East Ayrshire Local Development Plan: Proposed Plan Programme 1 MARCH 2015
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 THE PLACEMAKING MAPS: 4 3 - LDP POLICIES 31 4 VOLUME 2 LDP PROPOSALS 35 2
1 INTRODUCTION This Draft Programme supports the delivery of the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan (LDP) by setting out the actions and partnerships that are necessary to implement the strategy and proposals of the Plan. In accordance with legal requirements, the Programme contains: A list of actions required to deliver each of the Plan s policies and proposals; The name of the organisation and/or person required to carry out each action; and The timescale for carrying out each action. Additionally, the Programme sets out progress as at the date of publication. The Programme consists of three main parts: 1. The placemaking maps each of the projects shown on the placemaking maps have been listed as separate actions 2. The LDP Policies 3. The LDP Proposals The action programme is a live document reflecting the continuous process of delivering the LDP. It is based on information currently available and will be updated to include further information as it comes forward. It will also be used to provide an update on the progress of key actions, particularly as new placemaking maps are prepared for all communities in East Ayrshire. To deliver this Programme the Council will work with its partners on specific actions. Where this is the case and where partners are required to feed into the identified actions they are named in the Programme. Following the adoption of the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan the Programme will be updated as a minimum every 2 years. Abbreviations used- AGN - Ayrshire Green Network AGNP - Ayrshire Green Network Partnership ARA - Ayrshire Roads Alliance CARS - Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme CSGN - Central Scotland Green Network DP&R - Development Planning and Regeneration D & G - Dumfries and Galloway Council EAC - East Ayrshire Council LDP - Local Development Plan NHS - National Health Service SAC - South Ayrshire Council SNH - Scottish Natural Heritage SPT - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport SG - Supplementary Guidance 3
2 THE PLACEMAKING MAPS: 4
Key Kilmarnock Green Infrastucture Project - cycle / path route Proposed housing growth areas (2025) Future Housing growth areas (2025+) Proposed business/industrial areas Miscellaneous opportunity areas Proposed future business/industrial growth areas Existing Green Network Temporary greening/improvements to greenspace required Search area for new learning campus Protect the landscape setting of the town Blue network Improve blue network links in town Centre Improve green network links in town centre Gateway features required 13 1 3 2 14 6 5 4 Kilmarnock Town Centre Inset 7 19 36 9 8 13 10 15 17 11 13 Kilmarnock settlement wide placemaking map 12 This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 5
18 Kilmarnock town centre placemaking map 20 19 19 21 22 28 35 23 25 27 29 24 26 32 30 34 33 31 Key Housing Improvement Area Cycle / footpath route opportunities for improvement Proposed housing growth areas (2025) Existing Green Network Miscellaneous opportunity areas Temporary greening Town centre wi-fi Civic space opportunities Retain enhance historic core Key development opportunities Improvements to one way system Improved links to Hill Street & Cultural Quarter Blue network Active street frontage required Business hub Specialist shopping hub Create nightime economy Cultural quarter New link required from Western Road This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 6
Kilmarnock 1 Development of Northcraig site 319H Consideration of new planning application and implementation by Hallam Land Management Hallam Land Management/ house builders 2016- New planning application for site submitted. 2 Development of site 152B at Meiklewood, North Kilmarnock A partnership between all owners is required. Alternatively, a single developer to take ownership of whole site and develop primarily for business/industrial use. High infrastructure costs may mean the site is a longer term prospect and may require a public/private partnership to be formed. A master plan for the development of the site will be required, as well as a business plan to unlock its development potential. Land owners/ developer(s)w - 2025 Some interest in the northern portion of the site for uses linked to existing Rowallan Activity Centre. Residential uses at this site are being resisted by the Council. 3 Development of remainder of Rowallan Business Park for Class 4 and 6 uses. Attract business/appropriate industrial uses to the remaining 4 plots at Rowallan Business Park. EAC to investigate options for purchasing remaining plots at Rowallan. Scottish Enterprise/ EAC Economic Development Four units already built and occupied over the past 15 years. Four plots remaining. 4 Development of Altonhill sites 136H and 413H for housing and site 232M for a small shopping area Build out remaining Taylor Wimpey controlled land at 136H, install football pitches. Submit detailed planning application for new housing site 413H and shopping area at 232M. Taylor Wimpey/ landowners/ developers Site 136H progressing well. Planning permission in principle granted for sites 413H and 232M. 5 & 6 Development of future growth area to West of Kilmarnock. Detailed assessment required for residential use post 2025. Capacity of local schools will require to be examined as part of this development. A master plan approach, based on a thorough investigation of the site, will be required. Land owner/ developer Post 2025 No current development proposals or developer secured. 7
