SEA Annex 5: Habitats Regulations Appraisal - Screening of Candidate Sites

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1 SEA Annex 5: Habitats Regulations Appraisal - Screening of Candidate Sites 1

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3 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND... 4 European Sites Affected by the Development Plans... 4 Methodology for HRA... 5 Key Stages of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal Process for Plans SCREENING... 7 APPENDIX A: SCREENING MATRIX FOR THE FIFE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CANDIDATE SITES... 8 APPENDIX B: QUALIFYING INTERESTS, CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES AND VULNERABILITIES OF NATURA SITES APPENDIX C: NATURA SITE MAPS (MAP 1: NORTH FIFE AND TAY ESTUARY)

4 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Articles 6 (3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 1992 apply to development plans in the United Kingdom. Regulations 85A to 85E of the Habitats Regulations transpose the requirements of Articles 6 (3) and (4) into UK law for land use plans and Regulation 48 for all other plans. The requirement is that before any competent authority submits a plan for approval, that is not directly connected with or necessary for the management of a European Natura 2000 site (either a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) designated under the Habitats Directive, or a Special Protection Area (SPA) classified under the Birds Directive), it must consider whether: (a) the plan is likely to have a significant effect on such a site, and where this is the case; (b) an appropriate has been carried out of the likely impacts. 1.2 In exceptional circumstances, a plan or project may still be allowed to go ahead, in spite of a negative, provided there are no alternative solutions and the plan or project is considered to be of overriding public interest. In such cases appropriate compensatory measures must be taken to ensure that the overall coherence of the Natura 2000 network is protected. 2.0 Background 2.1 The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 requires every planning authority to prepare Local Development Plans. Fife is preparing a single Local Development Plan (FIFEplan) to replace the three plans currently in place: Mid Fife; St Andrews and East Fife; and, Dunfermline and West Fife. The Fife Development Plan provides the statutory policy framework for land use planning in Fife and will comprise the Strategic Development Plans for the Edinburgh (SESplan) and Dundee (TAYplan) city regions, and the Fife Local Development Plan. 2.2 This report has been produced alongside the Additional Consultation on Candidate Sites for FIFEplan. Planning Circular 1/09 identifies the Proposed Plan stage as the appropriate time for publishing a record of Habitats Regulations Appraisal, however potential implications for European Sites have also been considered at earlier stages (including for the Main Issues Report published in January 2013) in accordance with guidance. 2.3 The focus of consultation at this stage is on the results of an of potential development sites, from which preferred development sites have been identified. The consultation also covers updates to the strategy for FIFEplan. Section 3 and Appendix A of this report contain a screening of potential development (candidate) sites. 2.4 The main consultation documents include site s that address the full range of themes that have to be considered as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the plan. The SEA Theme Biodiversity, General Nature Conservation also highlights implications for European Sites. These site s identify which sites are likely to be more appropriate for development and their relation to the strategy set out for the Local Development Plan. European Sites Affected by the Development Plans 2.5 Policies and proposals associated with the development plan have the potential to directly or indirectly impact on the conservation objectives of designated European sites. There are seven designated European sites within Fife Council: 4 Cameron Reservoir SPA Firth of Forth SPA Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SAC Forth Islands SPA

5 Isle of May SAC Turflundie Wood SAC 2.6 The following European sites outside the Local Development Plan boundary have also been considered due to their proximity or links to the plan area, taking into account their qualifying interests: Loch Leven SPA River Tay SAC River Teith SAC 2.7 All of the above European sites have been considered as part of the screening process for the habitats regulations appraisal. Appendix B sets out the qualifying interests, conservation objectives and vulnerabilities of then sites. Appendix C contains maps that show the location of the European sites within and around Fife. Methodology for HRA 2.8 The methodology used as the Local Development Plan progresses will follow the SNH guidance Habitats Regulations Appraisal of Plans Guidance for Plan-Making Bodies in Scotland, (Version 2.0, August 2012), 2.9 To date this has included: Outlining the conservation objectives/qualifying interests of the Natura 2000 site; Screening of Candidate Sites to determine which of these are likely to have a significant effect on European sites, based on their conservation objectives/qualifying interests 2.10 Future stages will include: Further screening of the policies and proposals as they develop through the Local Development Plan; Identify mitigation measures and re-screen policies and proposals with mitigation measures applied; Screen for in-combination effects; Completing an Appropriate Assessment of policies and proposals identified as being likely to have a significant effect on the European sites, including: - demonstrating how the policy/proposal might affect sites; - outlining mitigation measures to be implemented to ensure the integrity of the European sites is not adversely affected by the specific policies and proposals; - ascertaining whether the specific policies and proposals can be implemented without adversely affecting the integrity of the European sites; and - assessing the likely cumulative effects of the policies and proposals The relationship between the key stages of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal and the Local Development Plan processes is set out on the following page Although it is up to the competent authority to decide when an Appropriate Assessment is required, Regulation 85B (2) of the Habitats Regulations states that the appropriate nature conservation body (in this instance Scottish Natural Heritage - SNH) must be consulted and that the competent authority should have regard to any representations made by that body. Therefore, the screening process and the Appropriate Assessment will be undertaken in consultation with Scottish Natural Heritage. 5

6 Key Stages of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal Process for Plans Source: Habitats Regulations Appraisal of Plans Guidance for Plan-Making Bodies in Scotland, (Version 2.0, August 2012), published by SNH 6

7 3.0 Screening 3.1 An initial screening has been undertaken to identify any potential likely significant effects on any of the identified European sites and their qualifying features. The results of the screening process are set out in Appendix A. The screening process took into consideration the conservation objectives and vulnerabilities for each site as detailed in Appendix B. 3.2 To inform the screening process the proposed sites location and size, surrounding land use, BTO tetrad data for the Firth of Forth (supplied by SNH) and where necessary Fife Nature Records Centre data were used, together with guidance received from SNH. 3.3 Where BTO tetrad data identified SPA qualifying species using an area or highlighted where information was lacking further data was requested from Fife Nature Records Centre (FN). 3.4 Where Fife Nature data did not identify a site as being used by the SPA qualifying species at risk, the was made that there was no link or pathway between the site and the qualifying species. These sites were therefore screened out of further. 3.5 Where Fife Nature data showed a site being used by SPA qualifying species the site is highlighted for further. 3.6 Sites with connectivity in terms of watercourses with potential water quality effects are highlighted for further. 7

8 Appendix A: Screening Matrix For The Fife Local Development Plan Candidate Sites Candidate Aberdour LDP-ABD001 Land to the north and south of Main Street (A921), Aberdour Housing. Site area 3.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately half a kilometre from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The sites are in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement, with the East Coast railway adjacent to the south. LDP-ABD002 Hillside, Aberdour Housing. Site area 55.2Ha. LDP-ABD003 Land at Wester Aberdour Housing - 20 dwellings. Site area 1.6Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 400m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is adjacent to the existing settlement and primarily Greenfield land but includes an existing Local Plan brownfield opportunity site (ABD001). It is the developer's intention to relocate the school to the north west of the site and retain large parts of the site as open space. The Dour Burn runs through the site which flows to Firth of Forth SPA. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 600m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement, with the East Coast railway adjacent to the south. LDP-ABD004 Nether Bouprie Farm, Aberdour Housing. Site area 6.4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 800m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement and A921 road to the south. 8

9 LDP-ABD005 Aberdour Golf Club Housing Site area less than 1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 400m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises woodland, within the heart of the settlement and adjacent to the golf course. Anstruther & Cellardyke LDP-CEL001 rth of Crail Road, Cellardyke Housing & retail Site area 7.9Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is comprises agricultural land adjacent to the north of the settlement. Auchtermuchty LDP-AUC001 Land to South East of Auchtermuchty Housing (circa dwellings). Site area 13.5Ha. The proposal lies more than 4km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-AUC002 Leckybank and Lochiebank Farms, Auchtermuchty Housing with open space and structural landscaping. Site area 9.6Ha. The proposal lies more than 3km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement LDP-AUC003 Land at Westbank, Auchtermuchty Housing Site area 0.5Ha. The proposal lies 3.8km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement LDP-AUC004 Land at Low Road, Auchtermuchty Housing Site area 1.2Ha. The proposal lies more than 4km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. 9

10 Baintown LDP-BAI001 Land at Baintown Housing Site area 1.7Ha. The proposal lies more than 4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Balmullo LDP-BLO001 Land adjacent to western roundabout, Balmullo Housing - private and affordable. Potential site capacity circa 80 houses. Site area 6.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 1.4km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA & SAC. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. There is a small water course at the east of the site which flows to join the European site. Records of SPA qualifying species close to the site. Potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-BLO002 Land at Burnbrae Nursery, Clay Road, Balmullo Housing (circa dwellings). Site area 1.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 1.5km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA & SAC. The site comprises agricultural/nursery/ farmhouses, and is adjacent to the existing settlement. There is a small water course at the south of the site which flows to join the European site. LDP-BLO003 Land at Main Street, Balmullo. Housing. Site area 3.9Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.5km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA & SAC. The site comprises greenspace with kennels/natural woodland, and is adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-BLO004 Land at Lismore, Balmullo Housing. Site area 2.8Ha. The proposal lies more than 2km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA & SAC. The site is in agricultural use, and is adjacent to the existing settlement. 10

11 Blairhall LDP-BLA001 Comrie Castle, Blairhall 5 to 17 Houses or 60 bed Care Home or combination. Site area 1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site partially Greenfield, partially brownfield, and is adjacent to the existing built development to the east and the B9037 road to the west. The majority of the site forms an existing housing proposal. LDP-BLA002 Land adjacent to Primary School, Comrie Castle, Blairhall Burntisland LDP-BUR001 Newbigging Farm - Site 1, Burntisland LDP-BUR002 Newbigging Farm - Site 2, Burntisland 40 bed nursing home, up to 5-10 houses. Site area 0.2Ha. Residential / leisure. A portion of the site is proposed for playing fields as compensatory provision for loss of the Toll Park for the primary school. 70 to 90 houses. Site area 7.8Ha. Housing. Site area 10Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is enclosed by the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 1.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement, with the A921 road adjacent to the south. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, with the A921 road adjacent to the south. LDP-BUR003 Newbigging Farm - Site 3, Burntisland Housing to 120 units. Site area 9Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point but lies close to the coast. The site is primarily in agricultural use with a wireless station towards the east of the site. The east coast rail line runs adjacent to the south. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 11

