Councillors agree a master plan for the next decade of development stretching from Easter Ross to Inverness and Nairn should now be put to the public early in the New Year
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Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee have agreed a proposed 10 year planning masterplan for the Inner Moray Firth area.
The boundary of the plan includes East Ross-shire, Inverness district and Nairnshire and places a presumption on planning permission being granted if it falls within the plan.
Early next year, the public will have a chance to have their say on the final version of the Inner Moray Firth Proposed Local Development Plan.
The document sets out the council’s view on how and where development should happen in the future including places for thousands of homes as well as businesses.
The plan focuses on the growth of larger settlements while aiming to strengthen smaller communities and support sustainable rural growth.
It identifies economic development opportunities, including support for major ongoing investment connected with the renewables industry.
The Proposed Plan takes account of feedback gathered through previous consultations including which ran during early 2021.
It has been prepared in cooperation with many organisations, agencies and community groups and seeks to coordinate efforts to achieve consensus aims and outcomes.
Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Trish Robertson, said: “On behalf of the Council we thank all those who have shown interest in the plan so far.
“We would encourage everyone with an interest to visit our website to keep up to date on what’s happened so far and details of next year’s consultation.”
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