Comments on: Nairn needs a proactive planning framework http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html All about Nairn in the Scottish Highlands Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian Turner http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-758 Brian Turner Mon, 11 May 2009 13:38:56 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-758 By stakeholders I'm referring to the various interest groups who are affected by developments, not least those who are originating developments in the first place. So far it seems that plans are presented, then are subject to the review and approvals process. Naively perhaps, I'm thinking it would be nice to have residential and business groups (not least in tourism for this area) have an input in the shaping of such development plans before they even hit the drawing board. By stakeholders I’m referring to the various interest groups who are affected by developments, not least those who are originating developments in the first place.

So far it seems that plans are presented, then are subject to the review and approvals process.

Naively perhaps, I’m thinking it would be nice to have residential and business groups (not least in tourism for this area) have an input in the shaping of such development plans before they even hit the drawing board.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-757 Cathy Mon, 11 May 2009 13:10:07 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-757 "Dialogue with stakeholders form the start" That would be nice; in fact, good for plannng and in line with the new spirit of inclusiveness in Scottish Planning Policy. A couple of questions: When did the dialogue on the massive expansion that is now being proposed in the A96 Corridor start with 'Stakeholders'? How do you define the term 'stakeholder'? Cathy “Dialogue with stakeholders form the start”

That would be nice; in fact, good for plannng and in line with the new spirit of inclusiveness in Scottish Planning Policy.

A couple of questions:

When did the dialogue on the massive expansion that is now being proposed in the A96 Corridor start with ‘Stakeholders’?

How do you define the term ‘stakeholder’?

Cathy

]]> By: Brian Turner http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-754 Brian Turner Sat, 09 May 2009 12:13:28 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-754 Well, I'm living in the Lochloy development, and not only are there quite a number of young families, but also a string of businessmen who employ locals in new ventures. The expansion of Nairn through Lochloy and other developments means an increased need for expanded services and amenities, which when implemented creates additional employment opportunities for people within Nairn, working in Nairn. The question as to whether Nairn should expand isn't on the table - we're being told that Nairn forms part of the A96 Corridor Plan and will be subject to further development. The danger is that this will continue to be ad hoc. Therefore I'm suggesting dialogue with stakeholders from the start, to try and ensure future developments are intelligent, coordinated, and sensible. Well, I’m living in the Lochloy development, and not only are there quite a number of young families, but also a string of businessmen who employ locals in new ventures.

The expansion of Nairn through Lochloy and other developments means an increased need for expanded services and amenities, which when implemented creates additional employment opportunities for people within Nairn, working in Nairn.

The question as to whether Nairn should expand isn’t on the table – we’re being told that Nairn forms part of the A96 Corridor Plan and will be subject to further development. The danger is that this will continue to be ad hoc.

Therefore I’m suggesting dialogue with stakeholders from the start, to try and ensure future developments are intelligent, coordinated, and sensible.

]]> By: Bill http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-753 Bill Sat, 09 May 2009 10:38:08 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-753 'I disagree Brian. How many people who live in Nairn really want another massive housing development'? Maybe I am being NIMBY here, but what has Nairn got in return for say the Lochloy development? A set of traffic lights that have further screwed the A96, what else? Schools, shops, services? I don't see them. A lot of Lochloy residents seem to be retired so I don't see taxes coming in, as for the houses themselves the architecture doesn't reflect any local designs or materials, it could be a housing estate anywhere in the UK. Most people shop in Forres, Elgin or Inverness More housing is giving the developers more but I really don't see any benefits coming for anyone who already lives here and this has been true of all recent develpment in Nairn ‘I disagree Brian. How many people who live in Nairn really want another massive housing development’?