12 LDP-BUR004 LDP-BUR005 Land at Haugh Road, Burntisland Land at Seamill Road, Burntisland Housing. The proposed number of residential units is not known at this stage. Site area 2.3Ha. Housing Site area 2Ha The proposal lies approximately 650m from the Firth of Forth SPA. However, the site is enclosed by the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 900m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point but lies close to the coast. The site comprises open space within the settlement and has outline planning permission for a care home. LDP-BUR006 Land to the north of Burntisland Housing Site area 3.5Ha records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 900m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site contains agricultural land adjacent to the north of the settlement. Cairneyhill LDP-CNH001 Cairneyhill Glebe, Cairneyhill Housing. Site area 1Ha. LDP-CNH002 Mire End Farm, Cairneyhill Housing (160 units), public park with play pitch and changing facilities, woodland, public open space, new Community Centre etc. Site area 38.3Ha. LDP-CNH003 Site A, Cairneyhill Housing homes including affordable housing (45 homes). Site area 8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is primarily in agricultural use in close proximity to the existing built up area. The proposal lies approximately 1.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is primarily in agricultural use. The Lyne Burn adjoins the east of the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.9km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement. 12

13 LDP-CNH004 Site B, Cairneyhill Housing - approximately 80 homes including affordable housing and open space. Access will be from the new estate road to Forrester Park. Site area 5.3Ha. The proposal lies approximately 1.6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-CNH005 Site C, Cairneyhill Housing - approximately 120 homes including affordable housing and open space. Site area 7.0Ha. The proposal lies approximately 1.9km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement. There is a water course flowing through the site which flows to join the European site. LDP-CNH006 LDP-CNH007 Forrester Park Resort, Cairneyhill (Site D) Conscience Bridge, Cairneyhill Housing Site area 6.3Ha. New 9 hole practice course, relocate existing driving range and add 60 bed hotel with restaurant, conference facilities, and spa complex as an expansion to existing facilities. It is also proposed to provide lodges in the grounds of the Resort. New estate road and access proposed from the D13. Site area 107.9Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site includes an existing golf course and associated facilities and Greenfield land. There is a water course flowing through the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land bordered by the existing settlement and the A994 road. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. Cardenden LDP-CDD001 Cardenden Road, Cardenden Housing - approximately 70 to 80 units, structural landscaping and retention of access to Cardenden stormwater retention tanks to the east. Site area 3.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6.4km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement and on the south side by the Fife Circle rail line. 13

14 LDP-CDD002 Cardenden South Housing - (circa 50 houses). Site area 4.4Ha. The site lies to the south west of Cardenden. The proposal lies approximately 6.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA and 7km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is in agricultural use. LDP-CDD003 Kinglassie to Cardenden Development Corridor (Site 2) Strategic Housing Development circa 3000 houses, new distributor road, education and community facilities, business and commercial development (this also includes proposals LDP-CDD004 and LDP-KLS002). Site area 154Ha. The site lies to the north east of Cardenden. The proposal lies approximately 4.2km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is large and is predominately Greenfield and farm buildings and also contains an active quarry. Westfield opencast site is to the north of the site. LDP-CDD004 Kinglassie to Cardenden Development Corridor (Site 3) Strategic Housing Development circa 3000 houses, new distributor road, education and community facilities, business and commercial development (this also includes proposals LDP-CDD003 and LDP-KLS002). Site area 79.9Ha. The site lies to the south east of Cardenden. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA and 6.6km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is large and is predominately in agricultural use. LDP-CDD005 Cardenden Road, Cardenden Employment. Site area 2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6.3km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement. Orebank Marsh wildlife site is to the north of the site. LDP-CDD006 Lands at east of Woodend, Cardenden Housing Site area 9.5Ha The site lies to the north of Cardenden. The proposal lies approximately 4.2km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is agricultural land. 14

15 Carnock LDP-CNK001 Main Street, Carnock Housing - 36 houses (18 affordable, 18 private). The riparian strip along Carnock Burn will be designated as public open space; whilst a pedestrian link will be provided to Site CNK001. Site area 1.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement and A907 road. LDP-CNK002 Carnock Glebe, Carnock Housing - circa 15 units. Site area 1.2Ha. LDP-CNK003 East Camps Farm, Carnock Housing- approximately 60 units. Site area 2.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land to the north of the existing settlement adjoining the A907 road. The proposal lies approximately 3.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement and A907 road. LDP-CNK004 Bonhard Road, Carnock Housing 2 units The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises greenfield land adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-CNK005 East of Camps Road, Carnock Housing Site area 1.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-CNK006 Land at Newbigging Farm, Carnock Housing Site area 4.4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is predominantly agricultural land. 15

16 Ceres LDP-CER001 Land to the east of Ceres Housing. Site area 6.5Ha. The site lies to the east of Ceres. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC and 6km from Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is in agricultural use. LDP-CER002 Ceres Glebe, Ceres Housing. Site area 3.1Ha. The site lies to the north of Ceres. The proposal lies approximately 5.7km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC and 6.5km from Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is in agricultural/recreational use. LDP-CER003 Doves Loan, Anstruther Road, Ceres Housing. 6 dwellings. Site area 0.7Ha. The site lies to the east of Ceres. The proposal lies approximately 6.1km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC and 6.2km from Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is in agricultural use. LDP-CER004 Land at Baltilly, Ceres Housing Site area 4.4Ha The site lies to the east of Ceres. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC and 6.5km from Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is in agricultural use with some woodland. Charlestown LDP-CHL001 The Old School Site, Charlestown Preferred use is residential but land uses could include live/work spaces, flats and holiday accommodation. Site area 0.2Ha. The site lies within the settlement of Charlestown. The proposal lies approximately 300m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a brownfield site. 16

17 LDP-CHL002 Land at Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown Mixed use including housing, open space, parking and a leisure/tourism use e.g. restaurant or cafe. The majority of the site would be used for housing - estimate approximately 30 units. Site area 2Ha. The site is an unused area of land at Charlestown harbour, immediately adjacent to the Firth of Forth SPA. The proposal borders the European site and has a potential to effect the site and its qualifying species. Further will be required. LDP-CHL003 Land on the West Side of Charlestown Housing - approximately 20 units. Site area 1Ha. The site lies to the west of the settlement of Charlestown. The proposal lies approximately 100m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use. Woodland, residential buildings and a former rail-line lie between the site and the SPA. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. Cluny LDP-CLU001 Cluny Farm, Cluny Housing Site area 3.3Ha. The site lies to the west of Cluny. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use. Coaltown of Balgonie LDP-COB001 South of Tykesburn, Coaltown of Balgonie 60 bed Care Home and Leisure (Farm Shop / Hotel), gardens / horticulture. Site area 3.5Ha. The site lies to the south west of Coaltown of Balgonie, adjacent to the B9130 road. The proposal lies approximately 5.1km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use. LDP-COB002 East Glenrothes - Coaltown of Predominately housing. Balgonie - land west of the east Site area 18.8Ha. coast railway, south of the A911 and north of the B921 The proposal lies approximately 5.2km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, agricultural/woodland, adjacent to the existing settlements of Coaltown of Balgonie and Glenrothes. 17

18 Coaltown of Wemyss LDP-CLW001 Land south of Coaltown of Wemyss Housing Site area 4.4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 750m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. PPP granted for housing in June Cowdenbeath LDP-COW001 Woodend Business Centre, Cowdenbeath Extension to existing mixed use allocation in the Mid Fife Local Plan. Provision of housing (mixed tenures), elderly care home (40-60 bed spaces) with medical facilities as part of the development, and additional business units. Site area 1.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6.7km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement and enclosed on the south side by the B981 road. LDP-COW002 Beath Glebe, Cowdenbeath Housing. Site area 2.9Ha. The proposal lies approximately 7km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is Greenfield but is partly allocated for housing development. Crail LDP-CRA001 Land to West of Crail (rth West of Anstruther Road) Housing - 50 units. Site area 4.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 400m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The A917 road runs adjacent to the south. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-CRA002 Land to West of Crail (South East of Anstruther Road) Housing - 30 units. Site area 2.7Ha. The proposal lies approximately 300m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 18

19 LDP-CRA003 St Andrews Road, Crail Housing, employment land Site area 6.9 Ha. The proposal lies approximately 700m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point with the settlement of Crail in between. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement, and partially allocated for development. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-CRA004 Pinkerton, Balcomie Road, Crail Housing/mixed use/employment land The proposal lies approximately 550m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point with the settlement of Crail in between. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement, and partially allocated for development. Crombie LDP-CRM001 Land south east of Crombie Housing, leisure/community and other uses. Site area 16.8Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 300m from the Firth of Forth SPA at its closest point. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Crossford LDP-CRF001 Land to the South East of Crossford Residential development with associated landscaping, access and pedestrian / cycle routes. Site area 21.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA at closest. The site is primarily in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The Crossford Burn runs through the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 19

20 LDP-CRF002 Pitconochie (Site 2), Crossford Housing development with associated new education provision, local retail, and commercial and employment facilities - total site capacity of 1000 units. The southern site could accommodate a first phase of 400 units with a second phase on the northern site with 600 units. A neighbourhood centre would also be developed on the southern site and would include local commercial/ retail/ employment uses and a new primary school is proposed on the northern site as part of phase 2. Residential development would include affordable housing. Site area 48.1Ha. LDP-CRF003 Pitconochie, Crossford Housing development with an associated village neighbourhood centre. The site has a total capacity of 400 units. It is also proposed that an extended village centre (neighbourhood centre) be developed and could include local commercial uses. The residential development would include an element of affordable housing. Site area 21.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA at closest. The site is primarily in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The Crossford Burn runs through the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 2.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA at closest. The site is primarily in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The Crossford Burn runs through the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-CRF004 Keavil Farm, Crossford Housing. Site area 24.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA at closest. The site is primarily in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The Lyne Burn runs adjacent to the south of the site which flows to join the European site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. Crossgates LDP-CRO001 Land to the west of Old Perth Road, Crossgates Housing. Site area 8.7Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5.7km from the nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement and enclosed on the north side by the A92 road. 20