Kilmarnock 7 Development of Fardalehill (site 318H) to the west of Kilmarnock Implementation of Infrastructure Delivery Plan and development of the site on a phased basis in line with phasing plan Land Improvement Holdings/ House builders 2025 Submission of Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Phasing Plan complete. Initial infrastructure works underway. First phase detailed planning application pending consideration. 8 Development of sites 418H, 417H and 145H. Implementation of existing planning consents for sites 417H and 418H. Promotion of housing development at 145H Landowners/ developers Planning permission in principle granted for sites 417H and 418H. 9 Completion of Development of Moorfield Park Phase 2 for business /industrial uses, promotion and development of new Moorfield Park Phase 3 Secure occupation of newly built unit within phase 2 to new occupier and promote remainder of site for business/ industrial development. EAC to purchase land for Phase 3 from landowner and progress with the planning and implementation of infrastructure works. A master plan will be required, following investigation of the site. EAC Planning and Economic Development/ EAC Estates Significant progress with Phase 1 6 occupiers. Phase 2 Council secured European finding to construct new 20,000sqft unit. Soon to be occupied by new tenant. Council starting to progress with purchase of Phase 3. 10 Development of future growth area to south of Moorfield roundabout. Develop site for residential use post 2025. Capacity of local schools will require to be examined as part of this development. A master plan approach, based on a thorough investigation of the site, will be required. Land owner/ developer Post 2025 No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet 11 Development of site at Caprington for housing development/ remodelling of golf course. Develop site for housing and remodel/upgrade existing golf course. Residential development is conditional on golf course being remodelled. A master plan will be required. Landowner/ developer/ Caprington Golf Club 2025 Land owner in discussions with golf club over future development and improvements to golf course. 12 Development of site at Treesbank for housing Secure developer for site, develop site for housing in phases. A master plan will be required. Land owner / developer 2018-2025 No developer secured for site as yet. 8
Kilmarnock 13 Kilmarnock Green Infrastructure Project Secure funding package and upgrade existing paths/ construction of new cycle route/ foot path in a figure of 8 in and around Kilmarnock. This includes the improvement and linking up of existing green and blue networks particularly within the town centre from King Street to Howard Park. EAC Kilmarnock Green Infrastructure Working Group Funding bid submitted to SNH Green Infrastructure Fund and also to SPT. *Developer Contributions Project 14 Gateway feature at northern entrance to town Public art as entrance feature to north Kilmarnock EAC Planning and Economic Development No current proposals. 15 Temporary greening of site 327M at West Shaw Street Enter negotiations with site owner/future developer to prepare landscaping/tree planting proposals around the edges of the site of the former supermarket to reduce the detrimental impact of the vacant/derelict site on adjacent areas. Assemble funding package. EAC Planning and Economic Development / Ayrshire Green Network 2017 No current proposals. 17 Future Growth Area for business/ industrial growth Examine feasibility of this area for future industrial and business expansion area as part of establishment of a M77 corridor concept to strengthen links with Prestwick Airport EAC Planning and Economic Development/ ARA/Scottish Enterprise/ Transport Scotland/NHS/ Landowner(s) 2025 Feasibility Study has not yet commenced. 9
Kilmarnock 18 Housing Improvement Area at Hill Street/ Montgomery Street/ Witchhill Place 3 storey Council housing stock in need of improvement. EAC Cabinet has approved demolition and new build of site 438H, scheduled for 2015/16. Opportunities for the wider regeneration of this area, to include refreshing the housing stock, will be further explored by the Council s Housing Service. This is part of a wider strategy to create a high quality corridor of new development leading to the major regeneration opportunity at the former Diageo factory site. EAC Housing Service 2016/17 Cabinet decision taken to demolish existing stock on Montgomery Street. Tenants are currently being rehoused elsewhere and the site is included in this year s SHIP. 19 Major Regeneration Opportunity site at former Diageo site, Hill Street Redevelopment of whole site required. Construction of a new college on the southern portion of the site and the northern portion to be developed for a range of uses. Active street frontage required for the northern portion of the site that takes account of the Councils proposals for Hill Street / Montgomergy Street (described in 18 above). A link from Western Road into Balmoral Road may be required as part of any new development on the northern portion of the site. A master plan for the northern portion of the site will be required. Kilmarnock College/Klin Holdings 2025 College is under construction. The development potential of the northern portion is currently being investigated by Klin Holdings. 20 Development of council housing at Witch Road corner site Construction of development to be completed and units to be appropriately allocated/let. EAC Housing Services 2015 Housing under construction 21 Development of council housing at former car park on Portland Street Construction of development to be completed and units to be appropriately allocated/let. EAC Housing Services 2015 Housing under construction 10
Kilmarnock 22 Improve links from town centre to Hill Street regeneration site 23 Improvements to the Multi storey car park 24 Create a night-time economy on King Street 25 Development Opportunity at former Bank building, The Cross, King Street This is a prominent location and this grand building has been vacant for most of the last 20 years. Its reuse will contribute greatly to placemaking. Work with Scotrail/Network Rail/ SPT/Ayrshire College to make improvements to the train station underpass. This is a key entry point into the town and the quickest route from the new college into the town centre. It is in a poor state of disrepair and offers unacceptable levels of service to those with mobility issues. Improvement of the underpass is a high priority for the Council. Development and funding options study is required. Investigate potential for further improvements including stairwell security and installation of lifts to improve security and access Relax town centre retailing policy to allow a range of town centre uses on King Street. Work with owner to release the building for appropriate development. Restaurant use is most desirable to encourage night time use. EAC DP&R/ ARA/Network Rail/Scotrail/ Ayrshire College/ SPT ARA A joint working group has been established. An application has been submitted to SPT seeking funding for a feasibility study. Feasibility Study to be undertaken in 2015 EAC DP&R 2015 Proposed LDP contains more relaxed town centre policies. EAC DP&R 2017 Discussions with owner have not started. 11
