Aberdeen City Green Space Network Policy to Practice

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1 Aberdeen City Green Space Network Policy to Practice Aftab Majeed MIEEM, MRTPI Environmental Planner and Alistair Watson MIEEM Environmental Policy Team

2 Green Networks Why we have the green networks? How we developed the green space network in Aberdeen City?

3 Aberdeen City Green Space Network- Development to Delivery Local Plan process started in Main Purpose Additional protection to open space Avoiding undue coalescence Improve access Linking wildlife corridors Strategically Linkages

4 Aberdeen Green Space Network Themes

5 Aberdeen City Green Belt 2008

6 Developing the Green Space Network

7 Developing the Green Space Network

8 Greenspace Network Local Development Plan 2008

9 Green Space Network Rationale 2007 No Name GSN Category Main Land Use Description of Habitat Classifications (PAN 65) 1 Mundurno, Tarbot Hill Farm Core (Murcar) and Link to 2 (Corby Loch) and 3 (Denmore) Farmland Coastal sand dunes, improved grasslands, scrub woodland - locally important habitat and priority habitats Stream & Flooding Plains West of Muldam DWS, Nature Reserves and SSSI Recreation DWS 4 Balgownie and Blackdog Golf course, path, desired path link links to Denmore 2 Corby Loch Core (Corby Loch) and Open Water and Link to 3 (Denmore) and 4 Farmland (Scotstown Moor) 3 Denmore, Mundurno, Sheilhill Farm Link between 2 (Corby Loch), 5 (Lochside Road) and 6 (Balgownie Links Golfcourse) Woodland, Farmland and Amenity Ground Bog, lowland fern, improved grassland, wet woodland and wetlands priority habitat. Amenity grounds throughout industrial estate and some housing, as well as fen, marsh, swamp and arable farmland. East of Corby Loch West of Sheihill Farm DWS13 Newton of Sheilhill, 14 Corby Loch & SSSI No. 3 DWS 12 Scotstown Moor /Perwinnes Moss and Local Nature Reserve Corby Loch used for water sports, desired path link to Denmore and Scotstown Moor Public amenity land, paths through residential area, desire for path link across farmland to coast. Access / Existing Paths Yes Woodlands Wildlife Projects (ACP & Other) Badger territory, important corridor and foraging ground towards north of Tarbot Hill Farm. Social WPR Opportunities Comments Path link between Denmore and Coast No paths but access rights apply Badger territory Passes along northern edge of site Path linking Bridge of Don with Corby Loch and beyond Yes Shelter belts Badger territory Path linking Bridge of Don with coast

10 Green Space Network 2007

11 Green Space Mapping Using 2007 PAN 65 Typology

12 Open Space Quality and Quantity Audit ha 480 sites 1. Accessibility 2. Attractive 3. Health Supporting 4. Community Supporting 5. Biodiversity

13 Innovative Approach- Adding Biodiversity using IHS data developed by North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC)

14 Aberdeen City Green Space Network 2012

15 Enhancing GSN in Aberdeen

16 GSN Planning & Management GIS Tool Kit

17 Challenges and Implementation Greenfield Housing Development 20,324 by 2030 Employment Land 196 hectares

18 Challenges and Implementation Opportunity Sites and Major Infrastructure Development AWPR

19 Major Challenges Interpreting GSN Policy & dealing with Planning Applications How to implement on land out with the Council Control The Logic- Why some areas are chosen as GSN and others are not? Hard Surfaces as GSN GSN Vs Green Belt and Urban Green Space Policy Developers reservation on High Mitigation Cost

20 Delivery through Masterplanning Process but there are still?

21 Putting into Practice A Tool for Planners to use it for Planning Working with Partners Communities & Developers Delivering RBMP Implementing Environmental Strategies and Projects Open Space Management Converting Green Deserts into Green Networks Before Improving Water Quality & Habitat After

22 Efficient forward looking land management Developing Flood Risk Management Plan A tool for addressing future management issues e.g. climate change Improving Health and Economy Compliance with legislation Savings in planning for future needs

23 Value for Money It is all developed in house No consultants used No external funding No additional support Using Staff Expertise and Time Significant Savings to the Council Best Use of Local knowledge and Resources

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