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07/05/2015

National Park Announces Local Development Plan

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority board has announced its Proposed Local Development Plan.

The board approved a six-week consultation of the plan, which outlines new developments for housing, tourism and infrastructure over the next ten years.

Plans include:

• Affordable housing developments of up to three homes in Luss, Tarbet, Gartocharn, Drymen, Croftamie,  Gartmore, Aberfoyle and Callander.

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• Lifting the restriction on occupancy of new homes in Loch Lomondside.

• Changing the affordable housing quota for developments in Loch Lomonside villages and other areas.

• Identifying new sites for development such as Arrochar, Balmaha, Callander, Crianlarich, Drymen, Aberfolye, Gartocharn, Tarbet and Killin.

Stuart Mearns, Head of Planning and Rural Development at the Authority, said: "The Proposed Plan really reflects the hopes and aspirations of our communities and brings to life an overarching vision for development in the National Park.

"There’s a momentum building around existing, successful developments in the Park including in tourism and renewable energy and this looks set to continue.

"This year, we have already seen a 35% rise in planning applications."

(LM)

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