generated from renewable sources proportion of energy needs being met from renewable sources? Will energy usage be positively influenced by location and development? Standards. 4. To protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape of the Moray Council area. Including the protection and enhancement of species, habitats, geology and landform Will it contribute to the protection and enhancement of the biodiversity in the Moray Council area? Will it have a detrimental effect on protected species? Will it contribute to improving and/or maintaining the favourable condition of designated sites of scientific and natural interest? Particular attention should be paid to Natura sites. Will it contribute to achieving local, regional and national biodiversity action plan targets? Will it have a detrimental effect on landscape character and designations? Short Local - Protected species survey is required for bats roosting within the farm steading. Potential adverse effect arising from drainage run-off creating sediment and an adverse impact upon the Loch Spynie SPA and Ramsar site. The woodland adjacent to site A is of biodiversity value and should be retained. Ardivot is located on a relatively flat plain and could have a local impact on the landscape when Text should be added to require a bat survey to be carried out for any development proposals for the steading. The woodland has been identified as amenity land to be safeguarded for its amenity, biodiversity and screening value.
viewed from the A941, a busy route between Elgin and Lossiemouth. Existing woodland mitigates impact by providing a backdrop and longer term boundary to the Grouping. 5. To protect and enhance cultural heritage and diversity within the Moray Council area Will it protect and enhance the district’s sites and features of historical, cultural and archaeological importance? Short Local - The steading is not listed, however the Regional Archaeologist has identified the need for a Standing building Survey (level 1) prior to conversion. Text to be added requiring a Standing building Survey to be completed prior to conversion of the steading. 6. To protect and enhance the quality of the districts ground, river and sea water systems Will it help to prevent deterioration of the ecological status of the water environment and help to achieve good ecological status in the water environment? Short Local - Connectivity with Loch Spynie SPA and Ramsar. Drainage in this area is complex and it is likely that nearby ditch drains to canal and/ or wetland areas and could be linked to the Natura site. Text to be added stating that “Proposals will need to demonstrate that foul drainage would not have an adverse impact upon Loch Spynie SPA
travel by car? Will it shorten the duration of journeys? However, a bus stop is located in close proximity and the Elgin to Lossiemouth cycle route runs close to the Grouping. 10. To ensure prudent use of natural resources Will it minimise the use of water? Will it minimise the demand for raw materials? Will it protect and enhance the use of prime agricultural land? No relationship. 11. To protect, enhance and create green spaces and to regenerate degraded environments Will green spaces be promoted? Will it result in the loss of green spaces? Will it make a significant contribution towards the regeneration of an area? Will it result in further degradation of environments? Long Local + The adjacent woodland has been identified as amenity land. 12. To secure a better quality of life for local people through Will it contribute to adequate access to and provision of services and leisure and recreational facilities for all Long Local + The development of the sites proposed for development should enhance this
improvements to service provision, sustaining a healthy economy with high levels of employment and improving the health and well being of local people including, those without a car and those with mobility difficulties? Will it help to maintain high levels of employment? Will it help to deliver affordable housing or general market housing to a good design standard? Will it help to maintain a healthy economy? Ensure accessibility for all to jobs? Encourage redevelopment of brownfield land? Ensure the provision of sufficient employment land? Improve access to health facilities? Grouping and provide a significantly improved access route for local residents.
Birnie- Rural Grouping Objective Questions Long/ Short term. Permanent/ temporary Scale-local/ cumulative) Env Impact Comments Safeguarding/ mitigation 1. To improve air quality within the Moray Council area Will it help to comply with air quality standards by reducing/ minimising air pollution? Long Local - Most rural development will inevitably result in increased car usage as Moray has a limited public transport system for rural areas. This has been assessed in more detail through the housing in the countryside policies of the Moray Local Development Plan 2015. 2. To reduce the causes and impacts of climate change Will it contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with the national targets? Will it actively seek to manage or avoid flood risk? Short Local - Site A- The Foths burn may pose a risk of flooding to the majority of the site due to the topography of the land on either side of the burn and the presence of the Included in Guidance. Development Plan policies on development within areas at risk of flooding.
