Community action planning and Local Place Plans
The Scottish Government Approved the Planning (Scotland) Act in June 2019. Amongst other things, the Bill introduces a new right for communities to produce Local Place Plans.
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We want to make Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park a great place to Live, Invest, Visit and Experience.
Strategic development opportunities within the National Park
Earlier this month we submitted our draft Indicative Regional Spatial Strategy to the Scottish Government. This is a draft report that sets out our early thinking on the key strategic planning and land use issues and opportunities within the National…
Planning for Climate Change
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
Scotland’s climate is changing and we are already experiencing high rainfall events, warmer seasons and increased flooding. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for how we plan for the places in the National Park. If we do it…
Lochearnhead Active Travel & Placemaking Project 2020
Posted in LIVE Park News Our work in rural development
The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority, working with Sustrans, engaged Alan Jones Associates to consult with residents of Lochearnhead about their future needs and aspirations particularly around walking, cycling and increasing opportunities to improve the infrastructure to enhance, improve…
Creating a shared vision for Strathard
Posted in LIVE Park Strathard Framework
On Friday 6th March we were delighted to welcome 45 attendees from across the Strathard community, public bodies, local businesses, landowners and relevant groups to share their visions for Strathard as part of the new Strathard Framework. Thanks to everyone…
Have your say on upcoming training for Community Councils
Posted in LIVE Park
Are you a member of a Community Council in the National Park? We’d love to hear your views on how we can best support you.
Strathard Framework – Your Place, Your Future
Posted in LIVE Park Strathard Framework
An exciting project has recently been set up to create a new ‘Framework’ for the Strathard area that will incorporate guidance on development opportunities and explore land use aspirations.
How to help achieve important climate change targets through your building design
We are encouraging self-builders or developers in considering all aspects of the National Park’s special and unique qualities in their design. In this blog we are focusing on how building design incorporating energy conservation can help contribute to important climate…
Balloch Village Square officially opened
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
We were pleased to join with West Dunbartonshire Council this month to celebrate the official opening of the recently completed Village Square project in Balloch.
Top 10 in-tree-guing facts about woodlands in the National Park
Here are some fun facts you may not know about the woodlands in this iconic National Park.
Celebrating new affordable homes in Callander
Last month, we were delighted to attend the official opening of 23 new affordable rent flats in Callander.
Balloch Charrette – update from March steering group
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park
Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. This update includes information from the March steering group meeting.
Balloch Charrette Update – February 2019
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park News
Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. Read our latest update below.
Balloch Charrette Update – September 2018
Posted in Live in Balloch LIVE Park News
Progress continues with the key projects and actions from the Balloch Charrette. Read our latest update below.
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…