A VISION FOR BLAIRGOWRIE

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1 Welcome to the Westpark Partnership and Lidl UK GmbH Community Presentation. The purpose of this presentation is for you to view and comment upon the revised and updated proposals for the allocated development site, MU5 at Westpark, Perth Road, Blairgowrie. The information being presented today is the first step of the planning process and sets out the broad outline of the revised proposals. Through this consultation we are seeking any opportunities to improve the proposal or to adapt it where appropriate and to ensure that local community is actively involved in the planning process.

2 Sustainable development to meet local needs M8 Motorway /M9 Slip The 29 hectare site is located to the west flank of Blairgowrie. Forming three distinct zones the site is separated east to west by the B947, and A923, Dunkeld Road ha The boundaries are well defined, with the agricultural fields clearly fenced and with trees lining the periphery of the site. To the north the site elevates with rising topography. The east boundary is defined by Perth Road and the residential properties aligned along the road. To the south of the site lies the residential streets of Ardblair Terrace and Ardblair Road. The site is north. generally level with a gentle slope rising to the The site bounds and is traversed by footpaths forming part of the Core Paths Network within Blairgowrie ha Aerial Photograph from south The site has been considered through the recent Local Development Plan and was successful in achieving allocation as Site MU5, within the adopted LDP The allocation supports a mixed use development of Employment Use, Residential Use and Education. 6.3 ha Westpark Partnership Land Holdings Site

3 Sustainable development to meet local needs In February 2014, Perth & Kinross Council adopted the revised Local Development Plan, within which the subject of this presentation was included for Mixed Use Development, identified as Site MU5. Planning Background & Assessment The site is designated for the delivery of residential housing to meet the target demands of the TAYPlan, and also deliver Employment Land through the development of circa 4 hectares of the site to meet local needs and support the local community. In addition provision of land for educational and recreational use to be reserved. Adopted Local Development Plan Extract

4 Sustainable development to meet local needs Topographical level constraints for visual impact. Existing core network footpath retention and inclusion. In order to evaluate and consider the design proposals for the site, it is essential to firstly establish any constraints that may inhibit or inform the resultant designs proposals. Planning Background & Assessment The adjacent sketch has identified a number of constraints that require to be considered: Existing woodland/landscaping. Archaeological features. Existing Core Paths Network retention and inclusion. Topographical level constraints for visual impact. Ecological protection and biodiversity enhancement. Archaeological feature adjacent to development site. Education requirements. In addition to these physical constraints further technical surveys such as Traffic Impact Assessments and Drainage Impact Assessments require to be considered to establish the current capacity and respond to same to mitigate any future impact the development may have upon the infrastructures of Blairgowrie. Existing woodland/landscaping. Existing core network footpath retention and inclusion. Existing woodland/landscaping. Constraints Study

5 Sustainable development to meet local needs Linkage to Core Paths Network No development zone Residential Following completion of the identification of physical constraints the adjacent diagrams indicate the next stages of development of our masterplan proposal. Planning Background & Assessment The plan on the right has considered and responded to the following constraints: No development shall occur above the 90 metre contour line of the site to mitigate against possible visual impact, shaded buff. Scheduled Ancient Monument Education/ recreation use Retention and linkage into the existing PKC Core Footpath Networks encourage pedestrian hierarchy through the development. Protection of identified archaeological features at Hillock. Linkage to the existing road network. From these fixed constraints, the adjacent diagram indicates initial development zoning to accommodate areas for the following uses: Fir Retained woodland Linkage to Core Paths Network Residential Employment Use Employment use identified shaded brown located to the southern sector of the site at the gateway into Blairgowrie. Areas of open space to respond to the development constraints are indicated shaded green and represent areas of woodland, recreational open space, and retained open countryside. The central area shaded green has been reserved for education and recreational use. The balance of the site, shaded pink, are indicative of proposed residential development including road and footpath linkage. The housing development would consist of a mix of detached, linked and terraced dwellings to deliver a variety of streetscape, on-street houses, both open and culde-sacs, courtyard arrangements, etc. The housing shall also include a mix of housing tenure such as affordable housing, rental & mid market rental, and private. Early Zoning Diagram Developed Zoning Diagram

6 A VISION FOR BLAIRGOWRIE The Masterplan We are presenting our revised masterplan for the site that includes: Site Overall Site Masterplan New homes in a range of sizes from starter homes for first time buyers to 3-5 bedroom family homes at least 25% of these will be affordable housing; Extensive parks, public open spaces and green corridors; Zoned education and recreation uses. Protected and enhanced pedestrian linkage through the site to connect to existing networks. The proposals would also help create much needed new jobs both during and after construction - and will bring new investment to the community. The location is ideal for new housing as it is located within easy reach of the community facilities. The inclusion of employment opportunities aids in a sustainable community with the creation of new jobs to a variety of possible uses.