3.To increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources Will it promote the use of sustainable design and construction? Will it lead to an increased proportion of energy needs being met from renewable sources? Will energy usage be positively influenced by location and development? Long Local + Site will be designed in compliance with sustainable design and construction as required by Building Standards 4. To protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape of the Moray Council area. Including the protection and enhancement of species, habitats, geology and landform Will it contribute to the protection and enhancement of the biodiversity in the Moray Council area? Will it have a detrimental effect on protected species? Will it contribute to improving and/or maintaining the favourable condition of designated sites of scientific and natural interest? Particular attention should be paid to Natura sites. Will it contribute to achieving local, regional and national biodiversity action plan Short Local - Development of the site would require additional planting and containment for the development. Badgers are very active in this area and the site should be surveyed for badgers and other protected species including otter and water vole. The Guidance requires new planting to be provided to create containment. The text requires a protected species survey to be carried out.
targets? Will it have a detrimental effect on landscape character and designations? 5. To protect and enhance cultural heritage and diversity within the Moray Council area Will it protect and enhance the district’s sites and features of historical, cultural and archaeological importance? No relationship. 6. To protect and enhance the quality of the districts ground, river and sea water systems Will it help to prevent deterioration of the ecological status of the water environment and help to achieve good ecological status in the water environment? No relationship. 7. To improve soil quality and use soil in a sustainable manner Will it protect and improve the quality of the soil? No relationship. 8. To reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the amount of recycling Will it ensure that the management of waste is consistent with the waste management hierarchy by reusing/recycling and residual disposal through the least Long Local + New households will have access to recycling facilities.
Carron- Rural Grouping Objective Questions Long/ Short term. Permanent/ temporary Scale-local/ cumulative) Env Impact Comments Safeguarding/ mitigation 1. To improve air quality within the Moray Council area Will it help to comply with air quality standards by reducing/ minimising air pollution? Long Local - Most rural development will inevitably result in increased car usage as Moray has a limited public transport system for rural areas. This has been assessed in more detail through the housing in the countryside policies of the Moray Local Development Plan 2015. 2. To reduce the causes and impacts of climate change Will it contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with the national targets? Will it actively seek to manage or avoid flood risk? Short Local - Site is at risk of surface water flooding, however it is likely this can be mitigated. SEPA support proposing the site, however adequate surface The text within the Guidance requires submission of a FRA.
water mitigation measures must be applied. Proposals should be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), the outcomes of which may affect the developable area of the site. 3.To increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources Will it promote the use of sustainable design and construction? Will it lead to an increased proportion of energy needs being met from renewable sources? Will energy usage be positively influenced by location and development? Long Local + Site will be designed in compliance with sustainable design and construction as required by Building Standards 4. To protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape of the Moray Council area. Including the protection and enhancement of species, Will it contribute to the protection and enhancement of the biodiversity in the Moray Council area? Will it have a detrimental effect on protected species? Will it contribute to improving and/or maintaining the Short Local + The site is in close proximity to the River Spey SAC and Ramsar site. Foul drainage from septic tanks and soakaways could impact on the water quality. The Guidance includes a requirement that development proposals should safeguard the integrity of the River Spey SAC. Sufficient
habitats, geology and landform favourable condition of designated sites of scientific and natural interest? Particular attention should be paid to Natura sites. Will it contribute to achieving local, regional and national biodiversity action plan targets? Will it have a detrimental effect on landscape character and designations? Mature trees align the entranceway from the east and add character to the settlement. Landscaping along the northern edge of the proposed site would help it integrate into the settlement and maintain the woodland feel of this entranceway. information will be required at planning application stage to confirm that adequate protection measures are able to be implemented to protect the water environment. The Guidance requires landscaping to be provided. 5. To protect and enhance cultural heritage and diversity within the Moray Council area Will it protect and enhance the district’s sites and features of historical, cultural and archaeological importance? Short Local + Carron has a heritage of distilling. New development should protect and enhance the setting of Carron bridge, a Category A listed building. The Guidance requires that proposals reflect the Victorian architecture of the village. 6. To protect and enhance the quality of the districts ground, river and sea water Will it help to prevent deterioration of the ecological status of the water environment and help to achieve good ecological status in the water No relationship.
Will it protect and enhance the use of prime agricultural land? 11. To protect, enhance and create green spaces and to regenerate degraded environments Will green spaces be promoted? Will it result in the loss of green spaces? Will it make a significant contribution towards the regeneration of an area? Will it result in further degradation of environments? Long Local + Tree planting to be provided at the entranceway. Guidance requires new tree planting to be provided. 12. To secure a better quality of life for local people through improvements to service provision, sustaining a healthy economy with high levels of employment and improving the health and well being of local people Will it contribute to adequate access to and provision of services and leisure and recreational facilities for all including, those without a car and those with mobility difficulties? Will it help to maintain high levels of employment? Will it help to deliver affordable housing or general market housing to a good design standard? Long Local + Helps to create more housing and meet demand as well as reduce pressure for housing in the open countryside.