21 LDP-CRO002 Gallows Knowe, Crossgates Housing - Approx 150 units. Site area 7.2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5.3km from the nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement with the B925 road adjacent to the south. LDP-CRO003 Land south of Springhill Brae, Crossgates Housing and parkland Site area 1.9ha The proposal lies approximately 5km from the nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement with the B925 road adjacent to the north. Culross LDP-CUL001 Blairmains, Culross Housing, leisure/community Site area 3.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 150m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is in agricultural use. Housing and woodland lie between the site and the SPA. Cupar LDP-CUP001 Ferryfield, Brighton Road, Cupar Housing houses including 25 affordable units Footpath links and landscaping. Site area 79Ha. The site lies to the west of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 6.9km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-CUP002 Land north of Ceres Road, south of Hogarth Drive, Cupar Mixed (type and tenure) housing development - approximately dwellings. Site area 9Ha. The site lies to the south of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 5.3km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. 21

22 LDP-CUP003 Tarvit Farm, Pitscottie Road, Cupar Housing - Field 1-90 units, Field units, Field 3-60 units (numbers are approximate). Site area 20.9Ha. The site lies to the east of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 4.7km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The site is close to the River Eden. LDP-CUP004 Land at South Road, Cupar Housing. Site area 0.8Ha. LDP-CUP005 Tarvit Farm, Cupar Housing to enable refurbishment and preservation of Farm House units. Site area 4.1Ha. LDP-CUP006 Tarvit Home Farm, Cupar Conversion of Tarvit Home Farm (A Listed Building) to 12 homes. Provision of approximately 23 homes on a greenfield site. Site area 4.6Ha. LDP-CUP007 Cupar rth Extension to strategic land allocation Site area 12Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The site lies to the south-west of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 6.5km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the A914 road on the edge of the settlement. The site lies to the south of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 5.1km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises farm buildings/caravan parking/agriculture/scrubland, adjacent to the existing settlement. The site lies to the south of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 5.1km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises farm buildings/caravan parking/agriculture/scrubland, adjacent to the existing settlement. The site lies to the north east of Cupar. The proposal lies approximately 3.7km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises agricultural land, adjacent to land identified for strategic development. 22

23 Cupar Muir LDP-CPM001 Former Sawmill, Cupar Muir Housing Site area 1.9Ha The site lies to the north of Cupar. The proposal lies more than 7km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises predominantly brownfield land. Dairsie LDP-DAI001 Land to south of Osnaburgh Court, Dairsie Housing includes site identified in the finalised St Andrews and East Fife Local Plan (DAI 01) for 40 houses (30 within the local plan period and 10 beyond). Additional area for 30 houses proposed. Site area 2.8 Ha. The majority of this site is an existing housing allocation. The proposal lies approximately 1.3km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The proposal is on a site immediately adjacent to the settlement. The site is greenfield agricultural land used for grazing. Dalgety Bay LDP-DGB001 Land south of Dalgety Bay 1826 Church and Land South of Barns Farm, Dalgety Bay Housing (approx 100 units) and open space, playing fields on adjacent land. Site area 7.9Ha. The proposal lies north east edge of the settlement of Dalgety Bay. The proposal lies approximately 400m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is primarily in agricultural use. LDP-DGB002 LDP-DGB Ridge Way, Hillend Donibristle Industrial Estate, Dalgety Bay Land at South Pier, St David's Harbour, Dalgety Bay Change of use from employment land to residential use. Approximately 60 units with associated open space provision, landscaping and access. This would include 25% affordable housing. Site area 2.4Ha. 24 flats and associated amenity space, restaurant/bistro (Class 3), parking, lighthouse, walkway, landscaping and vehicular access. Site area 0.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 600m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises brownfield land, within an existing industrial estate. The proposal lies approximately 750m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a vacant brownfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement on the waterfront. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 23

24 LDP-DGB004 Ridge Way, Donibristle Industrial Estate, Dalgety Bay Redevelopment for a range of mixed uses to include: retail; leisure; commercial; residential; hotel and tourism uses; as well as business and employment uses. Proposed to be included as part of a wider Commercial Centre which includes the surrounding retail uses. Site area 0.9Ha. Drumoig LDP-DRG001 Drumoig, By Leuchars Mixed use for housing (60 units), holiday chalets (50 units), retirement housing (40 units) and a garden centre. It is proposed that housing would be to the north and south of Forgan Drive. The existing Torith House also to the north of Forgan Drive (previously home to the Scottish Golf Union) would be redeveloped as a garden centre. Retirement housing further to the north and the holiday chalets within the most northern part of the site. Site area 27.2Ha. Dunfermline LDP-DUN001 Carnegie Retail Park, Dunfermline LDP-DUN002 Longriggs, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 2Ha. Proposed development to include foodstore (approx. 60,000sq.ft estimated) and a wider range of comparison retailers together with improvements to the retail park environment. Site area 5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 900m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises brownfield land, within an existing industrial estate. This site includes an existing long term allocation for housing, commercial, leisure and community facilities. The proposal lies approximately 3km from the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is mainly land associated with golfing uses. The proposal lies approximately 5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is brownfield, within the built up area, near the centre of Dunfermline. The proposal lies approximately 2.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is Greenfield. The existing settlement of Dunfermline and local plan allocations lie adjacent to the north, west and south. LDP-DUN003 Kent Street, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is Greenfield. The existing built up area of Dunfermline lies adjacent to the south. LDP-DUN004 Middlebank Smallholdings, Dunfermline Executive Housing with public parkland and extensive landscaping. Site area 40.7Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.1km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is mainly greenfield. The site lies to the south of the Dunfermline Eastern Expansion Area. 24

25 LDP-DUN005 Land at East Baldridge Drive, Dunfermline Housing - Approx units. Site area 4.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is within the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN006 rth Dunfermline (Colton) Mixed use. Expansion of Townhill Country Park to form a leisure hub, with supporting Tourism / Hotel / Leisure / Housing (Circa 150+ units). Site area 158.3Ha. LDP-DUN007 Craigluscar Road/Carnock Road, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 24.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a mixture of brown and Greenfield land including former opencast mining. The site lies to the north of Townhill Country Park. The proposal lies approximately 5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a mixture of scrubland and agricultural. The site lies adjacent to the existing built up area. LDP-DUN008 rth Dunfermline (Swallow Drum) Housing - Circa 500 Houses. Site area 55.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a mixture of scrubland and agricultural. The site lies adjacent to the existing built up area. LDP-DUN009 Land to east of Kingseat Road and south of railway line, Dunfermline. Mix of uses including residential, business (Class 4), hotel and commercial leisure uses. If the site were to be developed for residential purposes capacity of approximately units estimated. Site area 1.5Ha. LDP-DUN010 McKane Park, Dunfermline Housing with associated landscaping and access. Site area 5.9Ha. The proposal lies approximately 6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline and the M90 road. The proposal lies approximately 3.1km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is within the settlement boundary of Dunfermline. The Lyne Burn is adjacent to the southern boundary of the site. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 25

26 LDP-DUN011 Masterton Farm Brownfield Site, Dunfermline Housing - approximately 4 units. Site area 0.4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a relatively small site adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN012 Carnock Road, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 1.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a relatively small site adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN013 Masterton Sites 1 and 2, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 4.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN014 Halbeath, Dunfermline The Halbeath proposal comprises: housing (1,400 units); part of the rthern Expansion Link Road (Local Plan Proposal DUN 077); Site for a new 2 stream primary school; A relief car park for Queen Margaret District Hospital; and Combined Heat and Power Plant for the new housing and the Hospital. Site area 77.2Ha LDP-DUN015 Lyne Burn, Dunfermline The Lyne Burn proposal comprises: Additional parking (257 spaces) for Queen Margaret Station; Site for economic development (1.4ha); and The Lyneburn Bypass (Proposal DUN 079). Site area 7.3Ha LDP-DUN016 Land to the north of Wellwood, Dunfermline Housing. Approx. 140 dwellings. Structural landscaping along the western edge (onto the A823) and northern and eastern edges. Site area 5.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.2km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site (agriculture) adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is within the built up area of Dunfermline. The proposal lies approximately 6.1km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the built up area. 26

27 LDP-DUN017 Land at Berrylaw, Dunfermline Housing. Site area approx. 8Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site currently in agricultural use adjacent to the built up area. LDP-DUN018 West Baldridge Farm, Dunfermline Housing. Site area 5.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN019 Rosegreen, Carnock Road, Dunfermline Housing Site area 2.8Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN020 Elliot Street, Dunfermline Affordable housing Site area 0.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is within the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN021 Calais Muir Meadow, Dunfermline Open space Site area 7.1Ha The proposal lies more than 4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site allocated for development within the Dunfermline settlement boundary. LDP-DUN022 Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline Housing, mixed use development Site area 7.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is within the built up area of Dunfermline. LDP-DUN023 Land at Masterton Road, Dunfermline Housing Site area 0.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a small greenfield site with woodland to the north of the A823(M) road. 27