Kilmarnock 26 Establishment and enhancement of Cultural Quarter including Dick Institute and Kilmarnock Academy building/ site, with improved linkages to the town centre. 27 Develop existing Kilmarnock college site for housing 28 Develop former cattle market site at West Langlands Street for housing 29 Potential for riverside café at top of Sandbed Street Working group to be established consisting of officers from Community Planning, Planning, EA Leisure Trust, EA Estates to examine feasibility of cultural quarter, currently focussed on the Dick Institute. The working group to examine potential uses that should be promoted within the soon to be vacated Kilmarnock Academy building and site to complement the existing cultural facilities at the Dick Institute. Investigate the potential of expanding the cultural offer at the open spaces around the Dick Institute. Once Kilmarnock college has transferred to new site at Hill Street, Kilmarnock, demolish existing College buildings and sell on to a housing developer Construction of development to be completed and units to be appropriately allocated/let. Examine opportunity for Riverside Café by establishing land ownership and engaging with owner to look at development of riverside café with public spaces and making Sandbed Street more of a priority pedestrian street. EAC/ARA 2016- Kilmarnock College EAC Housing Service EAC DP&R and ARA 2017- As part of the improvements to the one way system, a bid for funding has been made to SPT for the design of improvement works to the eastern side of this circulatory route. This project is being called the London Road Gateway project and will involve sustainable transport and public realm improvements. Once implemented, links to the Cultural Quarter will be greatly improved. This links to No 34. College building still occupied. 2015 Site under construction 2017-2019 Initial investigations have taken place into land ownership. 12
Kilmarnock 30 Improve riverside routes through town centre from King Street to Howard Park. Improvements to include footpath/ cycle path improvements and landscaping. Examine potential for the Kilmarnock Green Infrastructure Project or figure of 8 route to incorporate Sandbed Street. Look at opportunities and requirements for improvements along the riverside from Portland Road to Howard Park. EAC Leisure trust EAC DP&R/ ARA / AGN 2016-2018 Discussions ongoing. 31 Re-use of former cinema Titchfield Street Promote listed former cinema building as development opportunity in LDP encouraging a wide range of town centre uses. EAC DP&R, Owner of Former Cinema 2016-2018 Site is identified in LDP as a miscellaneous development 32 Development of former St Columbas School site, Elmbank Street for housing, community or educational uses. Listed School building now demolished due to fire damage. Promote for development through LDP. EAC DP&R 2016-2018 Site is identified in LDP as a miscellaneous development opportunity. 33 Temporary greening of Vacant/Derelict site West Netherton Street/Titchfield Street Site has planning consent for Class 1 retail use. However, there have been delays with starting the development. EAC to establish when development is expected. If some years away, EAC to work with owner/developer to negotiate temporary greening measure around the perimeter of the site to reduce the detrimental impact this cleared site currently has on the wider town centre. EAC 2017 No temporary greening measures have been progressed as yet. 13
Kilmarnock 34 Environmental/ junction Improvements to one way system Continue to develop proposals for softening the appearance of, and slowing traffic on the one way system around Kilmarnock Town Centre, to improve safety, the amenity of the town centre and connectivity between the town centre and neighbouring areas. *Developer Contributions Project EAC Planning/ ARA/SPT 2025 The consultant study looking at the most effective environmental/ junction improvements for one way system, focussing on east of town centre at Sturrock Street, has now been completed. However, further work is required to prepare detailed designs for potential improvements. Links with No: 26. 35 Top of the Town environmental improvement scheme to the Foregate North car park New pedestrian links to be formed around the car park to improve pedestrian connectivity between the town centre and High Street. EAC Planning and Economic Development / ARA 2015 The development of the scheme will commence in January 2015. 36 New Learning Campus, site of James Hamilton Academy, Sutherland Drive Merging of James Hamilton Academy, Kilmarnock Academy, New Farm Primary School and Early Childhood Centre and Silverwood Primary School and construction of new Learning Campus. EAC Education/ EAC Corporate Infrastructure/ EAC Estates/ ARA 2019 Initial design work has started for the New Learning Campus Trust The Council has set aside a capital allocation for the construction of the new campus. Additional revenue support from Scottish Futures Trust has been applied for. Town Centre Wifi Liaise with telecommunications industry to investigate feasibility of rolling out town centre free wifi for public use EAC Planning, EAC corporate infrastructure, Broadband Providers 2016/17 No progress as yet. 14
1 2 3 Cumnock settlement wide placemaking map 4 5 7 1 11 6 Key Cycle / footpath route Cycle / footpath route opportunities for improvement Link footpaths & provide signs Proposed housing growth areas (2025) Existing Green Network Temporary greening/improvements to greenspace required Proposed mix use areas Gateway features required Search area for new learning campus Protect the landscape setting of the town Improved links to Dumfries House Blue network New bridge required 8 10 9 This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 15
