Press Release
190 development sites proposed – have your say
The Planning Service recently asked landowners, developers and the public to submit details of land that is currently available for development or could become available over the next 20 years. This could be for housing, employment, retail or community use. In response to this, 190 sites of varying size and proposed uses were submitted from all over Shetland.
The Planning Service is now looking for more information on these sites and is asking the public to comment on their suitability.
From 6 June until 15 August 2011, a folder containing maps and information sheets on all of the submitted sites will be available for the public to view and comment on in all Leisure Centres, the Shetland Library and at Infrastructure Services reception at Grantfield in Lerwick. This will also be available from Monday 6 June online at www.planshetland.org.
A factual information sheet shows how far the sites are from facilities, services and public transport, whether they are prone to flooding or covered by any mineral, natural or built heritage designation.
Members of the public can comment on each site by using the paper forms available in the folders and returning them to the free post address. The form will also be available from Monday 6 June online at www.planshetland.org.
Head of Planning Iain McDiarmid said “For the first time ever we have asked developers and landowners to submit details of land that is available for development over the next 20 years. Comments from the public will play a vital part in the next stage of the Council’s Shetland Local Development Plan, by giving us a better understanding of the proposed sites.
“We haven’t made any decisions about the suitability of these sites yet. However, we are keen to let everybody see where the sites are, and to get feedback from local communities.
“If a site is shown to be suitable it will be included in the next round of consultation for the Shetland Local Development Plan.”
For more information visit: www.planshetland.org