28 LDP-DUN024 Land at Chamberfield, Townhill Housing. Site area 1.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Dunshalt LDP-DSH001 West Dunshalt Housing & parkland Site area 1.9Ha LDP-DSH002 Site at north west Dunshalt Housing Site area 0.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 6km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 6km from nearest European site (Pitmedden SAC). The site is small, and is adjacent to the existing settlement. Elie and Earlsferry LDP-EAE001 Sites to north and south of A917 east of Elie & Earlsferry LDP-EAE002 Land to north of Grange Road, Elie & Earlsferry South of A917: Mixed use incorporating affordable housing, private housing, expand surgery car park and co-locate other community facilities. Regeneration and improvements to playing pitch. rth of A917: Tourism/business opportunity site over the medium to longer term. Housing (25 units). The proposal lies approximately 3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, predominantly in agricultural use, adjacent to the settlement of Elie. Part of the site includes existing allocations for housing and open space. The site includes land close to the coast. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, predominantly in agricultural use. East Wemyss LDP-EWS001 West of Randolph Street, East Wemyss Housing Site area 5.8Ha. 1 record of SPA qualifying species using the area and potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 250m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, predominantly in agricultural use. 28

29 Falkland LDP-FAL001 St John's Works, Falkland Redevelopment of site preferred use residential. Site area 3.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 8.7km from nearest European site (Turflundie Wood SAC). The site is a brownfield site, within the settlement boundary. LDP-FAL002 Fields to Rear of New Road, Falkland Retirement housing (10-50 units), open space, green car park. Site area 3.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 8.5km from nearest European site (Turflundie Wood SAC). The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use adjacent to the settlement. LDP-FAL003 Land to the west of East Loan, Falkland 20 affordable homes proposed, with potential for appropriate future development. Site area 1.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 8.7km from nearest European site (Turflundie Wood SAC). The site is a predominantly greenfield site, adjacent to the settlement. LDP-FAL004 Balmblae, Falkland 6-10 affordable homes proposed. Site area 0.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 8.4km from nearest European site (Turflundie Wood SAC). The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to existing settlement. Fordell LDP-FOR001 Land west of Fordell Housing 0.8Ha The proposal lies approximately 5.2km from the nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement. Freuchie LDP-FRE001 Bridgend, Freuchie Housing - circa 60 homes, including affordable, built around a focal open space for the village. A Multi Use Games Area is proposed for community recreational use. The existing footpath will be extended along the Freuchie Burn corridor. Site area 3.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 11.3km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site, currently in agricultural use. 29

30 LDP-FRE002 West of Walter Lumsden Court, Freuchie Housing Site area 1.2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 11.6km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site, bordered on three sides by built development. Gauldry LDP-GAU001 Land at Crawford Avenue, Gauldry Housing. Site area 1.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.9km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-GAU002 Balgove Road, Gauldry Housing development - capacity for the phased delivery of between 150 to 200 new houses. Site area 7.5Ha LDP-GAU003 Priory Road rth, Gauldry Housing. Site area 3.8Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.9km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 1.6km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. The southern part of the site is an existing housing allocation. Glencraig LDP-GLC001 Land at Templeland, Glencraig Housing. Site area 5.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. The southern part of the site is an existing housing allocation. LDP-GLC002 Land at Milton Park & Inchgall, Glencraig Includes land already allocated for residential development in the Mid Fife Local Plan (GLC02 for 50 houses and GLC01 for 35 houses). Proposed to extend boundary of GLC01 to the east. Site area 5.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.7km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. Part of the site is an existing housing allocation. 30

31 Glenrothes LDP-GLE001 Land at Viewfield, Glenrothes Site is proposed for employment use. The land is currently allocated for employment use and green space. Site area 14.3Ha LDP-GLE002 LDP-GLE003 Milldeans Farm, land west of Glenrothes Craig Mitchell House, Queensway, Glenrothes Housing - potential capacity of the site circa 550 homes of which 25% affordable housing. Linkages to the wider access network will be provided. Areas of open space and enhanced access to the informal recreational green space network. Site area 46.5Ha Retail The proposal lies approximately 7.8km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a vacant greenfield site, within the built up area of Glenrothes. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use to the west of Glenrothes. The proposal lies approximately 7km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is brownfield, within the settlement. LDP-GLE004 K Hartwall Limited, Queensway, Glenrothes Retail The proposal lies approximately 7km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is brownfield, within the settlement. Gowkhall LDP-GWH001 Land north of Clune Road, Gowkhall Housing 10 units. Site area 1.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is partly brownfield, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-GWH002 South East of Gowkhall Housing Site area 1.2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is agricultural land, adjacent to the existing settlement. 31

32 Guardbridge LDP-GUA001 Cupar Road, Guardbridge Housing Site area1.5ha. The proposal lies approximately 300m from nearest European site (Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC). The site is agricultural land, adjacent to the existing settlement. Hill of Beath LDP-HOB001 Land to the west of Main Street (B917), Hill of Beath Proposed housing with associated open space. Site area 1.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.3km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the settlement boundary. LDP-HOB002 Mitchell Crescent, Hill of Beath Housing Site area 5.3Ha. The proposal lies approximately 7km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site adjacent to the settlement. Hillend LDP-HIL001 Land to rth of Hillend Mixed use comprising circa 60 residential units and community park. Site area 6.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Inverkeithing LDP-INV001 RM Recycling Scrap Terminal and Inverkeithing Bay, Inverkeithing The Dunfermline & West Fife Local Plan allocates RM Recycling as part of the Inverkeithing 'Strategic Land Allocation'. However, RM Recycling intends the site to remain in employment use, whilst considering additional employment uses benefitting from quayside access, such as oil and gas decommissioning services or support services relating to the emerging marine renewables sector. Proposed that all development land opportunities within Inverkeithing Bay should be protected for future employment use. Site area 95.2Ha 2 records of SPA qualifying species using the site. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal comprises land around Inverkeithing Bay which forms part of the Firth of Forth SPA. The site includes existing development allocations. The proposal borders the European site and has a potential to effect the site and its qualifying species. Further will be required. 32

33 LDP-INV002 Spencerfield, Inverkeithing Residential Development and other mixed use community facilities development with associated infrastructure. Site capacity estimated at approximately 450 units. This would include an element of affordable housing and contributions to the Council regeneration of Fraser Avenue / Barr Crescent may be a means of achieving this in part. The site is being promoted for mixed use development. New local medical facilities (doctor / dental surgery), local shops and other uses could be accommodated. Site area 26.4Ha LDP-INV003 Belleknowes Industrial Estate, Inverkeithing Retail, leisure/community Site area 4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 0.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 1.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a brownfield site within an industrial estate bordered by the M90 and A921 roads. Kelty LDP-KEL Oakfield Street, Kelty Residential 1 dwelling. Site area 0.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 5.5km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a small vacant site, to the south of Kelty. LDP-KEL002 Kelty Care Community, Black Road / Seafar Drive, Kelty Care Community comprising care home (63 beds estimated), retirement housing (19 units) and affordable housing (31 units). Site area 4.7Ha LDP-KEL003 Kelty South West Employment / Tourism / Retail / Housing circa 400 plus. Site area 46.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 4km Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing built up area. The proposal lies approximately 5.3km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a predominantly greenfield site in agricultural use, with some brownfield land to the south of Kelty. 33

34 LDP-KEL004 West of Woodend Place, Kelty Housing 11 houses Site area 1.3Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.2km Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing built up area. LDP-KEL005 rth East of Kelty off Black Road 9 retirement homes Site area 2.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4km Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing built up area. Kennoway LDP-KEN001 LDP-KEN002 LDP-KEN003 Lands at Crossroads Field and Quarry Field, Kennoway Land to the south of Langside Crescent, Kennoway Land south of Hallfields Gardens, Kennoway Housing - private and affordable estimated approximately 250 to 300 units. Consideration of other land uses such as small workshop/office units and a shop unit at the south-east corner of the Crossroads field. Incorporation of a tree belt on the northern edge and parts of the western edges of the site. Site area 22.7Ha Once allocated the site would be marketed as a residential development opportunity. The capacity of the site is understood to be in the region of units. Site area 0.8Ha Housing Site area 2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the rth of Kennoway. The proposal lies approximately 4 km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is small site within the settlement of Kennoway. The proposal lies approximately 4 km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is agricultural land adjacent to the settlement of Kennoway. LDP-KEN004 Land to the rth of Leven Road, Kennoway Housing, employment Site area 7Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.6 km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is agricultural land adjacent to the settlement of Kennoway. Kilrenny LDP-KIL001 Rennyhill Farm Steading, Kilrenny Housing The proposal lies approximately 4.5 km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site contains existing farm buildings within the settlement of Kilrenny. 34

35 LDP-KIL002 Land at south west Kilrenny Housing, leisure/community The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land adjacent to the settlement of Kilrenny. Kinglassie LDP-KLS001 LDP-KLS002 Land at First Street, Kinglassie Mixed development - residential and employment use. The majority of the site is already allocated as an employment land proposal in the Mid Fife Local Plan. Propose the remainder of the site for residential use. Site area 14.7Ha Kinglassie to Cardenden Development Corridor LDP-KLS003 Whinnyhall, Kinglassie Housing Site area 23Ha. LDP-KLS004 Land to south of Kinglassie Housing Site area13.7ha. LDP-KLS005 Redwells Farm, Kinglassie Housing Site area 2.5Ha. Strategic Housing Development circa 3000 houses, new distributor road, education and community facilities, business and commercial development (this also includes proposals LDP-CDD003 and LDP-CDD004). Site area approx 40Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5.8km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the south of Kinglassie. The proposal lies approximately 5.1km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the south of Kinglassie. The proposal lies approximately 4.8km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the west of Kinglassie. The proposal lies approximately 5.1km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the south of Kinglassie. The proposal lies approximately 5.2km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the north west of Kinglassie. 35

36 LDP-KLS006 Site south of Laurence Park, Kinglassie Housing Site area 7Ha. The proposal lies more than 6km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the east of Kinglassie. LDP-KLS007 Site north of Laurence Park, Kinglassie Housing Site area 0.5Ha The proposal lies more than 6km from nearest European site (Loch Leven SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the north east of Kinglassie. Kingsbarns LDP-KIN001 Fields at Station Road, Kingsbarns Fields at Station Road, Kingsbarns The proposal lies approximately 5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Kingseat LDP-KST001 Land at Cuddyhouse Road, Kingseat Mixed use - Private/Affordable Housing and Leisure/Recreational. Site area 15.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 7.5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-KST002 Land South of Kingseat Housing - circa 80 dwellings, to include affordable housing. Site area 3.0Ha LDP-KST003 Land rth of Kingseat Housing - Housing 5-16 units. Site area 0.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 7.5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 7.8km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. 36