Cumnock town centre placemaking map 16 12 13 15 14 Key Civic space opportunities Retain enhance historic core Key development opportunities Town centre wi-fi Streescape improvements Existing green network Blue network This map is reproduced from the Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty`s Stationery Office(C) Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 16
Cumnock 1 Develop Knockroon (LDP site 263H) as a sustainable community comprising a range of uses including 770 houses, open space and community and employment uses. Construct development phase by phase as per approved master plan and Design Code. Include gateway feature as part of the overall development. Hope Homes 2035 First phase of the development is well underway. Includes residential and commercial uses. 2 Develop Rigg Road and former Holmhead Hospital (LDP site 264H) for housing. Owners of sites to engage with developers to release land for development Land owners/ developers 2025 No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet 3 Develop remainder of Holmhead housing site 015H. 4 Improvements to Woodroad Park including new accessible bridge. Developer to continue with development of site Undertake preparation of detailed park wide landscape design proposals to make the park more accessible and appealing to visitors. Wider path links to Dumfries Estate and the River Ayr Way should be included within this proposal. King Homes 2025 EAC Outdoor Amenities/EAC Leisure Trust/ ARA 2016- Development is ongoing with active planning permission in place. Implementation dependent on developer contributions coming forward. *Developer Contributions Project 5 Upgrade and promotion of paths and habitat networks along Lugar Water including consideration of how these can link to Dumfries Estate 6 Link up wider path network within town centre. In line with the Green Infrastructure Strategy, draw up proposals (including funding package) to improve paths along the Lugar Water. Ensure that all new developments coming forward include proposals to upgrade footpaths and/or habitat networks where the Lugar Water falls within the planning application site. Provide linkages, signs and interpretation boards. EAC Leisure Trust, EAC Planning, developers EA Leisure Trust/Retail Developer/ARA/ EAC P&ED 2025 2016-2018 No current proposals No current proposals 17
Cumnock 7 Potential new learning campus at Broomfield Playing fields 8 Footbridge links across the A76 to link Caponacre area with disused railway line, to be developed as footpath 9 Promote Caponacre for mixed use development 10 Develop Cairn Road north (LDP site 262H) for housing. 11 Improvements to disused railway to create footpath to Lugar and beyond 12 Improvements to streetscape within town centre 13 Civic space opportunity adjacent to the Gorbals Bridge 14 Improvements to existing civic space at corner of Ayr Road/Glaisnock Street Undertake feasibility study of new school proposals at Broomfield Playing fields incorporating new rugby and football pitches Undertake feasibility of providing a footbridge across the A76 Relax permitted uses at this site. A master plan approach is required, building upon the Cumnock Strategy report prepared by the Princes Trust. Owners to promote site for development and seek detailed planning consent Investigate improvements required to create quality footpath/cycle route to Lugar Upgrade of road and footpath surfaces in town centre and additional landscaping at The Square, in support of the Cumnock CARS project *Developer Contributions Project Include new civic space area within wider retail development proposals on the site of the Glaisnock Centre and prepare proposals including potential funding package. Carry out improvements to existing area of civic space EAC Corporate Infrastructure, EAC Education and Social Services / EAC Estates / ARA / EAC Planning and Economic Development ARA EAC Planning, EAC Economic Development 2025 Land owner 2018 Potential AGN project 2016-2017 ARA 2025 Retail Developers, EAC Planning 2018 EAC 2018 Initial consultation being undertaken with parents of pupils at all schools that could potentially be affected and Cumnock Rugby Club. No current proposals. LDP allows wider range of uses at Caponacre Planning consent previously granted on site. Ayr Road footpath has been upgraded. Black Bull Close has been upgraded. Dependent on developer contributions coming forward. No current proposals. No current proposals. 18
Cumnock 15 Redevelopment of Glaisnock Centre and erection of 7 new build units on Townhead Street 16 Development of town centre gap site at Lugar Street Town Centre Wifi Demolish Glaisnock Centre and build new retail units in keeping with location adjacent to conservation area and provide compensatory parking. Relocate tenants of Glaisnock centre to new retail units. The proposals will examine the option to create additional car parking space on the Greenholm Road side of the Glaisnock Water with a road bridge link from the existing car park. Promote brownfield site for redevelopment Liaise with telecommunications industry to investigate feasibility of rolling out town centre free wifi for public use EAC Estates, Retail developer 2018 Land owner EAC Planning, EAC corporate infrastructure, Broadband Providers Cabinet approval of the principle of rehousing existing retailers in new retail units on Townhead Street, demolition of existing Glaisnock Centre and rebuild of new retail units. Planning application submitted for proposed new retail units on Townhead Street. It is anticipated that construction of the retail units will commence in Spring 2015 with completion in 2016 Owner has previously intimated willingness to work with the Council 2016/17 No progress as yet. 19
3 17 Galston Placemaking map 8 5 4 16 14` 15 11 7 12 13 9 6 2 10 1 Key Cycle / footpath route Cycle / footpath route opportunities for improvement New Cycle / footpath route required Proposed housing growth areas (2025) Future Housing growth areas (2025+) Temporary greening/improvements to greenspace required Gateway features required Civic space / Development opportunity Retain enhance historic core Key development opportunities Streescape improvements Protect the landscape setting of the town Improved links to school & Loudoun Castle Estate Blue network This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 20
