25 High Street

Kinross

KY13 8AW

rphillips@turnberryuk.com

Please find attached the October edition of North East Crime Alert.

In this edition:

We explain how to secure your campervan and avoid purchasing a stolen caravan.

 Relay theft is on the increase across the UK. How do you secure your vehicle and avoid becoming a victim of this keyless crime?

An Aberdeen resident shares her harrowing experience of how she became a victim of investment fraud.

 Scottish Land and Estates and Aberdeenshire Council, both members of the North East Partnership Against Rural Crime, explain some of their functions.

As well as a regular round-up of crime in the North East.

Please share the newsletter with family, friends and colleagues.

Kind regards

The North East Crime Reduction Team

NOTE: As ever, this is an excellent report with relevance to us all.

“Please find attached your June copy of North East Crime Alert.

In this edition:

• Officers in the North East are now routinely equipped with SelectaDNA tagging spray to target those using motorbikes to commit anti-social behaviour.
• Over two days Police Scotland and partners gave advice to over 1,000 rail passengers between Inverness and Galashiels about the latest frauds and scams.
• We look at the most common ‘top 10’ frauds in the North East and explain the work of the detectives tracking down those responsible.
• With the summer months upon us the theft of agricultural GPS equipment is again on the rise. We explain how to protect your property.
• As well as a regular round-up of crime in the North East.

Kind Regards

The North East Crime Reduction Team