7 A VISION FOR BLAIRGOWRIE The Masterplan Simple traditional designs used in a contemporary manner Care Home Budget Hotel Mixed Tenure Housing Family Restaurant Food Retail Store - Lidl Neighbourhood Centre Proposed Site Plan Phases 1 & 2 Concept sketch Housing of character creating a sense of place and identity

8 Lidl Food Retail Store We are presenting Lidl UK GmbH s proposal for a new store within the Blairgowrie masterplan. Lidl s proposed development will: Linkage to Core Paths Network No development zone Residential Be one of the first of Lidl s new specification stores in the UK with a 1421m2 sales area; Planning Background & Assessment Provide approximately 131 free car parking spaces, of which around 8 will be disabled and 8 will be parent and child spaces; Receive one or two deliveries per day which will take place towards the northern side of the building away from the majority of customer activity; Retail a limited line of core products (1,800 lines) so the store will complement the existing local retailers, as shoppers will still undertake top-up shopping at other shops within Blairgowrie. Lidl of the Future Store Example Scheduled Ancient Monument Education/ recreation use The Lidl retail philosophy centres on simplicity and maximum efficiency at every stage of the business, from supplier to consumer, enabling the company to sell high quality products from a limited range of exclusive own brand and well-known labels at the lowest prices. Lidl stores sell around 1,800 carefully selected product lines and are able to offer these high quality products at low prices due to a pan European bulk purchasing policy. This provides Lidl with the advantage of immense buying power, enabling the company to achieve significant economies of scale that can be passed on to the customer in the form of low prices. Retained woodland Linkage to Core Paths Network Residential Employment Use A common misconception is that Lidl will have an adverse impact upon existing town centres, but the latest findings of the Competition Commission report confirm that Lidl provides a different offer to the main food retailers. In addition, this report states that Limited Assortment Discounters such as Lidl do not impact to any significant degree upon larger food retailers. This is supported by the numerous examples across the UK, where Lidl trade comfortably alongside major multiples. This has also been acknowledged by the Secretary of State and planning inspectors in their decisions following public inquiries into Lidl schemes. In addition to the above, Lidl commissioned a third party retail consultant (RPS) to quantify Lidl s impact on town/district centres. RPS carried out a health check of 3 different town centres and 1 district centre both before, and after a new Lidl store opened in an out of centre location. The RPS study concluded that the town/ district centre retail areas actually improved, or the status quo remained the same during the 12 month study period.

9 Indicative Aerial Montage of Masterplan Proposals A VISION FOR BLAIRGOWRIE

10 Social Capital aspects of a community that provide foundations for its social networks and environment, including education, health, public services and amenities. Built Capital aspects of a community that provide foundations in the built environment, including architecture, urban form, energy management and infrastructure. Natural Capital A VISION FOR BLAIRGOWRIE Next Steps Thank you for attending our exhibition on the mixed use masterplan for the site at Westpark, Blairgowrie. We want to know your views on the revised masterplan and what you would like to see incorporated as we take the plans forward. This is an important opportunity to provide much-needed development site on a sustainable site. aspects of a community that provide foundations in the natural environment, including interfaces with nature, preservation or enhancement of environmental features or habitats, drainage and wetlands. By adopting a long term vision for the town and directing growth in a manner that is sensitive in nature, character and scale, this deliverable development will protect key greenbelt areas while delivering long and short term benefits to the local economy. Following this consultation we will seek to make a planning application to Perth & Kinross Council. An opportunity to make further comments is available once the planning application is registered with the Council. Questionnaires are available for you to leave comments. These can be left at the exhibition or returned by post to the address below.. Contact details: Post: Yeoman McAllister Architects Waterside Studios 64 Coltbridge Avenue Edinburgh EH12 6AH Phone: derek@ym-.com aspects of a community that provide its economic foundation and viability for investment, including access to capital, connections to market needs, and a range of mixed uses. Financial Capital