Galston Whole conser -vation area Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) for Galston implementation of Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) Plan, targeting priority buildings. EAC DP&R / property owners 2018 underway on a number of projects 1 Development of housing site to south of Belvedere View 2 Development of future growth area for housing Landowner to sell site to developer/house builder. Site to be developed to a high quality in line with SG and Designing Streets Develop site for residential use post 2025. Land owner to engage with developer for future development of the site. Landowner/ Developer Landowner/ Developer 2017-2018 2025-2035 No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No progress as is future growth area Capacity of local schools will require to be examined as part of this development. A master plan approach, based on a thorough investigation of the site, will be required. 3 New riverside footpath/cycle route to north of town 4 Improvements to Portland Park 5 Improvements to Barmill running track 6 Barmill Road/ Henrietta Street: Temporary Greening Creation of new path to cycle route standard to link with existing network of paths around the town encompassing new flood prevention scheme. Improve quality of open space at the park including peripheral landscape enhancements as the park is currently used as a 7-a-side football pitch. A Landscape Design and Management Plan is required to consider play provision and paths without compromising recreational areas Upgrade and resolve drainage issues at the running track Landscaping of the site to reduce detrimental impact of existing derelict site. EAC to negotiate with land owner to jointly prepare proposals. EA Leisure Trust /ARA/SPT EA Outdoor Services/ Leisure Trust Galston Community as part of asset transfer process EAC/AGNP/ Land Owner 2016-2017 2016-2018 2016 Bid has been submitted to SPT No current proposals No current proposals Flagged as potential AGNP project 21
Galston 7 Gateway Feature for Galston on Polwarth Street 8 Development of gap site at Titchfield Street for Housing 9 Improvement to 30-35 Bridge Street 10 Vacant site on station Road opposite war memorial 11 Chapel Lane: site of demolished Council housing 12 Repairs and reuse of property at 4-8 Polwarth Street 13 Vacant site at 13-17 Bridge Street Improvement of former Balmoral Knitwear building, with implementation of proposals coordinated by CARS project officer / building owner. Implementation of current planning consent CARS priority building. Grants available for the repair of the building and its reuse for footfall generating uses. Development of site of former council building for housing or community uses. Complete site for council housing and allocate new houses to appropriate tenants. CARS Priority Building. Grants available for the repair of the building and its reuse. Priority site for re-use for footfall generating uses. EAC DP&R and CARS project officer to act as intermediary for the development scheme. 14 11 Cross Street Opportunity to better utilise prominent building space in conjunction with adjacent property. Revised options study required. 15 Former Portland Arms building, Brewland Street/ Cross Street CARS Priority Building for repair and to bring back into use for commercial/community and residential uses. Undertake feasibility study to include comprehensive repair schedule. EAC DP&R/ Galston CARS Landowner/ Developer EAC DP&R/ Owner EAC Estates/ Developer 2016 2016 2016-2017 2019- EAC 2016 EAC DP&R/ Owner EAC DP&R/ Land Owner EAC Estates & EAC DP&R EAC DP&R Galston Community Trust (GCT) 2017-2018 2018-2019 2017-2018 2017 Feasibility Study carried out on potential future use. On-going meetings with owners of building. A potential CARS funded project Detailed planning consent granted for 8 flats in 2012 A condition survey has been carried out by the owner. Proposals are currently being drawn up by the owners professional design team. No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet Work has started on site No current progress. Building was demolished in 2011. A planning application has been submitted. Awaiting the outcome of negotiations with the adjoining landowner. GCT progressing with purchase of building and is actively seeking new users 22
Galston 16 Streetscape and public realm improvements Upgrade of road and footpath surfaces in conservation area and new seating/planting at key locations. Proposals and cost report to be prepared. EAC DP&R Dependent on developer contributions coming forward. *Developer Contributions Project 17 Improved links to school and Loudon Castle Estate Ensure that any redevelopment of Loudoun Castle Estate incorporates improved links to Galston town centre and Loudoun Academy EAC Planning Planning application has been submitted for a mixed use tourism based scheme at Loudoun Castle for up to 450 holiday lodges, up to 12 glamping pitches, restoration of Castle to shell & conversion to hotel; new leisure facilities including: lake, indoor water park with retail plaza & restaurants (6,500sqm), water sports building (600sqm), indoor sports (5,000sqm), spa (2,000sqm) & cycle store. Erection of distillery (1,552sqm) & community heat plant (476sqm). Erection of enabling development of up to 1,025 dwellings. 23
1 Stewarton Placemaking map 12 14 7 4 15 6 10 9 5 11 2 13 Key Cycle / footpath route Civic space opportunities 16 Cycle / footpath route opportunities for improvement Retain enhance historic core New cycle / footpath route required Extend historic core Proposed housing growth areas (2025) Key development opportunities Future Housing growth areas (2025+) Gateway features required Existing Green Network Proposed business/industrial growth areas Links to North Ayrshire & M77 Blue Network Protect the landscape setting of the town This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire Council. 100023409. 24
