Does Aberdeen require planning permission?
Planning permission is required if: The property is a flat. Construction work involves over 0.5 metres of excavation or infilling. The property is a listed building or is in a Conservation Area or.
What is a local development plan?
What is a Local Development Plan (LDP)? The Local Development Plan will apply regional policies at the local level and inform the general public, statutory authorities, developers and other interested bodies of the policy framework and land use proposals that will guide development decisions within Ards and North Down.
What is a local development plan Scotland?
a Local Development Plan (LDP) – these cover each council area across Scotland. They allocate sites, either for new development, such as housing, or sites to be protected. They guide decisions on all planning applications.
What is Aberdeen City Council responsible for?
As a tenant of Aberdeen City Council, we are responsible for repairing and maintaining the structure of the property you live in. This includes all pipes, wiring, fixtures and fittings for heating, drainage, power and lighting, all the external parts and any internal fixtures and fittings originally provided by us.
What can I build without planning permission in Scotland?
Work which doesn’t need planning permission
- Single storey ground floor extensions.
- Ground floor extensions of more than one storey.
- Porches.
- Enlargements of the roof.
- Access ramps.
- Changes to external appearance that are not an enlargement.
- Sheds, garages, greenhouses and other buildings.
What is Council Local Plan?
A Local Plan sets out the vision for future development in the borough. Local Plans are used to help decide on planning applications and other planning related decisions.
How long does a local development plan last?
There will also be a major review of the LDP every four years. To find out which stage your local planning authority is at in preparing a Local Development Plan for your area, please visit our local planning authority pages.
Who is in charge of Aberdeen City Council?
the Lord Provost
Aberdeen City Council comprises 45 councillors, who represent the city’s wards, and is headed by the Lord Provost. Between 2017 and 2021 the Council had Co-Leaders Douglas Lumsden (Conservative) and Jenny Laing (“Aberdeen Labour”) as a result of the coalition agreement.
Who rules the roof Aberdeen City Council?
Who is responsible for what? Individual Responsibility Anything serving only one flat, including the door from the stair, its windows and the inside of walls, floors and ceilings to the halfway point with the next property. You are solely responsible for all repairs and maintenance to your own flat.
Where can I find information on the Aberdeen local development plan 2017?
You can find the Supplementary Guidance and associated documentation for the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2017 at the following link: You can find information on the review of the adopted Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2017 at the following link: The latest newsletter and development plan scheme are available below.
What is the Aberdeen City and Shire strategic development plan?
The Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Plan was approved on 12 August 2020. The Plan covers the geographical areas covered by Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils excluding the Cairngorms National Park. The Strategic Development Plan plays a key role in guiding development over the next 20 years.
What type of government does Aberdeen have?
The City of Aberdeen operates under the mayor-council form of government, where policy and administration are separated. All legislative and policy-making powers are vested in the city council. The administrative authority, including veto power, is vested in the mayor.
What is the Aberdeen land use framework?
The Aberdeen LDP provides a land use framework until 2030 and aims towards Aberdeen being a sustainable city at the heart of a vibrant and inclusive North East of Scotland: Did you find what you were looking for?