Publications

On this page, you can find the Open Space Strategy, the Open Space Audit, and Play Sufficiency Assessment. You can also view participation statements that explain how people were involved...

View conservation area appraisals and management plans (if available). The council designates these areas to ensure their character or appearance is preserved and enhanced for current and future generations. You...

The Westhill Capacity Study was originally prepared in 2008 and has been subject to a 2014 update. The update carries the same status as the original Capacity Study in that...

Town Centre Health Checks are done to analyse the factors that contribute to successful town centres and show good standards of vitality and viability. The reports present the results of...

Planning applications on these lists have been registered with the Planning service and can be viewed on public access register.

Details of masterplans submitted for sites within the Kincardine and Mearns area. Please note some of these documents were not produced by the council and may not be suitable or...

View details of tree preservation orders (TPO).

Aberdeenshire has a rich and diverse array of built and cultural heritage. The council has a duty to safeguard, sustain and enhance this wealth of heritage as it is irreplaceable....

Planning advice provides best practice guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Local Development Plan. The guidance provides applicants with a useful steer on proposals, leading to better...

View guidance for planning applications using a private water supply. It includes information on how the private water supply is assessed at the planning stage and the requirements that must...