Maybe I am being NIMBY here, but what has Nairn got in return for say the Lochloy development? A set of traffic lights that have further screwed the A96, what else? Schools, shops, services? I don’t see them. A lot of Lochloy residents seem to be retired so I don’t see taxes coming in, as for the houses themselves the architecture doesn’t reflect any local designs or materials, it could be a housing estate anywhere in the UK. Most people shop in Forres, Elgin or Inverness
More housing is giving the developers more but I really don’t see any benefits coming for anyone who already lives here and this has been true of all recent develpment in Nairn

]]> By: the dude @hotmail.com http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-751 the dude @hotmail.com Sat, 09 May 2009 00:37:41 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-751 Houses with gardens ??? Just look at the plot ofr sale in the garden of arsdale next to the roundabout that is a joke if the planning comitte gave approval to that they will give approval to anything Houses with gardens ???
Just look at the plot ofr sale in the garden of arsdale next to the roundabout that is a joke if the planning comitte gave approval to that they will give approval to anything

]]> By: Gurnmeister http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-750 Gurnmeister Thu, 07 May 2009 20:33:12 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-750 If Nairn grows it has to be at a pace defined by the local population, not Highland Council or developers. Let's build houses with gardens and plenty of space between the new schemes. Let's keep Nairn the great place it is. If you care about Nairn's future get to the Planning hearing at the Community Centre on Tuesday and support the objectors! If Nairn grows it has to be at a pace defined by the local population, not Highland Council or developers. Let’s build houses with gardens and plenty of space between the new schemes. Let’s keep Nairn the great place it is.
If you care about Nairn’s future get to the Planning hearing at the Community Centre on Tuesday and support the objectors!

]]> By: Brian Turner http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-749 Brian Turner Thu, 07 May 2009 19:54:56 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-749 The fact is that Nairn is already a significant target for development in the coming decades - we can accept that reality and try and shape it to the interests of the town - or people can fight it but simply sound like NIMBY's. :) As Nairn's population grows, this also helps bring in additional services for the local population. I know some people would rather Nairn be a sleepy retirement village and remain that way indefinitely, but new comers bring in extra income and taxes which can (in theory) be used to improve local services. The only drain on resources would be a small aging population in a town with no growth - the ultimate fate of which would mean a required withdrawal of services to Inverness on a scale larger than we've seen so far. Just my 2c. :) The fact is that Nairn is already a significant target for development in the coming decades – we can accept that reality and try and shape it to the interests of the town – or people can fight it but simply sound like NIMBY’s. :)

As Nairn’s population grows, this also helps bring in additional services for the local population.

I know some people would rather Nairn be a sleepy retirement village and remain that way indefinitely, but new comers bring in extra income and taxes which can (in theory) be used to improve local services.

The only drain on resources would be a small aging population in a town with no growth – the ultimate fate of which would mean a required withdrawal of services to Inverness on a scale larger than we’ve seen so far.

Just my 2c. :)

]]> By: Bill http://www.mynairn.com/2009/05/07/nairn-needs-a-proactive-planning-framework.html/comment-page-1#comment-748 Bill Thu, 07 May 2009 18:50:09 +0000 http://www.mynairn.com/?p=462#comment-748 "I think there are no basic objections to a development" I disagree Brian. How many people who live in Nairn really want another massive housing development? It just floods Nairn with another few hundred incomers as the Lochloy development shows. OK, this might provide a few more customers for local businesses but I can't think of anything else. Just a drain on resources for those of us that live here, and even more cars on the A96 You can see this as a NIMBY post but selling Sandown is getting rid of the family silver as far as I can see. As for the promised jobs Deveron say it will bring I am very skeptical. “I think there are no basic objections to a development”

I disagree Brian. How many people who live in Nairn really want another massive housing development? It just floods Nairn with another few hundred incomers as the Lochloy development shows. OK, this might provide a few more customers for local businesses but I can’t think of anything else. Just a drain on resources for those of us that live here, and even more cars on the A96
You can see this as a NIMBY post but selling Sandown is getting rid of the family silver as far as I can see. As for the promised jobs Deveron say it will bring I am very skeptical.

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