37 Kirkforthar Feus LDP-KFF001 Land at north end of Kirkforthar Feus Housing Site area 0.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 9.5km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site, bordered by housing and the east coast rail line. Kirkcaldy LDP-KDY001 LDP-KDY002 Land at Wester Bogie Road, Raith, Kirkcaldy Primarily housing, with open space, structural planting, access points and internal road layouts. Capacity of the site is 450 housing units, to be developed over two five year periods. Site area 22.0Ha Kirkcaldy South West - Stage 2 Housing - capacity for approximately 600 units. Site area 71.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, to the north west of Kirkcaldy. The proposal lies approximately 600m at closest from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, to the north west of Kirkcaldy. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-KDY003 Chapel Home Farm, Kirkcaldy Housing. Site area 6.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the north west of Kirkcaldy. LDP-KDY004 Forth Park Hospital, Kirkcaldy Housing. Site area 2.4Ha LDP-KDY005 Victoria Fields, Kirkcaldy Housing Site area 5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 1.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a brownfield site within the settlement. Planning permission in principle for housing 10/02309/PPP was granted in August The proposal lies approximately 1km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a brownfield site within the settlement. 37

38 Ladybank LDP-LAD001 The Road End, Loftybank, Ladybank Housing - up to 6 houses. Site area 0.7Ha The proposal lies more than 10km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a small greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-LAD002 Land south of Monkstown, Ladybank Housing Site area 5.3 Ha. The proposal lies more than 10km from the nearest European site. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the existing settlement. Landward LDP-LWD001 Former Comrie Colliery, north of Blairhall, south west of Saline Recreational, Tourism and Leisure uses with associated Housing. Site area 102.8Ha LDP-LWD002 Kinkell Braes, St Andrews Tourism, leisure, hotel, small-scale residential. Site area 8.6Ha LDP-LWD003 Westfield, near Kinglassie Mixed Employment Uses: Sustainable Business Park incorporating renewable energy, waste management/ recovery and recycling and Green Businesses. Site area 424.1Ha LDP-LWD004 Land at The Smiddy, Kemback Bridge, by Cupar Housing (11-14 units) Site area 1.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.9km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises a derelict former colliery site. The proposal lies approximately 2.5km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use east of St Andrews. The proposal lies approximately 2km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a former opencast site, partially allocated for employment use. The proposal lies approximately 2.1km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a small greenfield site west of Kemback. 38

39 LDP-LWD005 Strathruddie Farm, Kinglassie Housing, mixed tenure - up to houses capacity. Site area 54.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.2km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LWD006 St Ninians/Loch Fitty Surface Mine First Stage will consider the northern section (St Ninians Surface Mine including Thornton Wood) alongside its current restoration proposal 'The Scottish World'. Potential uses likely to be considered include leisure (e.g. mountain biking, footpaths and amenity areas), car parking, visitor facilities, craft and activity businesses, larger commercial uses (e.g. hotel, outlet centre, etc), renewable energy (wind turbines); advertising hoardings and landscaping. The proposal lies approximately 6km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a former opencast site, currently being remediated as part of a land art project. The southern section (Second Stage) will focus on Loch Fitty area, post-coaling ( ) and consider the integration of this area with 'The Scottish World' and the approved restoration strategy for the coaling area. Consider potential for a greater range of developed uses associated with Loch Fitty and the surrounding lands. including: lochside chalets/accommodation; resort hotel; lochside walkways; nature reserve, the reinstatement of Lassodie as a sustainable community, a 'sunset' community, equestrian uses etc. Site area 497.8Ha LDP-LWD007 Strathruddie, Kinglassie Mixed Use, housing, business and community woodland. Site area 50.1Ha LDP-LWD008 Former MOD Meteorological Testing Station, Tentsmuir Forest Employment use, Class 4 or perhaps an outdoor learning facility for children (Class 10). Site area 2.0Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.2km at closest from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. The proposal lies adjacent to the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a brownfield site, to the east of Tayport. The proposal borders the European site and has a potential to effect the site and its qualifying species. Further will be required. LDP-LWD009 M90 Site Duloch, East of Dunfermline Leisure/tourism uses such as a golf driving range and tourism accommodation chalets with associated facilities. Site area 34.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. 39

40 LDP-LWD010 Kinaldy Meadows, South of St Andrews Housing. Site area 10.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 2.2km east of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LWD011 Kincaple, rth-west of St Andrews Housing - circa 20 new homes, including affordable homes. Site area 2.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 0.7km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use to the south of Kincaple. LDP-LWD012 Land At Former Post Office Depot, Crossford Mixed use New Village incorporating approx 150 houses mixed type and tenure, employment uses and community uses. Site area 4.2Ha LDP-LWD013 The Begg / Cluny South Strategic development location. Site area 13.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a brownfield site to the north east of Crossford. The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use to the north of the A92 trunk road. LDP-LWD014 Greenside, rth of Lower Largo Housing - permaculture based eco-village development. Site area 6.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LWD015 Land at Balbeggie Former Opencast Coal Site This site forms part of a wider submission (comprising also 2 smaller sites to the south) for a proposed mixed use development on land associated with the former opencast coal site at Balbeggie. It is envisaged that this site could be developed for renewable energy uses. The preferred renewable energy technology and its scale has yet to be determined. The proposal lies approximately 3.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a former open cast mine that has been fully reclaimed. Site area 65.8Ha 40

41 LDP-LWD016 LDP-LWD017 Site B1 - Land at former Balbeggie opencast coal site Site B4 - Land at former Balbeggie opencast coal site Leisure and retail uses - incorporating football academy and neighbourhood retail. Site area 2.9Ha Mixed elements of retail/hotel. Site area 5.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a former open cast mine that has been fully reclaimed. The proposal lies approximately 3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, currently not in use. LDP-LWD018 Muirhead Filling Station, New Inn Roundabout Reinstate car wash Site area 0.3Ha. The proposal lies approximately 9.8km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a brownfield site, adjacent to the A92. LDP-LWD019 Old Colliery Castlehill Mine near Blairhall Housing Site area 6.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is contains brownfield land previously used as a colliery. LDP-LWD020 Falkland Estate, Falkland Proposed visitor centre Site area 1.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 7.1km from nearest European site (Turflundie Wood SAC). The site comprises woodland, the majority of which would be retained. LDP-LWD021 Wemyss Estate near West Wemyss Housing, employment and golf course Site area 119Ha. The proposal lies approximately 100m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is predominantly in agricultural use with areas of woodland. LDP-LWD022 Land at Auchmuirbridge, By Leslie Housing Site area 1.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. 41

42 LDP-LWD023 Fordell Gardens, Fordell Tourism - 8 log houses Site area 1.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 2.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is predominantly in agricultural use with areas of woodland. LDP-LWD024 Wester Strathore Farm (north), Thornton Residential or mixed use 200 units Site area 33.8Ha. The proposal lies approximately 5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use to the west of Thornton. LDP-LWD025 Wester Strathore Farm (south), Thornton Housing 50 units Site area 8.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 4.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises agricultural land and buildings west of Thornton. LDP-LWD026 Land by Corsbie Hall House, Thornton Housing 15 units Site area 1.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 5.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use adjacent to Strathore Road. LDP-LWD027 Land to the south of Netherbeath Road, Hill of Beath Mixed-use site for employment and residential purposes. Approximately 5 houses with 1 or 2 small scale employment uses. Site area 0.6Ha. Largoward LDP-LAR001 Blakelyhill, Largoward Mixed use, including, Housing (approx 80 units, Min 30% affordable), Farm shop, Village shop, Village Green, Community Garden, Workspace provision. Site area 10Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.1km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use. The proposal lies approximately 3.2km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. Part of the site has planning permission for a farm shop/café. 42

43 LDP-LAR002 Hall Park, Largoward Housing Site area 0.5Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.5km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. Part of the site has planning permission for a farm shop/café. LDP-LAR003 Opposite Hall Park Road, Largoward Housing Site area 0.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.6km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LAR004 Land north of the church, Largoward Housing Site area 0.4Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.2km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LAR005 Land at north east of Largoward Housing Site area 0.7Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.1km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, comprising agricultural land and woodland. LDP-LAR006 Kings Highway Road, Largoward Housing Site area 0.6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.3km south of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. Leslie LDP-LES001 Lomond View, Leslie Housing (56 units - 28 affordable, 28 private) and Open Space. Site area 3.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.4km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in use as grazing. 43

44 LDP-LES002 Land at Roaring Hill, Leslie Housing - potential for 50 units. Site area 2.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 7.8km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. LDP-LES003 Leuchars LDP-LEU001 rth West Leslie (land north of A911 and east of Ingrie Avenue, Leslie) Land at Pitlethie, Pitlethie Road, Leuchars Housing. 200 units. Site area 4.3Ha Housing - private and affordable - approx. up to 500 units. Site area 38.0Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.2km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use. The proposal lies approximately 1.2km at closest from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use to the north east of Leuchars. Leuchars Airfield is to the south while a cycle-cross racing track lies to the east. A small part of the site to the west of Pitlethie Road forms part of an existing housing allocation. LDP-LEU002 The Castle Field, Leuchars Housing Site area 9.9Ha Leven LDP-LEV001 Duniface Farm, Leven Housing with public open space, football pitch and equipped play provision. Site area 10Ha Limekilns LDP-LKS001 Land on the east side of Limekilns Housing. Approximately 120 units. Site area 11Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.7km at closest from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use to the north west of Leuchars. The proposal lies approximately 2.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the A915. The proposal lies approximately 300m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use to the east of Limekilns. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 44

