Balloch Charrette Update – September 2018
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Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. Read our latest update below.
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We want to make Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park a great place to Live, Invest, Visit and Experience.
How to consider building detailing and materials in your new building design
This is the fourth and final blog in our ‘how to’ series to help celebrate the launch of our new Design & Placemaking Guidance. In this blog we discuss how self-builders or developers should consider building detailing and materials in…
Read moreHow to consider water management in your building design
Throughout August we are publishing a series of ‘how to’ blogs to help guide self-builders or developers in considering all aspects of the National Park’s special and unique qualities in their new building design. In this third blog we focus…
Read moreHow to consider wildlife and trees in your new building design
Over the next few weeks we are publishing a series of ‘how to’ blogs to help guide self-builders or developers in considering all aspects of the National Park’s special and unique qualities in their design. In this second blog we…
Read moreHow to help achieve important climate change targets through your building design
Over the next four weeks we are publishing a series of ‘how to’ blogs to help guide self-builders or developers in considering all aspects of the National Park’s special and unique qualities in their design. In this first blog we…
Read moreRun-of-river hydro schemes in the National Park
In the West of Scotland and we do get a lot of rain, which is why we support the development of ‘run-of-river’ hydro schemes in the National Park. And for them, lots of rain means more electricity production (and more…
Read moreBalloch Charrette update – March 2018
Posted in Live in Balloch
Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. Read our latest update below.
Read moreSignage proposals to go on display in Balloch
Posted in Live in Balloch
Building on the recent Balloch Village Plans (Street Design) project, Sustrans Scotland is working in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park to propose three types of signage throughout the village.
Read moreHappy Anniversary – our Local Development Plan (LDP) turns One!
Posted in LIVE Park
The LDP 2017-2021, which was formally adopted a year ago, is all about how development can make the National Park a great place to Live, Invest, Visit and Experience. The preparation and adoption of the Plan has generated a momentum…
Read moreExhibition of detailed plans for phase one: Village Square and Balloch Road West
Posted in Live in Balloch
West Dunbartonshire Council is inviting residents and businesses of Balloch to a public exhibition to give their views on the first phase of plans to transform Balloch Village.
Read moreLochgoil Community Action Planning update
Posted in LIVE Park
Over 30 people came to a recent workshop at the Lochgoil Community Centre. The workshop focussed on gathering evidence to help inform the next Lochgoil Community Action Plan.
Read moreWorking with our Community Councils
Posted in LIVE Park
Stuart Mearns, our Head of Planning & Rural Development, provides an update following recent community meetings...
Read more‘Major’ developments explained
Posted in LIVE Park
Any proposal for development of 50 or more houses or a site of more than 2 hectares, is classified as a ‘major’ development. To help visualise this - an international rugby field is very close to 1 hectare.
Read moreInnovative Ways to Deliver Housing in the Park
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
We have developed innovative ways to deliver more homes in the National Park to help retain our population and attract inward migration.
Read moreWest Loch Lomondside Rural Development Framework
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
Our Rural Development Framework in West Loch Lomondside has stimulated development in Luss and the wider area.
Read moreDelivery of high quality landmark building ‘Ripple Retreat’ supported
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
We supported the delivery of a high quality landmark building on the banks of Loch Venachar.
Read moreKeltie Water Hydro – success shared
Posted in LIVE Park
What is a run-of-river hydro scheme? Why are they important and where are they in the National Park? The answer to these questions can be found in our hydro blog here.
Read moreNew Place Standard tools wins award for excellence in planning for wellbeing
Posted in LIVE Park
The Place Standard tool provides a simple framework to structure conversations about a place – whether that place is well-established, undergoing change, or still being planned.
Read moreSupporting development on the ground in Luss
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
A ‘thriving economically active rural economy’ is key to the vision of LIVE Park, our Local Development Plan.
Read moreCallander Landscape Partnership makes progress
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
Over the last year (2016/17) significant progress has been made with the Callander Landscape Partnership.
Read moreOur Development Plan Scheme has been published
Posted in LIVE Park
We are pleased to let you know that our updated Development Plan Scheme (DPS) has been published.
Read moreDelivery of the Balloch Village Plans (Street Design) project moves a step closer
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
Delivery of one of the key priority projects identified from the ‘Live in Balloch’ Charrette has moved a significant step closer.
Read moreBalloch Village Plans Exhibition: Wednesday 7th June
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
The LIVE in Balloch partners will be sharing the outline designs for the Balloch Village Plans project at an exhibition at the National Park Headquarters on Wednesday 7th June between 5pm and 8pm, with presentations at 5.30pm and 7pm. We…
Read moreBalloch Charrette update – May 2017
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. Read our latest update below.
Read moreBalloch Village Plans: final week of consultation & what happens next
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
The third public engagement session for the Balloch Village Plans project took place on 26th March at the National Park Headquarters. It was brilliant to see such a great turnout! Over 80 people dropped-in to view and comment on the…
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