ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

VISION & AIMSSTRATEGY1.13 The Angus Community Plan supported by the Local Agenda 21Strategy for Angus sets out A Vision of Angus. This recognises andembraces the promotion of sustainable development as a means ofimproving the quality of life in Angus while at the same time making acontribution to tackling global problems and ensuring that the qualityof life of future generations is safeguarded.Sustainable Development“Development that meets theneeds of the present withoutcompromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their ownneeds.”Brundtland Commission 1987A VISION ofAngusA ngus will be a place where a first classquality of life for all can be enjoyed, invibrant towns and pleasant villages, setin attractive and productivecountryside.Community Planning“Community planning is essentiallyabout providing better linksbetween national, regional, localand neighbourhood priorities,more effective joint working andflexible solutions driven by theneeds and priorities of localcommunities. The planning systemis the main means of deliveringthose aspects of the CommunityPlan which impact on thedevelopment and use of land.”Scottish Planning Policy 1 : ThePlanning System (2002)1.14 In support of the Vision, this Local Plan sets out the land useplanning response and policy framework which will contribute toensuring that the physical, social and economic needs of allcommunities in Angus are provided for in a sustainable manner.1.15 The Aims set out in the margin are based on broad themes ofsustainable development which underpin the strategy and policies ofthis Plan addressing a range of issues arising in Angus for:• Living and Sustainable communities;• Working and a sustainable economy;• Accessing services and sustainable transport;• Environmental Integrity and sustainable resources.1.16 These Aims are fully compatible with the Guiding Principles ofthe Dundee and Angus Structure Plan thereby ensuring acomplementary approach which encompasses both Strategic andLocal Community Interests.Aims of theAngus Local Plan Review• Integrate land use andtransport to improveaccessibility for everyonebetween home, work, leisureand services with a view toreducing unnecessary travel.• Create the conditions for avibrant and diverse economyproviding increased andvaried job opportunities.• Promote urban renewal andcommunity regeneration andaddress rural and urbandisadvantage to reducepoverty and inequality.• Give priority to the reuse ofpreviously developed siteswhere appropriate.• Promote environmentallysustainable use of existingand planned infrastructureand service capacity tosupport and facilitatedevelopment.• Provide for local housingneed, and ensure access toaffordable housing.• Encourage the continueddevelopment andmaintenance of viable andvital communities with anappropriate range of essentialfacilities.Angus Local Plan Review5Finalised Plan