45 LDP-LKS002 Brucehaven Harbour including the Soap Works, Limekilns Small scale harbour-side uses which could include community facilities, marine-based leisure, home working residential units, small business space and/or small cafe/gallery studios. Site area 0.5Ha The site is immediately adjacent to the Firth of Forth SPA. The site includes existing buildings and grassland adjacent to the waterfront. Due to proximity to the European site there is a potential to effect the site and its qualifying species. Further will be required. Lochgelly LDP-LGY001 Land on the south side of Lochgelly Housing. Site area 27.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 7km from Loch Leven SPA and 7.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use to the south of Lochgelly and north of the A92. LDP-LGY002 Cemetery Field, Lochgelly Mixed use development opportunity for circa 90 new homes, including affordable homes, and workshop units for Class 4 and 5 uses. Site area 12.3Ha LDP-LGY003 Land to north, Lochgelly Housing/mixed uses Site area 47.8Ha Lumphinnans LDP-LPH001 Land at Lumphinnans Housing. Part of the site to the north of Cedar Crescent is allocated for residential development in the Mid Fife Local Plan. Parts of the site are allocated as green space and the north of the site to the railway line is outwith the settlement boundary. Site area 18.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 5.3km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use to the east of Lochgelly. The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is situated to the north of Lochgelly and comprises agricultural land and steadings, and areas of woodland. The proposal lies approximately 5.3km from Loch Leven SPA. The site is a greenfield site currently used for pasture and rough grazing. The site is bordered by the Fife Circle railline to the north and existing settlement to the south. Markinch LDP-MAR001 Barnslee, Markinch, Glenrothes Primarily residential (potentially around 400 units), including provision of playing fields, public park space, a local community hub facility, wetland area and potential for a local Ecology Centre. Site area 42.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 5.6km from nearest European site (Firth of Forth SPA). The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, east of Markinch. 45

46 Milton of Balgonie LDP-MOB001 Balfour Place/Main Street, Milton of Balgonie Housing units. Site area 2.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, south-east of Milton of Balgonie. Newburgh LDP-NEB001 Banklands, Woodriffe Road, Newburgh Housing - Capacity for around 30 new houses. Site area 1.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 600m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, enclosed by the existing settlement to the north and west, and a disused quarry to the east. LDP-NEB002 Land rth of Cupar Road, Newburgh Housing Site area 6Ha. The proposal lies approximately 500m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Oakley LDP-OAK001 Land to rth of Oakley Housing, Employment and Recreation. Phase 1 housing (85 units), Phase 2 housing (125 units) to west of OAK003 and housing (30/40 units) to north of OAK004), Employment (2,500-3,000 sq m), Recreation (2 no football pitches). Site area 14.8Ha LDP-OAK002 Blair House, Oakley Housing (potential employment provision if required) Site area 4.1Ha. The proposal lies approximately 3.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is predominantly greenfield site in agricultural use, to the north of Oakley. The proposal lies approximately 3.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is predominantly greenfield site, to the north of Oakley. Peat Inn LDP-PIN001 Land to West of Peat Inn Mixed Use - including 9 houses, land for the extension of Peat Inn and a Community Garden. Site area 1.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.6km south west of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. 46

47 LDP-PIN002 Land at east of Peat Inn Housing Site area 0.8Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.6km south west of Cameron Reservoir SPA. The site is a greenfield site with woodland, adjacent to the existing settlement. Pitlessie LDP-PIL001 Cupar Road, Pitlessie Housing Site area 0.2Ha. LDP-PIL002 Pitlessie Mill Road, Pitlessie Housing Site area 0.7Ha. Pitscottie LDP-PIS001 Cupar Road, Pitscottie Housing 15 units. Site area 1.3Ha The proposal lies more than 11km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a small greenfield site, within the built up area. The proposal lies more than 11km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, adjacent to the settlement. The northern boundary is adjacent to the River Eden. The proposal lies approximately 3.4km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, to the north of Pitscottie. Pittenweem LDP-PIT001 Field known as Maw Dubs and Ninian Faulds, Pittenweem Housing (may have other potential uses). Site area 1.0Ha The proposal lies approximately 8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site in agricultural use, to the north of Pittenweem. Rosyth LDP-ROS001 Rosyth Park (land south of A823(M)), Rosyth Employment and Leisure Uses. Employment Uses - Headquarters Class 4 business development. Leisure Uses land for leisure or other dedicated sports facilities. Site area 21.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 2km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is a greenfield site, to the north of Rosyth and bordered to the north by the A823(M). 47

48 LDP-ROS002 Hilton, Rosyth Mixed Use housing and business with associated open space. Site area 29.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 100m at its closest point from the Firth of Forth SPA. The proposal comprises two sites, both greenfield in agricultural use to the north and west of Rosyth. 1 record of SPA qualifying species using the site and potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-ROS003 Rosyth Europarc/Rosyth Waterfront, Ferry Toll Road, Rosyth Mixed Use redevelopment. Site area 63.7Ha The proposal lies partially adjacent to the Firth of Forth SPA. The site comprises brownfield land to the north east and east of Rosyth dockyards. Various parcels of land within this site are existing allocations, primarily for employment uses. Due to proximity to the European site there is a potential to effect the site and its qualifying species. Further will be required. LDP-ROS004 A985 Site, Rosyth Employment Land. Site area 17.6Ha LDP-ROS005 Castlandhill (north), Rosyth Housing development and associated uses, strategic open space and woodland amenity area estimated capacity of between units, including affordable housing on northern and southern sites. It is proposed that the residential sites be linked by a large area of strategic open space. Site area 32.2Ha LDP-ROS006 Castlandhill (south), Rosyth Leisure and Tourism The proposal is for a hotel/ conference centre and ancillary facilities. Site area 25.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 700m at its closest point from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use to the north side of the A985. The proposal lies approximately 600m at its closest point from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is Greenfield, bounded to the south west, west and north by residential areas. The proposal lies approximately 500m at its closest point from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield (agricultural and woodland). LDP-ROS007 Land by Hillwood Terrace, Rosyth Housing Site area 0.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 1.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield (agricultural), adjacent to the existing settlement. 48

49 Saline LDP-SAL001 West Road, Saline Housing. Approximately 130 homes (including affordable) and potential to provide space for expansion of school. Site area 8.4Ha LDP-SAL002 Saline Glebes, Saline Housing. Site area 4.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield (agricultural), adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 6.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement. Springfield LDP-SPF001 Land to the South of Springfield Housing (70 units approximately) and recreational ground. Site area 8.0Ha The proposal lies approximately 9.7km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement and bordered to the south by the East Coast railline. St Andrews LDP-STA001 Land at Craigtoun Road, St Andrews Housing (capacity in the region of dwellings); local community facilities including retail; business and industry; landscaping and open space. Site area 56Ha The proposal lies approximately 2.2km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The site is partially allocated for development as part of the St Andrews West Strategic Land Allocation. LDP-STA002 Pipelands Farm, St Andrews Mixed use including residential, business and possible relocation of Madras Secondary School. Site area 29.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 2km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. 49

50 LDP-STA003 St Nicholas Farm, St Andrews Hotel/Leisure Use. Site area 26.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 2km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Star of Markinch LDP-SOM001 Plunkie Farm, Star of Markinch Housing (41 units - 12 affordable and 29 private), and car parking for football ground. Site area 2.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. LDP-SOM002 West End Dairy, Star of Markinch Housing - estimated capacity between 25 and 35 houses. Site area 1.7Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.9km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. LDP-SOM003 St Anthony's Rest, Star of Markinch Housing Site area 0.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. Steelend LDP-STE001 Land to the East of Steelend Housing/residential Site area 1Ha Strathkinness LDP-STK001 Sunnyside, Strathkinness Mixed use housing, and leisure, tourism and microbrewery development. Site area 6.9Ha 50 The proposal lies approximately 6.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield, adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 2.5km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site is a greenfield site, in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement.

51 LDP-STK002 Bonfield Road, Strathkinness Housing Site area 3.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 2 km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises greenfield land to the west of Strathkinness. LDP-STK003 Land South of Strathkinness Predominantly residential, open space provision, land for potential community hall/facilities, and community woodland/walks on the eastern and western boundaries. Site area 20.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 2.8km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, to the south of Strathkinness. LDP-STK004 Bonfield Road 2, Strathkinness Housing Site area 2Ha. The proposal lies approximately 2.3km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA/SAC. The site appears to comprise mainly greenfield land to the west of Strathkinness. Tayport LDP-TAY001 Land at Spears Hill, Tayport Housing with local facilities e.g. nursery and shop. Site area 11.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 250m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/400m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, largely bordered by existing residential development. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-TAY002 Land to the rth of Newport Road, Tayport (East site) Residential development including potential nursing home. Site area 2.6Ha The proposal lies approximately 100m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/800m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, adjacent to the settlement boundary. 1 record of SPA qualifying species using the area and potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 51

52 LDP-TAY003 Land to the rth of Newport Road, Tayport (West site) Option 1 is for a extension to the cemetery with a single house plot. Option 2 is for 2 single house plots. Site area 0.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 100m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/1.2km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use. 1 record of SPA qualifying species using the area. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-TAY004 Land South of Newport Road, Tayport Housing. Site area 5.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 200m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/1.1km from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, to the west of Tayport. 1 record of SPA qualifying species using the area and potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. LDP-TAY005 Land West of B945, Tayport Housing and Open Space. Site area 14.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 800m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/ SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, to the south of Tayport. Records of SPA qualifying species using the site. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. Thornton LDP-THO001 Main Street, Thornton The site is proposed as an expansion of Thornton, with scope for approximately units, greenspace and community facilities. Site area 21.8Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to residential development. LDP-THO002 Land at the former Rothes Colliery, Thornton Housing or mixed use - capacity approximately houses. If mixed use, Class 4 would be preferable together with residential use. Site area 9.3Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is brownfield and allocated for employment uses, to the west of Thornton. 52

