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Ballater 
Proposals Proposals 

BL/H1 

i. This  [BLUE 16.12Ha BLUE] site to the north east of Monaltrie 
Park provides an opportunity for housing  [RED and 
mixed use RED]  land for the longer term in Ballater and 
to ensure a planned approach to development. 

ii. The site has capacity for around 250 units,  [RED with 
90 dwellings envisaged during the life of the Plan.  RED]
The site has been the subject of an ‘Enquiry by 
Design’ (EbD) workshop run by the Prince’s 
Foundation for the Built Environment and involved 
the local community and other stakeholders.  [RED  The 
EbD process indicated a proposed layout for the 
development of the site incorporating a variety of 
densities and designs, and pockets of mixed uses 
to support the growth of sustainable communities, 
and this approach is supported.  RED]

[RED 
iii. In the development of the site, proposals must 
ensure that adequate provision is made for the 
existing park which is envisaged as forming a core 
part of the development, linking the existing 
settlement with the new development. The park 
plays an important role in the community and this 
must be protected and enhanced. The 
development of site must also provide adequate 
links to the school, and provides an opportunity to 
improve links to the Deeside Way. The design and 
layout of development must also respect the 
planned nature of Ballater, and the historic quality 
of its built environment. Key listed buildings and 
their settings affected by the development of the 
site must also be protected. An innovative 
approach to design and layout, including access 
and movement within the site, is encouraged.  RED]

iv. The National Park Authority will work with the 
community, developers, and the Prince’s 
Foundation, to ensure that a masterplan that 
reflects the community’s needs and the special 
character of Ballater is prepared for the site.  [RED The 
development of this site presents an excellent 
opportunity to provide opportunities for large and 
small scale developers and builders to work 
together to bring forward the delivery of the 
proposal. This will be recognised in the 
masterplan.  RED]

v. Part of this site lies within SEPA’s indicative 1 in 200 
year flood risk area. A detailed flood risk assessment 
will therefore be required to accompany any 
development proposals for this site. 

BL/ED1: The existing business units owned by 
Aberdeenshire Council will remain, with vacant 
space reserved for business uses. 

BL/ED2: This site is allocated for additional 
economic development opportunities. 

BL/ED3: The bus station between Golf Road and 
Viewfield Road will remain as a site for business 
use  [RED  or another use appropriate to a town centre,  RED]
should it be vacated by its current occupiers. 

BL/ED4  [RED  The existing caravan and camping site 
provides continued support to the provision of tourism 
accommodation within Ballater and will be protected 
from adverse development. Where appropriate, 
enhancement opportunities will be supported.   RED]

BL/C1: The site of the old school is to be 
protected for community use and the provision 
of uses considered necessary by the local 
community. 

BL/Env: A number of open spaces  [RED and land which 
contributes to the setting of Ballater are 
identified and  RED]  will be protected from  [RED  adverse  RED]
development. 


Image:  Map of Ballater 
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(c) Crown copyright.  Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright  
and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.  Cairngorms National Park 
Authority  100040965 2008 (c)SNH.



Legend

Cairngorms National Park
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Special Protection Areas
Special Area of Conservation
Ramsar Convention Site
National Nature Reserve
Gardens & Designed Landscapes
National Scenic Area
Conservation Area
Settlement Boundary
Indicative Settlement Boundary

Settlement Zone Type
Community
Economic Development
Housing
Environment
Village Centre