Stewarton 1 Stewarton Dunlop Cycle Route 2 Stewarton Cycle Route 4 Development of gap site, Dean Street 5 Business and Industrial Site, Bridgend 6 Extension of Conservation Area Upgrading of existing route to cycle route standard Create new path and bridge to provide cycle path and footway between Kirk Glebe and Kirkford Construction of new housing development Development of site for industrial purposes (potential expansion space for adjacent industrial use) Carry out Conservation Area Appraisal for Stewarton. Consult the public and Historic Scotland and advertise proposed extension 7 Western Cycle Route Upgrade of existing paths to cycle route standard 9 Gap site at 10 Lainshaw Street Redevelopment of prominent gap site close to Stewarton Cross ARA 2015-2022 ARA 2015 - Springfield Homes 2015-2016 Initial feasibility options study has been undertaken. Land agreements being sought. Planning application for 6 residential units submitted Land Owner Unknown No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet EAC Planning 2015-2016 EA Leisure Trust/Housing Developer/ARA Land Owner/ developer 2018-2019 Planning consent granted in December 2012 for ground floor commercial and upper floor residential development Conservation Area Appraisal has not yet commenced. No current development proposals Planning consent not yet implemented 10 Improvements to civic space at the Cross Undertake public realm improvements to the civic space at the Cross. Prepare proposals and identify potential funding package. EAC 2017-2019 Dependent on developer contributions coming forward. *Developer Contributions Project 11 Lighting of the viaduct (gateway feature) 12 Lighting of Corsehill Castle Undertake Feasibility Study for the lighting of the viaduct. Identify funding sources and take project forward Undertake feasibility study in association with property owner EAC DP&R / Network Rail EAC DP&R / Property owner 2016-2017 2016-2017 Feasibility Study has not yet commenced. Feasibility Study has not yet commenced. (Gateway feature) 25
Stewarton 13 Development of Housing site at Draffen East 14 Development of Housing site at Dunlop Road 15 Development of future growth area to West of Stewarton 16 Improve links to M77 Develop site for low density residential development (circa 100 units) Develop site for residential development (circa 130 units) Investigate possibility of upgrade to Cocklebie Park and adjacent open space in lieu of on site open space provision, through Section 75 legal obligation. Detailed assessment required for residential use post 2025. Capacity of local schools will require to be examined as part of this development. A master plan approach, based on a thorough investigation of the site, will be required. B778 Stewarton Fenwick road requires upgrading to improve safety. This is a developer contributions project carried over from the EALP 2010. All residential developments will be required to make a contribution towards this project. Prepare transport corridor study, highlighting locations and probable costs for future improvements. *Developer Contributions Project Housing Developer EAC Planning/ Housing Developer Land owner/ developer ARA/EAC Planning 2016 Planning Permission in Principle approved in 2012. Pre-app discussions taking place with a national house builder 2015-2016 Post 2025 2025 Discussions with national house builder ongoing. Planning application expected early 2015. No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet Funding for improvements have already been gathered through EALP 2010 policy RES 29. 26
Key Cycle / footpath route New Cycle / footpath route required Proposed housing growth areas (2025) 1 Existing Green Network Temporary greening/improvements to greenspace required Gateway features required Civic space opportunities Retain enhance historic core Key development opportunities Streescape improvements 14 Improved links to Craigengillan, Dark Sky Observatory, Loch Doon & Galloway Forrest Blue network Protect the landscape setting of the town 17 18 21 19 20 5 4 10 11 3 2 6 7 9 8 12 16 13 23 22 23 This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (c) Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. East Ayrshire 27 Council. 100023409. 15
Dalmellington Whole conser -vation area Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) for Dalmellington 1 Development of housing site at Sillyhole Apply to Historic Scotland for CARS for Dalmellington, and if successful, appoint CARS officer and in partnership with building owners, prepare proposals to improve priority buildings within the Conservation Area Development of site for housing 2 8 Main Street Redevelopment/ reuse of vacant buildings for town centre/tourism uses through implementation of CARS action plan. EAC DP&R / property owners Land owner/ developer Owner/ Developer 2016-2021 2018-2019 2017- A revised application has to be submitted to Historic Scotland for a CARS for Dalmellington by September 2015. Previous PPP consent lapsed in 2012 no current proposals for development No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet 3 Gap site adjacent to 8 Main Street Development/use of gap site through implementation of CARS action plan. 4 13 High Main Street Redevelopment/reuse of vacant buildings for town centre/tourism uses, through implementation of CARS action plan 5 1 Church Hill Redevelopment/reuse of vacant commercial property for residential/town centre/tourism uses, through implementation of CARS action plan 6 1 New Street Redevelopment of vacant building for residential/tourism/town centre uses, through implementation of CARS action plan 7 Former Ye Old House and adjacent building, 5-9 High Street Redevelopment of vacant building for residential/tourism/town centre uses, through implementation of CARS action plan Owner/ Developer Owner/ Developer/ Potential for CARS grant through EAC DP&R Owner/ Developer/ Potential for CARS grant through EAC DP&R Owner/ Developer/ Potential for CARS grant through EAC DP&R Owner/ Developer/ Potential for CARS grant through EAC DP&R 2017-2017/ 2017/ 2017/ 2017/ No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet Planning consent for change of use to 3 flats granted consent in August 2013 No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet 28