53 LDP-THO003 Main Street/Burnbank Terrace, Thornton Housing units. Site area 5.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to residential development. LDP-THO004 Spittal Farm, Elmbank Terrace/Station Road, Thornton Housing - 65 to 75 units. Site area 2.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, to the east of Thornton. LDP-THO005 Land to the west of Thornton Housing and related uses - between 200 and 250 units. Includes affordable housing, improved public footpaths, a community garden and improvements to the public realm throughout the village. Site area 15.1Ha LDP-THO006 Southend, Thornton Housing Site area 2.7Ha. Torryburn LDP-TOR001 Craigflower, Torryburn Housing - circa 20 to 30 units. Site area 2.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 4.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. The proposal lies approximately 3.8km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is brownfield land adjacent to the rail line, to the south east of Thornton. The proposal lies approximately 200m from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to residential development. 53

54 LDP-TOR002 Land by Crombie Point, Torryburn Low/ zero carbon tourist wood cabins/pods and resource/bird observatory pod with managers cabin. Site area 1.2Ha. The proposal lies in close proximity to the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield with some residential uses adjacent to the south east of the site. Townhill LDP-TWH001 Muir Road, Townhill Housing. The site could either be developed for medium/low density "village" housing (20-30 units) or for "Homesteads" - 4/6 units. Site area 2.1Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-TWH002 Waxwing, Muir Road, Townhill Housing and woodland. (1Ha housing) Site area 2Ha The proposal lies approximately 6.5km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. Upper Largo LDP-ULA001 Land to rth East of Upper Largo Housing (140 units) and car park for school The proposal lies approximately 1km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. The western part of the site sits to the rear of the existing settlement whilst the eastern part is more removed from the settlement. West Wemyss LDP-WWS001 Wemyss Estate Land at West Wemyss Residential/leisure/commercial/tourist development. Outline planning permission (05/00047/COPP) granted on 18 June The proposal overlaps the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use. The western part of the site sits to the rear of the existing settlement whilst the eastern part is more removed from the settlement. Planning Permission in Principle for residential/leisure/commercial tourist related development including harbour regeneration works (05/00047/COPP) was granted on 18 June Potential impacts on the SPA have been considered as part of this application and addressed through conditions. 54

55 Windygates LDP-WDY001 Durievale, Leven Road, Windygates Housing - in the region of units. Site area 5.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 2.7km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site includes harbour uses, open space, existing buildings and woodland. LDP-WDY002 Balcurvie Farm, Windygates Up to 180 houses with structure planting concentrated along the northern edge of the site. Site area 8.5Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.3km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-WDY003 West of Cameron Crescent, Windygates Housing and park Site area 9.4Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.4km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. LDP-WDY004 Site at Balcurvie Smallholdings, Windygates Housing and park Site area 1.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 3.6km from the Firth of Forth SPA. The site is greenfield in agricultural use, adjacent to the existing settlement. Wormit LDP-WOR001 Kilmany Road, Wormit Housing and associated community infrastructure. Parts of the overall site could also be used for commercial uses (employment uses) and transport uses (rail halt and/or park and ride). Estimated capacity up to 500 houses. Site area 36.2Ha The proposal lies approximately 700m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/ SPA. The site comprises greenfield land, in agricultural use, to the south of Wormit. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 55

56 LDP-WOR002 Land South of Reservoir Road, Wormit Housing and Open Space. Site area 12.9Ha The proposal lies approximately 250m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/ SPA. The site comprises greenfield land to the south of Wormit, adjacent to existing residential areas. LDP-WOR003 Land west of Kilmany Road, Wormit Housing Site area 9Ha. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. The proposal lies approximately 650m from the Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary SAC/ SPA. The site comprises agricultural land to the south of Wormit, bordered to the west by the east coast mainline. records of SPA qualifying species using the site, however, potential water quality impacts. The proposal has a potential connection with the European site. Further will be required. 56

57 Appendix B: Qualifying Interests, Conservation Objectives and Vulnerabilities of Natura Sites The Tables below set out the qualifying interests, conservation objectives and vulnerabilities of the following sites: Cameron Reservoir SPA Firth of Forth SPA Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SAC Forth Islands SPA Loch Leven SPA Isle of May SAC River Tay SAC River Teith SAC Turflundie Wood SAC Cameron Reservoir SPA: Cameron Reservoir is located in upland Fife in south-east Scotland. It is a water supply reservoir created by impounding freshwater from upland streams. This has formed an artificial mesotrophic loch with beds of aquatic and marginal vegetation. The open water is used as a roost by an internationally important wintering population of Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) that feed outside the SPA during the day on the surrounding farmland. Qualifying Features: Condition: Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus), non-breeding Favourable Declining Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed above) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Vulnerability The long term future of the site is threatened by the proposed decommissioning of the reservoir as a public water supply. The impact of the specific decommissioning proposals will be assessed in due course. The roosting geese are not thought to be suffer significant disturbance from current levels of shooting and fishing. SNH will continue to monitor these activities. 57

58 Firth of Forth SPA: The Firth of Forth SPA encompasses the large estuary which is bound by seven local authorities (Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling, Falkirk, West Lothian, City of Edinburgh and East Lothian). It comprises a mixture of estuarine habitats including intertidal mudflats, sand and shingle flats, salt marsh, sand dunes and rocky outcrops. Qualifying Features: (all non-breeding) Condition: Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) Favourable declining Common scoter (Melanitta nigra)* Unfavourable declining Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)* Favourable maintained Curlew (Numenius arquata)* Favourable maintained Dunlin (Calidris alpina alpina)* Favourable declining Eider (Somateria mollissima)* Favourable declining Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) Favourable maintained Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)* Unfavourable declining Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)* Unfavourable declining Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)* Favourable declining Knot (Calidris canutus) Unfavourable declining Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)* Favourable maintained Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis)* Unfavourable declining Mallard (Anas platyrhnchos)* Unfavourable declining Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)* Favourable maintained Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) Favourable maintained Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)* Favourable declining Redshank (Tringa totanus) Favourable maintained Red-throated diver (Gavia Stellata) Favourable maintained Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)* Favourable maintained Sandwich tern (Sterna sandvincensis) Favourable declining Scaup (Aythya marila)* Unfavourable declining Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) Favourable declining Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus) Favourable declining Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) Favourable maintained Velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca)* Favourable maintained Wigeon (Anas Penelope)* Favourable recovered Waterfowl assemblage Favourable declining Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed above) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species * Indicates assemblage qualifier only Vulnerability While the major factor potentially affecting the site is coastal industrial development, such development is subject to detailed planning control, ensuring that the site is not significantly affected. Oil and other industrial developments concentrated along the shore line do pose a threat, however rigorous emergency contingency plans are in place to minimise the impact of any incident. Localised tipping is an ongoing problem but consists mainly of inert building waste and is mostly controlled by the relevant licensing authority. Implementation of the Habitats Regulations will tighten control on these operations. Recreational pressures, including small-scale bait digging, are not currently considered to be a problem, while commercial bait digging is being monitored. The potential for rising sea levels to remove important habitats is recognised, and a number of coastal realignment schemes (planned retreat) are planned for these areas which will go some way to offsetting any habitat loss. 58

59 Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SPA: The Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary is located on the east coast of central Scotland. The Firth stretches for some 35 km along the Firth of Tay estuary from near Newburgh round to St Andrews at the mouth of the Eden Estuary. For much of its length the main channel of the estuary lies close to the southern shore and the most extensive intertidal flats are on the north side, west of Dundee. The south shore consists of fairly steep shelving mud and shingle. Qualifying Features: Condition: Little tern (Sternula albifrons), breeding* Unfavourable Change Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus), breeding* Favourable Maintained Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), non-breeding* Favourable Recovered Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Greylag goose (Anser anser), non-breeding* Favourable Declining Icelandic Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa islandica), nonbreeding* Favourable Maintained Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), non-breeding* Unfavourable Declining Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica), non-breeding Favourable Maintained Common scoter (Melanitta nigra), non-breeding* Unfavourable Change Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), non-breeding Favourable Maintained Dunlin (Calidris alpina alpina), non-breeding* Unfavourable Change Eider (Somateria mollissima), non-breeding* Unfavourable Change Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Goosander (Mergus merganser), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Waterfowl assemblage, non-breeding Favourable Maintained Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus), non-breeding* Unfavourable Change Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator), non-breeding* Unfavourable Change Redshank (Tringa totanus), non-breeding* Favourable Maintained Sanderling (Calidris alba), non-breeding* Favourable Recovered Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed above) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species * Indicates assemblage qualifier only Vulnerability Some land-claim has occurred within the site but this is not likely to pose any future threat. Aggregate removal occurs in the Firth but this is outwith the SPA and is not thought to damage the integrity of the site. Disturbance levels are quite high, particularly at Tentsmuir Point which is visited by large numbers of walkers (some with dogs), as well as illegal use by all-terrain vehicles. The latter issue is recognised and being addressed through the management plan for this National Nature Reserve which has a resident warden. Jet planes from a large military airbase adjacent to the Eden Estuary cross the whole site but this has occurred for many years and has no apparent adverse affects on wildlife. 59

60 Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary SAC: The Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary is located on the east coast of central Scotland. The Firth stretches for some 35 km along the Firth of Tay estuary from near Newburgh round to St Andrews at the mouth of the Eden Estuary. For much of its length the main channel of the estuary lies close to the southern shore and the most extensive intertidal flats are on the north side, west of Dundee. The south shore consists of fairly steep shelving mud and shingle. Qualifying Interests: Condition: Estuaries information currently available Intertidal mutflats and sandflats (Mudflats and sandflats not Favourable Maintained covered by seawater at low tide) Common seal (Phoca vitulina) Unfavourable Declining Subtidal sandbanks (Sandbanks which are slightly covered by Favourable Maintained sea water all the time) Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the qualifying habitats (listed below) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying habitats that the following are maintained in the long term: Extent of the habitat on site Distribution of the habitat within site Structure and function of the habitat Processes supporting the habitat Distribution of typical species of the habitat Viability of typical species as components of the habitat significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat Qualifying Habitats: Estuaries Intertidal mudflats and sandflats Subtidal sandbanks Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Species: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Qualifying Species: Common Seal Vulnerability Tentsmuir Point is a National Nature Reserve and parts of the Eden Estuary and Inner Tay Estuary are Local Nature Reserves which attract many visitors. Levels of use are quite high, particularly between Tayport and Tentsmuir Point where large numbers of walkers (some with dogs), as well as illegal use by all-terrain bikes, cause some disturbance. These issues are being addressed through the management plan for the National Nature Reserve which also has a resident warden. Any other issues that arise elsewhere will be dealt with via a wider management plan for the whole site. Aggregate removal occurs in the Firth of Tay, but there are no apparent adverse effects of the Natura interests. Jet planes from a large military airbase adjacent to the Eden Estuary fly across the whole site but this has occurred for many years and has no apparent adverse effect on wildlife. 60

