ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

Fk1 : Housing – Millgate 3Approximately 1.4 ha at the former mill site is allocated for up to16 houses.The housing layout should reflect the distinctive character ofthis riverside site. An urban street design would not beappropriate for this backland area, which is enclosed by thenatural features of the wooded riverbank and the river cliff.Development proposals will require to address the followingrequirements:-• ground contamination and remediation;• any issues arising from a flood risk assessment;• a comprehensive landscape plan considering the existingtrees and hedgerows and providing for enhancement of thebelt of trees along the river bank;• a footpath connection to the millpond;• vehicular access for statutory agencies to allow inspectionand maintenance; and• clarification of the future use and maintenance of themillpond area.Fk2 : Housing - East of Kinnell GardensApproximately 2 ha of land east and north of Friockheim PrimarySchool is allocated for around 40 houses.Proposals should be in accordance with the development briefwhich will be prepared for this site which will include details ofthe following requirements:-• 20% of the capacity of the site to provide LCHO affordablehousing;• access will be from the B965, to the east of the primaryschool;• a bus pull in and pedestrian crossing to the play park;• provision of a children’s play area and/or developercontributions towards the upgrading of the existing playpark.ENVIRONMENT7. The area of the former millpond and the Vinny/Lunan Water areattractive features within the village. The redevelopment site forhousing at Millgate provides an opportunity to reinstate the millpondand could enhance public access along the Lunan.Fk3 : Lunan WaterAngus Council in conjunction with local organisations,developers and landowners will continue to promote theenvironmental enhancement of, and access to, the Lunan Waterfor recreational use.Angus Local Plan Review210Finalised Plan