Dalmellington 8 Land adjacent to 6 Townhead 9 Vacant land adjacent to 11 High Street 10 Band Stand improvements 11 Streetscape and public realm improvements Development of site for residential use Development of gap site for residential/tourism/town centre uses or for civic space purposes, through implementation of CARS action plan Undertake environmental improvements to band stand, following development of proposals. Upgrade of road and footpath surfaces in town centre and new seating/planting at key locations, through implementation of CARS action plan. Owner/ Developer Owner/ Developer Owner / Developer/ EAC DP&R ARA/ EAC DP&R Unknown 2017/ Unknown Unknown Previous consent for two residential units lapsed. No current applications. No current proposals No current proposals Dependent on developer contributions coming forward. *Developer Contributions Project 12 Improvements to Motte 13 Improvements to Playing fields Further environmental improvements to enhance the setting of the Scheduled Monument and improve access to it. Detailed proposals to be prepared under auspices of CARS. Upgrade of playing fields including improved access *Developer Contributions Project EAC Estates/EA Leisure Trust/ EAC Outdoor Amenities/ EA Woodlands EAC Outdoor Amenities/East Ayrshire Leisure 2017-2017- 2025 No current proposals Dalmellington Community Futures Steering Group has made general improvements to the playing field by laying a path to enable better community access. Further improvements are dependent on developer contributions coming forward. 29
Dalmellington 14 Gateway feature at junction of B741/ A713 at Buchan s bridge 15 Gateway feature to A713 southern entrance to town 16 New riverside cycle path/footpath 17 Potential camping/ caravan site at near western entrance to Dalmellington - land to south of A713 18 Civic Space opportunities at A713 near playing fields 19 Redevelopment of old primary school site, 16 Ayr Road 20 Redevelopment of Croft Street site 21 Development of Ayr Road Housing site 22 Development of Carsphairn Road Housing Site 23 Improved links to Craigengillan Estate, Dark Sky Observatory, Loch Doon and the Galloway Forest New entrance sign with potential associated public art to act as gateway into town from the west. Prepare detailed proposals and funding plan. New entrance sign with potential associated public art to act as gateway into town from the south Establishment of new path of cycle path standard to join up existing routes Prepare feasibility study for the establishment of well screened tourist caravan campsite Prepare feasibility study for upgrade of car park and environmental improvements to introduce civic space Redevelopment of site to include conversion of listed former school house building to residential/ community/tourism uses Consolidation of sites and redevelopment for housing/town centre uses Development of site for housing Development of site for housing Upgrade of roads and signage from Dalmellington to key tourism attractions, following feasibility study. Owner/ EAC P & ED/ Craigengillan Estate and Dark Sky Observatory/ Biosphere Partnership Forestry Commission/ EAC P & ED EAC Outdoor Amenities/ East Ayrshire Leisure/ARA Tourism Developer EAC Estates/ ARA/EAC D & PR 2016-2016- 2017-2019 2017-2025 Unknown EAC Estates - 2025 EAC Estates 2018-2025 Land owner/ developer Land owner/ developer Landowners/ EAC Planning/ ARA 2018-2019 2018-2019 2016- No current proposals No current proposals No current proposals No current proposals No current proposals No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No developer proposals have been submitted to the Council as yet No current proposals 30
3 ACTION PROGRAMME - LDP POLICIES Policy Timescale Overarching Policy 1 (OP1) Overarching Policy 2 (OP2) Policy RES 1: Policy RES 2: Policy RES 3: Policy RES 4: Policy RES 5: Policy RES 6: Policy RES 7: Policies RES 8 - RES 12: Policy RES 13: Policies TC 1-TC 4 and TC 6 Policy TC 5 Ensure all new development meets with all policy criteria Ensure that developers take on board any mitigation measures arising in the Environmental Report Development of new housing on identified LDP housing sites and on suitable gap sites. All new development must provide a master plan/design statement where indicated in Volume 2 of the LDP. Ensure that there is a 5 year supply of housing land at all times. Prepare, consult on and adopt SG on Affordable Housing Ensure proposals meet with the policy, monitor effectiveness of policy. Ensure proposals meet with the policy, monitor effectiveness of policy Submission of extensive supporting information to accompany planning applications for new agricultural worker s houses. Submission of detailed supporting information including business plans to accompany planning applications for new houses for rural enterprise workers Ensure proposals meet with policy criteria Submission of detailed financial and phasing information to demonstrate that policy requirements are met. Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Encourage development which improves town centre environments and which delivers projects identified in placemaking section of the LDP EAC Planning, developers EAC Planning, developers Developers, EAC Planning EAC DP&R EAC DP&R 2016 SG prepared EAC Planning EAC Planning Applicants Applicants Applicants, EAC Planning Applicants Applicants, EAC Planning Applicants, EAC Planning 31
