ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

1. Arbroath is the largest town in Angus, with a range ofmanufacturing, retail and service businesses. Originally established asa market town around the Abbey, Arbroath developed a significantfishing industry with associated activities – including production ofArbroath ‘smokies’. More recently the town has developed as apopular holiday resort based on the beach, harbour, historic Abbeyand other attractions.2. Diversification of the economy and regeneration of the towncontinues to be a priority. While inward investment has introducednew businesses, Arbroath’s traditional manufacturing sector hascontinued to contract. Regeneration of the harbour, Abbey precinct,town centre and other parts of the town have enhanced the quality ofthe environment and attracted additional investment. The upgrading ofthe A92 road, between Arbroath and Dundee, will be completed duringthe early part of this Local Plan and will improve accessibility to thetown.3. Whilst the existing supply of greenfield employment land at Kirktonand Elliot industrial estates currently satisfy the provisions of theDundee and Angus Structure Plan, the Local Plan requires to identifyan additional greenfield site to ensure that a marketable supply can bemaintained throughout the plan period.PROFILEARBROATHRole:Major employment centre andholiday resort.Population:Census 2001 - 22785;1991 – 23680;% change 91/01 : - 3.8Housing Land Supply June2004:existing 150allocated first ALP 237constrained 76Employment Land Supply2004 :Kirkton 9.2 haElliot1.0 haTotal10.2 haDrainage: availableWater Supply: available4. The Kirkton area of Arbroath has provided the principal focus forgreenfield housing land over many years and development is nownearing completion. The redevelopment of a wide range of brownfieldsites throughout the town has augmented this land supply. Land atMontrose Road and Cliffburn are identified as the locations forgreenfield housing land release in the period to 2011.5. The challenge for the Local Plan will be how promote theregeneration of Arbroath and enhance the opportunities for jobs,investment and tourism by allocating appropriate sites fordevelopment.KEY ISSUES6. The key issues facing Arbroath are:• How Arbroath can best take advantage of improved accessibilityto Dundee and the trunk road network;• How to develop opportunities that continue the physical andeconomic regeneration of the town;• How to develop and promote the historic and recreational potentialof Arbroath whilst preserving the town’s historic character; and• How to improve the quality and range of convenience shoppingand retain retail expenditure within Arbroath.Angus Local Plan Review102Finalised Plan