transport options, environmental education in schools, woodland creation, biodiversity, landscape improvement, low carbon economic development and Preferred Option The preferred option is to create a framework for the development of a green network within South Ayrshire, with links to North and East Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway. The framework would be integrated into LDP2 Spatial Strategy and opportunities included in the proposed Community Aspiration Plans and Action Plans, in association with Community Planning. Issue 8 Local Landscape Areas – South Ayrshire has an extensive area covered by a designation with the term the Area”. The Scenic Area is countryside where the scenery and landscape is “Scenic highly valued locally. The designation raises awareness of landscapes that make particular areas distinctive, and helps to safeguard them from inappropriate development. Scottish Planning Policy identifies local landscape designation as one of the tools to achieve positive change, subject to their purpose and reason for identification being clearly explained and thereafter given an appropriate level of protection The term Landscape Area” is a phrase Scottish Government wishes to see “Local used rather than a confusing variety of terms used across Scotland. Scottish Natural heritage has recently published new guidance on the designation, use and interpretation of Landscape Areas” (LLA). It provides advice for Councils in “Local order to promote greater consistency in the selection and application of LLAs and states should consider the function and continuing relevance of LLA “Authorities (Scenic Areas) when preparing their development plan”. Preferred Option The preferred option is to review the Scenic Areas, following guidance of SNH and incorporate the findings within LDP2 and its spatial strategy. Conclusion The South Ayrshire Local Development Plan Main Issues Report is considered an effective approach to early consultation and engagement with a wide range of groups across South Ayrshire. The MIR does not make proposals but sets out a series of preferred and alternative options for discussion and aims to gain the views of stakeholders and members of the public. The outcome of the MIR will inform the drafting of the Proposed LDP which will be the next Local Development Plan for South Ayrshire This Equalities Impact Assessment is a key part of the process of preparing the MIR and the results of the consultation on the MIR will help to inform the LDP2 Proposed Plan. Appendix 1
transport options, environmental education in schools, woodland creation, biodiversity, landscape improvement, low carbon economic development and Preferred Option The preferred option is to create a framework for the development of a green network within South Ayrshire, with links to North and East Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway. The framework would be integrated into LDP2 Spatial Strategy and opportunities included in the proposed Community Aspiration Plans and Action Plans, in association with Community Planning. Issue 8 – Local Landscape Areas South Ayrshire has an extensive area covered by a designation with the term the “Scenic Area”. The Scenic Area is countryside where the scenery and landscape is highly valued locally. The designation raises awareness of landscapes that make particular areas distinctive, and helps to safeguard them from inappropriate development. Scottish Planning Policy identifies local landscape designation as one of the tools to achieve positive change, subject to their purpose and reason for identification being clearly explained and thereafter given an appropriate level of protection The term “Local Landscape Area” is a phrase Scottish Government wishes to see used rather than a confusing variety of terms used across Scotland. Scottish Natural heritage has recently published new guidance on the designation, use and interpretation of “Local Landscape Areas” (LLA). It provides advice for Councils in order to promote greater consistency in the selection and application of LLAs and states “Authorities should consider the function and continuing relevance of LLA (Scenic Areas) when preparing their development plan”. Preferred Option The preferred option is to review the Scenic Areas, following guidance of SNH and incorporate the findings within LDP2 and its spatial strategy. Conclusion The South Ayrshire Local Development Plan Main Issues Report is considered an effective approach to early consultation and engagement with a wide range of groups across South Ayrshire. The MIR does not make proposals but sets out a series of preferred and alternative options for discussion and aims to gain the views of stakeholders and members of the public. The outcome of the MIR will inform the drafting of the Proposed LDP which will be the next Local Development Plan for South Ayrshire This Equalities Impact Assessment is a key part of the process of preparing the MIR and the results of the consultation on the MIR will help to inform the LDP2 Proposed Plan. Appendix 1
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