eastern edge of the site to help integrate development into the surrounding landscape, although this is not considered significant given the scale of development proposed. 5. To protect and enhance cultural heritage and diversity within the Moray Council area Will it protect and enhance the district’s sites and features of historical, cultural and archaeological importance? 0 N/A 6. To protect and enhance the quality of the districts ground, river and sea water systems Will it help to prevent deterioration of the ecological status of the water environment and help to achieve good ecological status in the water environment? Long Local - See above comments under 4. 7. To improve soil quality and use soil in a sustainable Will it protect and improve the quality of the soil? 0 N/A
create green spaces and to regenerate degraded environments Will it result in the loss of green spaces? Will it make a significant contribution towards the regeneration of an area? Will it result in further degradation of environments? be provided. 12. To secure a better quality of life for local people through improvements to service provision, sustaining a healthy economy with high levels of employment and improving the health and well being of local people Will it contribute to adequate access to and provision of services and leisure and recreational facilities for all including, those without a car and those with mobility difficulties? Will it help to maintain high levels of employment? Will it help to deliver affordable housing or general market housing to a good design standard? Will it help to maintain a healthy economy? Ensure accessibility for all to jobs? Long Local + Helps to create more housing and meet demand as well as reduce pressure for housing in the open countryside.
Encourage redevelopment of brownfield land? Ensure the provision of sufficient employment land? Improve access to health facilities? Rural Grouping- Thomshill Objective Questions Long/ Short term. Permanent/ temporary Scale-local/ cumulative) Env Impact Comments Safeguarding/ mitigation 1. To improve air quality within the Moray Council area Will it help to comply with air quality standards by reducing/ minimising air pollution? Long Local - Most rural development will inevitably result in increased car usage as Moray has a limited public transport system for rural areas. This has been assessed in more detail through the housing in the countryside policies of the Moray Local Development Plan 2015.
3.To increase energy efficiency and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources Will it promote the use of sustainable design and construction? Will it lead to an increased proportion of energy needs being met from renewable sources? Will energy usage be positively influenced by location and development? Long Local + Site will be designed in compliance with sustainable design and construction as required by Building Standards 4. To protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape of the Moray Council area. Including the protection and enhancement of species, habitats, geology and landform Will it contribute to the protection and enhancement of the biodiversity in the Moray Council area? Will it have a detrimental effect on protected species? Will it contribute to improving and/or maintaining the favourable condition of designated sites of scientific and natural interest? Particular attention should be paid to Natura sites. Will it contribute to achieving local, regional and national biodiversity action plan targets? Short Local - Badgers are very active in the wider area so badger surveys may be required. Guidance requires protected species surveys to be provided.
Will it have a detrimental effect on landscape character and designations? 5. To protect and enhance cultural heritage and diversity within the Moray Council area Will it protect and enhance the district’s sites and features of historical, cultural and archaeological importance? Short Local - An archaeological watching brief during ground breaking works for both sites will be required. Clarification is required for which sites an archaeological watching brief is required and this will be reflected in the final version of the Guidance. 6. To protect and enhance the quality of the districts ground, river and sea water systems Will it help to prevent deterioration of the ecological status of the water environment and help to achieve good ecological status in the water environment? 0 N/A 7. To improve soil quality and use soil in a sustainable manner Will it protect and improve the quality of the soil? 0 N/A 8. To reduce the amount of waste produced and increase Will it ensure that the management of waste is consistent with the waste management hierarchy by Long Local + New households will have access to recycling facilities.
the amount of recycling reusing/recycling and residual disposal through the least environmentally damaging option? 9. To promote the use of sustainable transport options Will it improve public transport? Will it encourage walking and cycling? Will it reduce the need to travel by car? Will it shorten the duration of journeys? Long Local - See above, given the rural nature of Moray, further development of this Grouping will not reduce the need to travel by car. 10. To ensure prudent use of natural resources Will it minimise the use of water? Will it minimise the demand for raw materials? Will it protect and enhance the use of prime agricultural land? 0 N/A 11. To protect, enhance and create green spaces and to regenerate degraded environments Will green spaces be promoted? Will it result in the loss of green spaces? Will it make a significant contribution towards the Long Local + Developments will provide open space requirements in accordance with Development Plan policy.
regeneration of an area? Will it result in further degradation of environments? 12. To secure a better quality of life for local people through improvements to service provision, sustaining a healthy economy with high levels of employment and improving the health and well being of local people Will it contribute to adequate access to and provision of services and leisure and recreational facilities for all including, those without a car and those with mobility difficulties? Will it help to maintain high levels of employment? Will it help to deliver affordable housing or general market housing to a good design standard? Will it help to maintain a healthy economy? Ensure accessibility for all to jobs? Encourage redevelopment of brownfield land? Ensure the provision of sufficient employment land? Long Local + Helps to create more housing and meet demand as well as reduce pressure for housing in the open countryside. Site C is a former sawmill. May be some noise issues relating to proximity of sites to distillery so a Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) will be required for sites A and B. Guidance text requires further examination of issues relating to former use of site as a sawmill and details of gas protection measures. Text to be added regarding need for noise impact assessments due to proximity to distillery.