Policy Timescale Policy IND1: Policy IND 2 & 3 Policy IND 4 Policy IND 5 & 6 Policy TOUR 1 Policy TOUR 2 & 3 Policy TOUR 4 Policy TOUR 5 Policy RE 1 Policy RE 2 Policy RE 3 Policy RE4 Ensure that strategic business and industrial proposals are directed to appropriate sites Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Submission of master plan to include business plan for proposed developments as part of planning application. Appropriate Section 75 Obligations will be required, Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Actively promote locations in East Ayrshire for tourism development Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Prepare Supplementary Guidance on Dark Sky Park Lighting Encourage development which supports the aims of the Biosphere. Support development and implementation of relevant projects in the Biosphere Partnership Plan. Ensure that all renewable energy developments meet with Schedule 1 of the LDP Prepare Supplementary Guidance on Heat Generation Ensure that proposals are in line with the Spatial Framework and relevant policies. Prepare and consult on Supplementary Guidance on Planning for Wind Energy Ensure cumulative limits at Whitelee are adhered to and revise SG on Planning for Wind Energy to take into account changes in the cumulative impact in the southern part of East Ayrshire if necessary Applicants, EAC Planning, EAC Economic Development, Scottish Enterprise Applicants, EAC Planning Applicants, EAC Planning Applicants, EAC Planning EAC, Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Team Applicants, EAC Planning EAC DP&R in conjunction with SAC and D&G Council EAC Planning, Developers, Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership EAC Planning, Applicants Ayrshire & Arran Tourism Strategy approved 2012 2015 SG under preparation EAC DP&R 2015/16 EAC Planning, Wind Energy Developers EAC DP&R, applicants Draft SG on Planning for Wind Energy prepared. Published alongside LDP 32
Policy Timescale Policy RE5 Policy RE 6 & 7 Policy RE 8 Policy RE 9 Policy RE 10 Policies T1, T2 & T3 Policy T4 Policy INF 1 Policy INF 2 Policy INF 3 Policy INF 4 Policy INF 5 Policy INF 6 & 7 Policy INF 8 Policies WM 1 WM8 Ensure that landscape impacts are considered carefully in preparing and assessing applications for wind energy Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Encourage developers to make contributions to both the Renewable Energy Fund and direct to communities. Prepare Supplementary Guidance on Community Benefits from Wind Energy Development Ensure that appropriate financial guarantees are in place to cover the full cost of restoration at all times and that these are secured through Section 75 obligations. Ensure that provision for any financial contributions being made through S75 obligations are fully complied with. Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Develop comprehensive local footpath and cycle path network, promote and seek funding for national development 8 Long Distance footpath from Darvel to Muirkirk Encourage infrastructure provision to meet future demands. Maintain regular contact with service providers. Ensure that developers enable connection to fibre optic broadband technology where available Ensure development proposals are consistent with policy criteria Ensure that Green Infrastructure and projects under the CSGN are an integral part of all new development where relevant. Prepare Supplementary Guidance on Developer Contributions Ensure that important areas of open space and playing fields are protected from inappropriate development Encourage and promote the temporary greening of vacant and derelict land. Seek funding options. Ensure development proposals are consistent with all policy criteria EAC Planning, applicants Applicants, EAC Planning Applicants, EAC DP&R, EAC Democratic Services EAC Legal, Finance, Planning, developers EAC Legal, Finance, Planning, developers EAC Planning, applicants EA Leisure Trust, EAC Planning EAC, Developers EAC Planning, developers EAC Planning, applicants EAC Planning, AGNP, applicants 2016 2025 EAC DP&R 2016 EAC Planning EAC DP&R, land owners EAC Planning, applicants, SEPA 33
Policy Timescale Policies ENV 1 ENV 6 Policy ENV 7 Policy ENV 8, policies ENV 10-13 Policy ENV 14 Ensure development proposals are consistent with all policy criteria Prepare background paper on what makes the Sensitive landscape Area valuable and important. Ensure development proposals are consistent with all policy criteria Ensure compliance with required reduction in carbon emissions through installation and operation of zero carbon generating technologies. EAC Planning, applicants, Historic Scotland, SNH EAC DP&R 2015 Complete EAC Planning, applicants, SNH, SEPA EAC DP&R, EAC Building Standards 34
4 VOLUME 2 LDP PROPOSALS Policy Timescale PROP 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, PROP 3 PROP 4, 8, 12, 15, 23 PROP 5 PROP 17 PROP 20 PROP 24 PROP 25 PROP 26 PROP 27 Produce placemaking maps for all remaining settlements in line with the Community Plan Programme and amend the Programme as required. Undertake extensions to various Council owned and managed cemeteries, following preparation of detailed proposals (including funding) for each site. Investigate options for upgrading junction of B713 road linking Catrine and Sorn and the B705 road to Auchinleck Encourage and support implementation of placemaking maps for Kilmarnock, Cumnock, Stewarton, Galston, Dalmellington Investigate the feasibility of locating a new school campus at Broomfield Park, Cumnock ensuring no loss in the existing sporting facilities Investigate new bus and rail park and ride at appropriate locations in Kilmarnock Investigate potential funding mechanisms to enable construction of by-pass for Mauchline. Follow existing procedures to expand Stewarton Conservation Area Prepare and implement upgrading and improvement scheme for B778 Fenwick to Stewarton road Identify route and funding to implement a long distance route from Darvel to Muirkirk in line with NPF3 Work in partnership with Transport Scotland and SPT to investigate future options for increasing the capacity of the Bellfield Interchange EAC Planning 2015/20 EAC Outdoor Amenities 2025 ARA 2018- All parties named in section 1 above 2016-2025 EAC E&SS 2016-2017 ARA Feasibility studies have commenced ARA, EAC DP&R, A76 Partnership 2016- EAC DP&R 2017-2018 ARA EAC Leisure Trust, ARA EAC DP&R, ARA, TS, SPT PROP 28 Investigate options for improving links to the M74 EAC DP&R, ARA, SPT 2017-2018 2016-2016- Developer contributions are being collected for improvements 35
Policy Timescale PROP 29 Support the refurbishment of the town hall into a community hub and the development and implementation of environmental improvements to form a new community square in accord with the Community Plan encompassing the library, games hall, community centre and outdoor swimming pool. EAC DP&R, EAC Leisure Trust EAC Vibrant Communities, ARA 2016-36
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