61 Forth Islands SPA: The Firth of Forth Islands are located in or near to the Firth of Forth on the east coast of central Scotland. The SPA comprises a number of separate islands or island groups, including the Isle of May in the outer part of the Firth which forms part of the Local Plan area. The inner islands are very low lying whilst those in the outer Firth are higher, steeper and rockier. This applies especially to the Bass Rock which is a volcanic plug rising to over 100 m, and to the Isle of May, which is surrounded by cliffs up to 50 m. The islands support important numbers of a range of breeding seabirds, in particular terns, auks and gulls. The colony of Gannets (Morus bassanus) is the largest on the east coast of the UK. The seabirds feed outside the SPA in nearby waters, as well as more distantly in the rth Sea. Qualifying Features: (all breeding) Condition: Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) Favourable declining Common tern (Sterna hirundo) Favourable maintained Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)* Favourable declining Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)* Favourable maintained Gannet (Morus bassanus) Favourable maintained Guillemot (Uria aalge)* Favourable maintained Herring gull (Larus argentatus) Favourable maintained Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)* Unfavourable declining Lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus) Favourable maintained Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Favourable maintained Razorbill (Alca torda)* Favourable maintained Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) Unfavourable declining Sandwich tern (Sterna sandvincensis) Unfavourable declining Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) Unfavourable recovering Seabird assemblage Unfavourable declining Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed above) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species * Indicates assemblage qualifier only Vulnerability There are few threats to the interest of the site. The Isle of May is a National Nature Reserve managed for its nature conservation interest by Scottish Natural Heritage. Fidra, The Lamb and Inchmickery are managed for their nature conservation interest by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds while Long Craig Island is managed by the Fife Bird Club and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The tern population has declined, probably because of the expansion in gull numbers combined with the natural mobility of tern colonies. SNH and RSPB are undertaking management initiatives to encourage a recovery in the tern population. Measures to prevent disturbance to breeding birds by increased visitor numbers have been taken, e.g. remotely-operated cameras give close-up views of birds without causing disturbance. 61

62 Isle of May SAC: The Isle of May, lying at the entrance to the Firth of Forth on the east coast of Scotland, supports a breeding colony of grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). The site is the largest east coast breeding colony of grey seals in Scotland and the fourth-largest breeding colony in the UK, contributing approximately 4.5% of annual UK pup production. Qualifying Interests: Condition: Reefs Favourable Maintained Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Favourable Maintained Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Habitat: To avoid deterioration of the qualifying habitat (listed below) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying habitat that the following are maintained in the long term: Extent of the habitat on site Distribution of the habitat within site Structure and function of the habitat Processes supporting the habitat Distribution of typical species of the habitat Viability of typical species as components of the habitat significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat Qualifying Habitats: Reefs Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Species: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed below) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Qualifying Species: Grey Seal Vulnerability The terrestrial part of the SAC is a National Nature Reserve with a history of recreational pressure. However, the site is owned and managed by SNH, which ensures adequate protection for nature conservation. Visitor pressure to the island is concentrated outwith the seal-breeding season and is managed by a permit system for tourist boats. landings are allowed during the seal-breeding season except by special permission and permit. At present, pressure from recreational divers is principally during the seals' non-breeding season. 62

63 Loch Leven SPA: Loch Leven in central Scotland is the largest natural eutrophic lake in Britain. It is a relatively shallow loch, surrounded by farmland, with a diverse aquatic flora and shoreline vegetation. The boundary of the Loch Leven SPA follows that of the Loch Leven SSSI except for the exclusion of 4 ha of SSSI towards the northern end of the loch. Qualifying Features: (all non-breeding) Condition: Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)* Favourable maintained Gadwall (Anas strepera)* Favourable maintained Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)* Favourable maintained Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) Favourable maintained Pochard (Aythya ferina)* Favourable maintained Shoveler (Anas clypeata) Favourable maintained Teal (Anas crecca)* Favourable maintained Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)* Favourable maintained Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) Favourable maintained Waterfowl assemblage Favourable maintained Conservation Objectives: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed above) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species * Indicates assemblage qualifier only Vulnerability Loch Leven is a National Nature Reserve managed for its nature conservation interest by SNH through a Nature Reserve Agreement, bylaws, liaison with landowners and the presence of wardening staff. Measures are in place to address potential threats to the wetland interest. The Loch Leven Catchment Management Project, which encourages collaboration between parties present within the catchment, is addressing eutrophication from nutrient rich effluent. Research is also being undertaken into the hydrology of the loch and water quality is being monitored. A gabion reef is being used to prevent erosion of the shoreline, scrub growth on wetland areas is being controlled and the spread of invasive aquatic plants (eg Polytrichum) monitored. The loch is also heavily used for recreation, mainly for fishing, birdwatching and wildfowling. Potential disturbance is controlled through agreed regimes for wildfowling and fishing and encouraging birdwatchers to use hides along the loch shore. 63

64 River Tay SAC: The River Tay drains a very large catchment, and has the greatest flow of all UK rivers. There is considerable ecological variety in the Tay catchment, resulting in the Tay supporting the full range of salmon life-history types found in Scotland, with adult salmon entering the River Tay throughout the year to spawn in different parts of the catchment. Qualifying Interests: River lamprey (lampetra fluviatilis) Brook lamprey (lampetra planeri) Sea lamprey (petromyzon marinus) Atlantic Salmon (salmo salar) Otter (lutra lutra) Clear-water lakes or lochs with aquatic vegetation and poor to moderate nutrient levels Condition: Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Habitat: To avoid deterioration of the qualifying habitat (listed below) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying habitat that the following are maintained in the long term: Extent of the habitat on site Distribution of the habitat within site Structure and function of the habitat Processes supporting the habitat Distribution of typical species of the habitat Viability of typical species as components of the habitat significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat Qualifying Habitats: Clear-water lakes or lochs with aquatic vegetation and poor to moderate nutrient levels Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Species: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed below) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species, including range of genetic types for salmon, as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Qualifying Species: Atlantic salmon, Brook lamprey, River lamprey, Sea lamprey, Otter Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Habitat: To avoid deterioration of the qualifying habitat (listed below) thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying habitat that the following are maintained in the long term: Extent of the habitat on site Distribution of the habitat within site Structure and function of the habitat Processes supporting the habitat Distribution of typical species of the habitat Viability of typical species as components of the habitat significant disturbance of typical species of the habitat Vulnerability: There are no known current land or river management practices that are having an adverse impact on the integrity of the site. Monitoring and survey will provide information on whether general catchment management, water abstraction, proposals for small hydro-schemes and fish farming are likely to have an impact on the qualifying interests, and will inform appropriate management of these activities. 64

65 River Teith SAC: The River Teith is the most significant tributary of the River Forth. The river lacks any significant artificial barriers to migration and has good water quality. The conservation importance of the River Teith is increased by the fact that, unlike many British rivers, it supports populations of all three lamprey species, in addition to Atlantic Salmon. Qualifying Interests: River lamprey (lampetra fluviatilis) Brook lamprey (lampetra planeri) Sea lamprey (petromyzon marinus) Atlantic Salmon (salmo salar) Condition: Unfavourable Recovering Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Favourable Maintained Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Species: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed below) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species, including range of genetic types for salmon, as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Qualifying Species: Atlantic salmon Brook lamprey River lamprey Sea lamprey Vulnerability: There are few significant threats to the qualifying interests at present. Water quality is generally high, with modern forestry practices and guidance minimising disturbance to the river system in the heavily afforested upper catchment of the site. Specific issues affecting habitat quality such as gravel extraction and river engineering will be addressed using practice and advice generated by SNH Research contracts on the Endrick Water csac and by the 'Safeguarding Natura Rivers in the UK' LIFE Project. Turflundie Wood SAC: Turflundie Wood is on the boundary between Fife and Perth and Kinross. It comprises 86 hectares of planted mature conifer forest and also incorporates the Lady Loch SSSI and Turflundie Wood SSSI. These SSSI s are open areas of fen, swamp and mire. There are also areas of marsh, swamp and fen within the woodland. Qualifying Interests: Condition: Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) Favourable Maintained Conservation Objectives for Qualifying Species: To avoid deterioration of the habitats of the qualifying species (listed below) or significant disturbance to the qualifying species, thus ensuring that the integrity of the site is maintained and the site makes an appropriate contribution to achieving favourable conservation status for each of the qualifying features; and to ensure for the qualifying species that the following are maintained in the long term: Population of the species as a viable component of the site Distribution of the species within site Distribution and extent of habitats supporting the species Structure, function and supporting processes of habitats supporting the species significant disturbance of the species Qualifying Species: Great crested newt Vulnerability: Part of Turflundie Wood SAC is subject to a Management Agreement with Scottish Natural Heritage. Future management to maintain the great crested newt population may require the creation and restoration of ponds, the removal of trees shading the ponds, and management of the woodlands surrounding the ponds to provide ground vegetation for foraging and over-wintering amphibians. 65

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67 Appendix C: Natura Site Maps (Map 1: rth Fife and Tay Estuary) 67

68 APPENDIX C: Natura Site Maps (Map 2: Levenmouth, East Neuk and Outer Forth Eastuary) 68

69 APPENDIX C: Natura Site Maps (Map 3: South and West Fife, Firth of Forth and Loch Leven) 69